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4th July 5th Weekend BBQ Express
July 5, 2025
Rail Motorcar Trip from Oak Station to Willow Springs for a BBQ Lunch (typically 60-90 minutes total time)
Join us for a short but scenic trip down to our BBQ at Willow Springs Grotto! Nestled in the woods next to beautiful Willow Creek right in the middle of Folsom, the Whistlestop is full of adventure for young and old alike. Treat Dad to a train ride in one of our historic motor cars and BBQ.
Take a handcar ride hosted by the Folsom Handcar Derby volunteers. Pump yourself down the track 1800’s style!
Motorcars depart the station every 30 minutes, and you can stay as long as you like. (Typically, a 60–90-minute experience for the family)
Adult tickets ages 13 and up $38
Children’s tickets 4-12 years old $18
Children 3 and under are free – during check out it will ask you how many “Lap Child” you have. You can have up to 5 per adult.
This boarding location is adjacent to Folsom’s Family Fitness 700 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom, CA 95630. Park in the lot in front of Family Fitness (on the side facing the tracks). Park in the front of the parking lot near Oak Ave next to the tracks.
All tickets sales are non-refundable due to food purchase, but exchanges can be arranged.
Due to capacity restrictions, you must have a reservation, and no tickets will be sold at the station.