Unplanned temporary closures for any small business/nonprofit is a financial hardship; for us, at the B&O Railroad Museum, Spring happens to be our busiest season, compounding the impact. Our Board of Directors are committed and have offered to match donations received by April 30th. http://www.borail-donate.org Please consider supporting us (or your small business of choice) during this critical time. We know the power of collective support. For those of you who remember and those of you who may not know our #history, the B&O #Railroad Museum has survived crisis in the past. On February 17, 2003, the roof of the Museum’s Roundhouse collapsed during a massive snowstorm. The collapse caused extensive damage to both the historic building and the Museum’s collections. It was a major crisis for the Museum. Many thought the #Museum would close permanently. Yet, through collective support from around the world, the Museum was able to rebuild and reopen just 22 months later in November 2004. Your donation will help us continue to protect the birthplace of American #railroading, a local, national, and international treasure. Thank you, stay healthy and safe! BORail-Donate.org

We need your support!

As much as we would love to be full steam ahead for the start of the excursion train season; the California State Railroad Museum Foundation is, like all other non-profit organizations across the state, in a waiting game to find out when our new normal will begin.

We’re all anxious for the day that we can once again take in the sights and sounds of the Museum and then safely board one of the historic train cars and see the beauty of the Old Sacramento Waterfront with loved ones. You may not know it, but when you buy a ticket and take a ride on the Sacramento Southern Railroad or make a purchase in our museum store, you are helping to fund programs of the California State Railroad Museum and Foundation. These are our primary fundraising avenues and due to the shutdown caused by the outbreak of COVID-19, we are experiencing major funding shortfalls.

We are very fortunate to be supported by hundreds of dedicated volunteers that lead museum tours, provide high quality interpretation, maintain our locomotives and passenger cars, and keep our railroad operations on track. With a volunteer core dominated by those in the most-affected age group, our internal village has dwindled, and we need our greater community to help.

Your support is critically needed so please consider making an additional donation today which will support our programs, help get our operations back on track, and create lasting family memories for our railroad fans.

You can donate online or by sending a check to: Development Office, California State Railroad Museum Foundation, 106 K Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95814.

On behalf of the entire team at the California State Railroad Museum Foundation, we thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon in the museum and out on the rails.

With Sincere Appreciation,

Cheryl Marcell
President and CEO