Railroad Museum continues its building toward the future.

Our first expansion project was to construct a 35 ft tall water tower adjacent to the locomotive. Water towers were critical to the operation of locomotives in the steam railroading era. This project was completed in 2001.

Soon after, the Irene Lewis park was extensively landscaped. The retaining wall around the park was replaced and water, power and drainage infrastructure were installed in preparation for the future Museum expansion.

In 2005, the Museum was awarded a state grant by California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) through the California State Library to develop architectural plans for a new facility which would meet the following critical needs:

an expansion to the current museum for additional display, research, storage, work areas, office space, and other

an educational centerresembles a rendering from a children's book: Sequestered on a suburban side street is a small park with a Victorian-style depot and a giant black locomotive. The grounds feel like a stage set—with a water tank above—and concealed speakers broadcast the sounds of a live steam engine. Glass cases inside the museum overflow with such collectibles as brass switch keys and conductor lanterns. Be sure to stop by the superb little toy shop."