Filming at Railtown

Filming has long been a part of the history of the Sierra Railway.  The Sierra No. 3, built in 1891, has appeared in many films and television shows, including High Noon, Unforgiven, Little House on the Prairie and Back to the Future III, in addition to many commericals and documentaries.  Because we are a state park, filming at Railtown can be very reasonable.  Our staff are experienced with working with the film industry, and Tuolumne County is very welcoming to filming, and can provide support staff, accomodations and many additional film locations. 

Please feel free to contact us for more information, photos or equipment details.

 

Baker, Kim
Superintendent, Railtown 1897
Jamestown, CA 95327
209-984-4622 phone 1
kbaker@parks.ca.gov

 

Brown, Pati
District Services Manager, Capital District State Museums & Historic Parks
916-445-4098 phone 1
pbrown@parks.ca.gov

Filming at Railtown requires a permit issued by the California Film Commission. 

 

Dervishian, Helene
Permit Coordinator (State Parks), California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
(323) 860-2960 x106 phone 1
(323) 817-4126 fax
hdervishian@film.ca.gov

 

Engineer filling from water tank

Looking down into into cab of No. 3

No. 3 on the road, Dave Henry/CSRMF photo

Sierra No. 3 with Mountain Observation Car and Observation Car --Dave Henry/CSRMF photo

Heavyweight “suburban” car

Interior of cab of Sierra #3

Wooden boxcar

Roundhouse

Sierra #3 on track near depot

Sierra No. 3 and Sierra No. 2 (shay) near depot

Engineer in cab of Sierra No. 3

Sierra No. 3

Observation Car and back end of depot-- KC Winsted photo

Wide shot of roundhouse exterior-- KC Winsted Photo

South end of depot

Red CabooseSierra No. 3 with caboose-- just down the track from the station, about 2 miles.