Roaring Camp Railroads

09/01/2026

Join us Sunday, September 6th for the Moonlight Steam Train Dinner Party with Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini.⁠
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Treat yourself to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp's Moonlight Steam Train Dinner Party. Start with a hearty BBQ dinner followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars.

Buy tickets: https://roaringcamp.com/events #518

Explore the ancient coastal redwoods aboard Roaring Camp's authentically preserved trains, the Redwood Forest Steam Train and the Santa Cruz Beach Train.

08/31/2026

A whole lot of floppy ears aboard the steam train yesterday! Thank you for riding with us! 🐶

08/24/2026

Come enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner at one of our upcoming Moonlight Steam Train Dinner Parties or Santa Cruz Starlight Dinner Parties before the end of summer!

Event Dates:
9/6 – Moonlight Dinner Party featuring Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini
9/12 – Starlight Evening Dinner Party featuring Elliott Peck & Scott Law
9/26 – Moonlight Dinner Party featuring the Nels Andrews Trio

Tickets: https://roaringcamp.com/events

08/17/2026

Join us Saturday, August 22nd for the Starlight Evening Dinner Train featuring Mark Karan's Budz! ⁠
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Ride, dine, and dance! Board the Beach Train at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and ride into Roaring Camp. When you arrive, enjoy dinner and a boot stompin' good time to a live band. Your round-trip ticket takes you back to the Boardwalk with an evening ride beneath the stars.⁠
Buy tickets: https://roaringcamp.com/events #713

08/14/2026

Beach Train update: The Santa Cruz Beach Train is now running weekends only through the end of September.
Get tickets: https://roaringcamp.com/excursions/santa-cruz-beach-train-2

08/13/2026

Sequoias at Night, Fridays & Saturdays through October.
Come experience this luminous art installation and lantern-lit journey through the towering redwoods. Tickets are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.

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08/11/2026

Shay #14 arriving at Roaring Camp!

08/11/2026

A New Chapter in Our Locomotive History
We are proud to announce a significant new addition to our locomotive roster. On Sunday, Shay #14 officially joined the Roaring Camp family. Owners Lindsey and Rosa Ashby have generously leased the historic locomotive to Roaring Camp, allowing us to become the next steward of this remarkable piece of railroad history.
The arrangement was carefully kept under wraps from the public and railfan community so that we could preserve a very special surprise for Roaring Camp employee Phil Reader, who worked at the Georgetown Loop Railroad and has strong personal ties to Shay #14. For years, Phil had championed the idea of bringing #14 to Roaring Camp, never imagining that his wish might actually come true. On Sunday, August 9th, management surprised Phil when Shay #14 arrived through the front gate aboard a Rosser Inc. Heavy Haul truck. It was a memorable moment for Phil and everyone fortunate enough to witness the arrival of this historic locomotive.
Shay #14 has played an important role in the history of several renowned railroads and museums, including the Westside Lumber Company, the Georgetown Loop Railroad, and the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado. Each chapter of its journey reflects the rich heritage of steam railroading and the enduring legacy of the Shay locomotive.
We are honored to welcome Shay #14 to Roaring Camp and look forward to giving this historic locomotive a new chapter in its long and distinguished story.
A special thank you goes to everyone who helped make this possible: Jeff Badger, Phil Johnson, Lindsey and Rosa Ashby, Mark Greska, and the team at the Colorado Railroad Museum. We are also incredibly grateful to Chris, Steve, and Branden at Rosser Inc. for safely transporting the #14 to Roaring Camp.

08/06/2026

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Sylvia Pelayo this morning.

Sylvia was far more than a crew member, she was family to everyone who had the privilege of working alongside her during her many years at Roaring Camp. She had an extraordinary heart, cared deeply for every individual she met, and truly considered all of us to be part of her Roaring Camp family.

Sylvia took immense pride in her work and often spoke about the importance of teaching our younger employees not only how to do their jobs well, but also how to develop the work ethic and skills they would carry with them throughout their lives. She believed in helping others succeed, and her guidance, encouragement, and example left a lasting impact on countless people.

Sylvia's kindness, compassion, dedication, and unwavering spirit will be profoundly missed. While our hearts are heavy, we are grateful for the many years we were fortunate enough to share with her. She will forever live on in our hearts, our memories, and in the enduring legacy she leaves with the Roaring Camp family.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Sylvia's family and loved ones during this difficult time.

08/04/2026

BBQ Cook-Off, August 8–9.
Nationally recognized pitmasters battle it out for cash prizes, trophies, and the honor of having their secret recipes voted Best BBQ at the Roaring Camp Cook-Off. BBQ vendors will be serving full plates of barbecue favorites and classic sides.

Purchase your train tickets through the link in our bio.
The BBQ Cook-Off is free to attend!