FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2005

Contact: Phil Kohlmetz, Executive Director
707-374-2978 x114
philcoagogo@sbcglobal.net


Western Railway Museum Announces Extended Summer Hours


From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Western Railway
Museum expands its public hours and is open 5 days per
week. Summer hours are Wednesdays through Sundays
from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Western Railway Museum will also be open on
Independence Day (Monday July 4) and on Labor Day
(Monday September 5).

For those looking for something fun, relaxing, or
educational this summer, a visit to the Western
Railway Museum is perfect. At less than an hour's
drive from San Francisco, Stockton, Sonoma or
Sacramento, it's an easy day-trip.

The highlight of any visit is a 10-mile round trip
ride on authentically restored historic railcars. The
Museum is completely run by volunteers, who operate
trains every hour, on the hour (weather permitting).

In addition, visitors can view electric railroad
exhibits in Cameron Hall, tour the Car House (where 25
life-size antique electric rail cars are preserved),
picnic under mature trees in spacious Laflin Park, and
shop in the Museum store.

Admission is just $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 65
years and older, and $5 for children 2 through 14.
Admission includes unlimited train rides and free
parking.

The Western Railway Museum is owned and operated by
the Bay Area Electric Railroad Association, a
501(c)(3) non-profit, public-benefit, historical, and
educational organization.

The Western Railway Museum is located at 5848 State
Highway 12 in Solano County, 15 minutes East of
Interstate 80, halfway between Suisun City and Rio
Vista. For more information, visit www.wrm.org or
call (707) 374-2978.