The Old Cannery Railroad
The Old Cannery railroad boast being the largest west of the
Mississippi. The "G" gauge railroad contains four separate loops and
totals over a quarter mile of solid brass track that winds around 2
showrooms and even makes a trip into the warehouse.
The four trains that make their
journeys through the store include a
antique three engine diesel train, consisting of 2 Santa Fe FA-1
Warbonnet's and a FB-1 engine pulling 12 very sleek shiny and
beautifully detailed aluminum passenger cars. This vintage train was in
service from the 1950's thru the 1970's. All Aboard!
The second train is a
modern
Union Pacific container train with a number of hoppers that are
just like the ones that pass right next door to the Old Cannery every
day. This awesome train is over 40 feet long and is pulled by 3 powerful
SD-45 diesel locomotives.
Next check out the Mikado 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive as it winds
its way around the warehouse and store. This is a G scale reproduction
of the more than 1000 trains that were put into service in the US
between the first and second World War. Our train is pulling 17 box cars
and tank cars, some of the these cars are exact replicas of the
originals and some are just for fun.
Last
but certainly not least is the historic Old Santa Fe 2-6-0 Steamer that
chugs its way along track that circles our front counter and passes by a
painted mural of the local area. It pulls passenger cars of such detail
that you can see the passengers relax with their coffee's as they pass
above.
The best way to view the Old Cannery Railroad is up close and personal on our viewing platform. It is designed for young and old "kids" and offers a great view of the layout.
Stop by the Old Cannery Furniture
Warehouse and enjoy the trains as well as our great furniture bargains,
and above all Have Fun!
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Every engineer regardless of age can find something to enjoy at The Old Cannery.