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Freight Services

Freight Services

California Western Railroad (reporting marks CWR) is a Class III Common Carrier offering freight service between Fort Bragg and Willits, California.

Commodities, goods, and supplies can be carried between Fort Bragg and Willits by rail and to intermediate stations along the route.

Download Current Freight Tariff

Resident Commute Services

Mendocino Railway / California Western Railroad offers passenger service to residents of the famed Redwood Route outside of the normal excursion business. Please see the LOCAL PASSENGER TARRIF 3-R below for information.

Download Current Local Passenger Tariff 3-R

Real Estate Services

Mendocino Railway / California Western Railroad operates 40-miles between the coastal community of Fort Bragg, CA and the inland community of Willits, CA.

Work near the railroad’s property may require a right-of-entry permit / agreement. Work on the railroad’s property, if granted, will require a right-of-entry permit / agreement. Please contact the railroad as a part of your planning process.

Requests for work should be submitted no less than four weeks prior to the start of work and as far out as possible.

Emergency requests are granted in a far timelier manner by emailing [email protected] or calling 707-964-6371.

Mr. Skunk's GIANT Christmas Tree

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE

Climb aboard our popular Christmas experience out of Willits! You’ll enjoy seasonal treats and decor on a wonderful journey through the redwoods to Mr. Skunk’s Giant Christmas Tree, a decorated redwood along the line, which also serves as the workshop for Santa Mr. Skunk.

Trains operate past Christmas Day, all the way to New Years Eve – keep the holiday magic alive!

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