PERRIS TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
All Aboard Perris: A Hands‑On Charter Through Southern California Rail History
Three‑hour group charters at the Southern California Railway Museum combine a historic train or trolley ride, guided access to exhibits, and shaded picnic time—this guide lays out the logistics, rotations, and what groups must bring.
All Aboard Perris: A Hands‑On Charter Through Southern California Rail History.
At the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris, Charters are designed as group experiences that stitch a scenic historic‑train or trolley ride together with guided access to galleries, grade‑aligned educational materials for student groups, and time in shaded grassy picnic areas—an ideal format for school outings, corporate groups, or family reunions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Historic train and trolley excursions
The charter includes a ride aboard a historic train and/or trolley that gives groups a tangible sense of Southern California’s rail past and anchors the visit with a memorable on‑track experience.
Curated exhibits and gallery guides
Groups receive guided access to exhibit spaces and may use grade‑aligned gallery guides for student groups, turning the visit into a structured educational day as much as a leisure outing.
Shaded picnic areas and practical logistics
Guests are welcome to bring their own lunches to enjoy in shaded grassy picnic areas; the site also provides free parking to simplify arrival and departure for groups.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The charter is a compact, group‑focused visit of roughly 2.5–3 hours on site: a short arrival and check‑in, a safety briefing, rotations through rides and exhibits, and time to eat and regroup in the museum’s picnic lawns—an efficient, hands‑on snapshot of regional rail history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits—and the practical group limits to anticipate.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Guests are welcome to bring their own lunches to enjoy in shaded grassy picnic areas.
Free parking is available on site to accommodate buses and private vehicles.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter experience?
The charter runs approximately 2.5–3 hours on site.
When should our group arrive?
Arrival times are scheduled at either 9:30am or 1:00pm depending on your booking.
Where does the group check in?
The main teacher or representative checks in at the Museum Store upon arrival.
How are groups organized during the visit?
Groups are divided—approximately 30 students per group—and a group greeting and safety briefing takes place before rotations begin.
Do we need to bring lunch?
Yes; guests are welcome to bring their own lunches to enjoy in the shaded grassy picnic areas.
Will volunteers be present during rotations?
Yes; Los Angeles Railway, Grizzly Flats, and Historic Rides will have a volunteer host, while other areas are self‑facilitated. Groups are responsible for rotating themselves according to the schedule.
Are restrooms available when we arrive?
Yes; upon de‑boarding buses visitors may use restrooms before the program begins.