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Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
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Category: Amusement Parks [Edit]
Neighborhood: Balboa Park1800 Zoo Place
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-0512
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
12 reviews for Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
Every friend from out of town gets a ride on the miniature railroad. At first, they're always skeptical, but by the time we round back to the station, everyone is won over. Just remember it's not open every day during the off-season.
While the miniature railroad's price has gone up steeply to $2, there's limitless charm in the three minute tour of San Diego and its environs rendered in, well, plants and signs, with the occasional joke.
The ladies love it, trust me.
A tiny train with animals along for the ride. Salty conductor in a nice hat. Silly old jokes and signposts for all corners of San Diego County along the way. A nice view of the carousel and... the parking lot.
And a tunnel. If you're quick, you can make out for a second or two. Just not with a kid please. That's creepy.
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This has to be my favorite thing about Balboa Park. I rode this train every Sunday as a little kid and still enjoy piling a few friends into the small seats to ride around on during any given evening.
It's good to see classic attractions like this still up and running in a world where the people are losing sight of things like this little train in the sea of video games. For being small, this thing hauls ass around the tracks and be sure to pay attention to the little brown signs posted up along the trail; some tell stories sign by sign and others have riddles.
And don't forget to scream when you're in the tunnel!
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When you're done visiting the sites at Balboa Park or chillaxin' with the critters at the San Diego Zoo, get your butt on the train.
It's a great way to wind down after walking 10 miles and a nice refresher before you scarf down a large soft serve ice cream cone.
This is ONE SERIOUS looking mini-train. Not like those cheesy golf cart looking deals you see at the malls. This bad boy is a true Santa Fe minature on rails which you can ride in with your family and fun loving homies.
Lots of shade and picnic tables surround the track.
A hidden gem.
For real.
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The Miniature Railroad in Balboa Park is a delight for kids of all ages. A $2 fee gets you a ride that takes 3-minutes or so and covers a -mile through four acres of Balboa Park. It is operated by the San Diego Zoo Department of Transportation.
The Miniture Train & Railroad Company (MTC) produced the G16 Balboa Park Railroad which uses a 16" gage rail. The Balboa park train is actually a scale model of the 1946 EMD's F2 diesel locomotive. One big exception is the extra large hole for the operator to sit. Cute.
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This was so fun, I took my son on it when he was 6...he is 9 now and remembers it fondly...I loved this memory for my son as it was something I was taken to do as a kid...
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YOU HAVE TO DO THIS! Ok, this is the "Coolest" thing ever!!! I remember this train when I was so young! This is a must for any child who has never done it. It's a giant "Toy" train that travels through the park, bushes, trails, and a "TUNNEL". Any guy would love this, and to take the family through the tunnel...well....you have to try it yourself to see.
You go to the zoo, which is cool, but it is the "Zoo"...right? At the end you skip on over to the "Train"...and I tell you now, it's the cherry on top! You'll remember the zoo, and the candy, and the "Camels", but your'll never forget the "Train"!
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Slightly cheesy, but my 3-yr old LOVES it. There was a similar ride I used to love going on when I was a kid, so I'm so glad to be able to give her the same experience. Waving to bystanders and screaming in the tunnel is a must!
We just discovered this cute little train a couple of years ago. How did I miss it on all those zoo trips when my kids were little? I have no idea. It's ok though, because they still enjoy it. The scenery is cute, there's city and Burma Shave signs. We wave to the people walking by near the carousel. It's a nice way to end a visit at the zoo.
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See also, the San Diego Railroad Museum.
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This was always such an awesome ride to go on... when I was a kid and even when I had my own. I loved kickin back on this ride and just enjoying the views and the company of family. Joking around and waving at passersby.
A MUST FOR SAN DIEGO VISITORS AND ESPECIALLY LOCALS! My best friend told me about this place having been one of her favorite childhood memories. Now being a parent I have taken my child there NUMEROUS TIMES and he just LOVES IT! Being a major Thomas the Train fan also was a big deal to why we had to go. It's only open on weekends so it works out great when you go to the zoo and as you leave you make a stop over and take a train ride.
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