Calico and Odessa Railroad, Heritage railway in Calico Ghost Town, California.
The Calico and Odessa Railroad operates on narrow gauge tracks through the mountains, offering views of former mining operations and desert landscapes.
During the 1880s, the original Waterloo Mining Railroad transported silver ore and borax from Calico mines to processing facilities in Daggett.
The railroad functions as an educational exhibit within San Bernardino County Regional Parks, demonstrating transportation methods from the California silver rush period.
Visitors can purchase tickets for train rides at the station, with departures scheduled throughout operating hours from the Calico Ghost Town terminal.
The railway carries passengers through desert terrain on 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge tracks, following a route near the historic Odessa Canyon.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 34.94917,-116.86389
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:17
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