CCRRF in the News

December 19, 2023 - The Retlaw1 Disneyland Railroad Rules the Rails at Santa Margarita Ranch on the "Avoiding Regret" website.

October 18, 2023 - KCPR: "Locals gather for the thirteenth annual central coast railroad festival"

October 8, 2023 - KSBY News: "The three-day Central Coast Railroad Festival continued on Saturday"

October 5, 2023 - KSBY News listed CCRRF in "What is going on this weekend?"

October 4, 2023 - The Pacific Surfliner's Facebook page mentioned our Festival as a good destination by train.

October 3, 2023 - Atascadero News Magazine, October 2023: The Clickety Clack & Whistle Blow, 2-page article about g-scale railroading and the Festival.

October 3, 2023 - Similar ads (pictured at right) ran in SLO New Times and Central Coast Family magazine.

October 3, 2023 - KVEC News Talk 920 AM, First Look with Andy Morris, 8am PDT, interviewed Paul Patterson and Mark Edwards of the Central California Coast Garden Railroad Society. The interview will replay twice before the Festival.

October 2, 2023 - The Festival and individual model railroads have been mentioned several times over the last few weeks on the Model Railroads of Southern California's Facebook page.

October 2, 2023 - KPRL (Paso Robles) promoted the Festival during the 7am and 8am hours.

September 21, 2023 - Santa Maria Sun: Central Coast Railroad Festival holds exhibits, festivities in Santa Barbara, SLO counties (PDF). SLO New Times as well.

September 5, 2023 - press release: 2023 Central Coast Railroad Festival (PDF)

September 2, 2023 - TheTravel.com: 10 Best Towns To Visit In California During The Fall. San Luis Obispo is included and lists the Central Coast Railroad Festival as an activity.

October 8, 2022 - SLO Tribune: Hundreds turned out to see classic steam engine visit San Luis Obispo.

October 7, 2022 - KSBY-TV6: The Central Coast Railroad Festival returns.

October 6, 2022 - KVEC with Andy Morris: The Central CA Coast Garden Railroad Society and the Festival with Mark Edwards of CCCGRS.

September 5, 2022 - Lompoc Record: It's full steam ahead for Central Coast Railroad Festival in October. Also Santa Ynez Valley News.

September 1, 2022 - press release: 2022 Central Coast Railroad Festival (PDF)

November 3, 2021 - The Happiest Garden Railway in California's Central Coast on the "Avoiding Regret" website.

October 24, 2021 - A Surprise Sneak Preview of the Not-Yet-Completed Norgrove Gardens Railway, A Private Narrow Gauge Through A Central Coast Vineyard on the "Avoiding Regret" website.

October 2, 2021 - KSBY: The Central Coast Railroad Festival is in full steam.

October 1, 2021 - KSBY: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum hosting railroad festival this weekend.

September 29, 2021 - Dave Congalton Show on KVEC, Dave Rohr and Jamie Foster were interviewed about the upcoming Central Coast Railroad Festival

September 14, 2021 - Lompoc Record: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum's 11th annual railroad festival to feature 19 tour layouts. Also Santa Maria Times.

September 10, 2021 - press release: 2021 Central Coast Railroad Festival (PDF)

June 20, 2020 - As part of the SLO Railroad Museum's Parlor Car Chat program, today's session was on the 10 years of the Central Coast Railroad Festival. A link to the recording is here.

October 5, 2019 - KSBY-6 reports "Isolation to innovation: How trains transformed the Central Coast," click here

October 4, 2018 - KSBY-6 reports "Central Coast Railroad Festival showcases local train history this weekend," click here

September 24, 2019 - press release: 2019 Central Coast Railroad Festival

September 22, 2018 - KSBY-6 reports "SLO Railroad Museum showing off model train ahead of Central Coast Railroad Festival," click here

October 8, 2017 - SLO Tribune reports on Jim Gregory's talk: Local author tells history of SLO County s "desperados, vigilantes and bootleggers" set for October 14th at the SLO Railroad Museum, 11am

October 13, 2016 - Mustang News video report: SLO residents find out how they got on the map

September 10, 2016 - press release: 2016 Central Coast Railroad Festival

September 30, 2015 - We got some nice write-ups in the History Center's newsletter, an Amtrak e-blast, and the SLO Downtown Association's e-newsletter.

September 28, 2015 - SLO Tribune: San Luis Obispo made Southern Pacific an offer it could not refuse (mentions CCRRF dates and website)

September 10, 2015 - All Aboard for the 2015 Central Coast Railroad Festival

September 10, 2015: The September issue of Central Coast Family features the Central Coast Railroad Festival

September 9, 2015 - "SLO Railroad Museum to host Central Coast Railroad Festival" in the Paso Robles Daily News

July 19, 2015 - Sixth Railroad Festival set for October 1st to 4th throughout San Luis Obispo County

April 18, 2014 - San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to offer National Train Day Activities

October 10, 2013 - SLO Tribune: SLO Railroad Museum's grand opening set for Saturday

October 9, 2013 - LA Times: California: Railroad Museum is San Luis Obispo's newest landmark

October 5, 2013 - SFGate: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum grand opening

October 4, 2013 - Time Press Recorder: Railroad Festival ready to roll

October 3, 2013 - The Tribune (SLO): Trains inspire David Holt

October 2, 2013 - The SLO Journal Plus October issue has a CCRRF cover photo and a complete schedule with pictures (pp. 30-31)

October 1, 2013 - Central Coast Railroad Festival Adds Vintage Excursions to Lineup of Major Stars and Museum Opening

September 30, 2013 - Central Coast Railroad Festival Features History Programs, Model Layouts and Free Family Fun

September 30, 2013 - KCOY TV spots: YouTube1, YouTube2

September 28, 2013: The October issue of Central Coast Family features the Central Coast Railroad Festival

September 25, 2013: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum Announces Details for Grand Opening on October 12th: PDF

September 17, 2013 - Central Coast Railroad Festival Features Vintage Excursions and Special Concert/Film Events in Historic Venues

September 16, 2013 - The Tribune (SLO): Train Station dedication, World War II week by week

September 3, 2013 - Santa Maria Times: 'Stars' booked for Central Coast Railroad Festival

August 29, 2013 - The Tribune (SLO): Building the railroad to Harford Pier

August 26, 2013 - 5th Annual Central Coast Railroad Festival Announces Major Stars, Vintage Excursions, Sponsors and more

April 4, 2013 - National Train Day Events Announced for the Central Coast on May 11th

March 29, 2013 -
San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum Announces Grand Opening for October 12, 2013: Long Anticipated Opening to Take Place at the Museum's New Home in the Historic SLO Freight House

March 29, 2013 - Times Press Recorder: Boxcars moved to SLO Railroad Museum in preparation for the museum's grand opening during the 5th annual Central Coast Railroad Festival set for October 10-14, 2013.

January 21, 2013 - Santa Maria Times: Railroad Festival expands excursions

January 18, 2013 - The Tribune: Daylong rail getaways combine Central Coast scenery and wine

October 12, 2012 - Time Press Recorder: Model railroads roll at Oceano Depot

October 6, 2012 - A Union Pacific Railroad press release: San Luis Obispo, Calif., Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry

October 5, 2012: Santa Maria Times: Railroad Festival highballing through Central Coast.

October 3, 2012: The Tribune: San Luis Obispo to be named Train Town by Union Pacific.

September 19, 2012: KCOY/FOX11 to run CCRRF video spot.

September 1, 2012: 4th Annual Central Coast Railroad Festival: Chugging Towards Your Town October 4th to 8th! Travel Paso.

May 9, 2012: CCRRF Excursions for National Train Day make national video: TrainTalk.TV. The CCRRF portion is about 1:30 into the clip.

May 8, 2012 - Train Day Family Excursion starts, ends at Grover Beach station, Santa Maria Times

April 27, 2012 - Central Coast Railroad Festival Announces Rail Excursions on National Train Day and Beyond

April 23, 2012 - Tasty ride in store at Wine Rail Excursion (Paso Robles Press)

March 28, 2012 - SLO Railroad Museum Fundraiser to Feature Disney Railroad History and Rides on Disneyland Passenger Coaches

March 19, 2012 -
Cal Poly Press Release: Cal Poly to Present April 22 Faculty Recital: "Railroads and Cabaret"

October 14, 2011 - Times Press Recorder: "All aboard: Railroad Festival rolls through county"

October 14, 2011 - Adobe Press: "Events feature trains of all sizes for all ages"

October 11, 2011 - Cal Coast News: "Central Coast Railroad Festival, event photos"

October 7, 2011 - Santa Maria Times: "Railroad Festival has full head of steam"

October 7, 2011 - Times Press Recorder: "Ice cream social to have railroad theme"

October 5, 2011 - Mustang Daily article: Central Coast Railroad Festival to offer railroad-themed festival

October 4, 2011 - Listed on TrainTalk.TV's Railway Weekender

September 30, 2011 - Press Release: Central Coast Railroad Festival Announces Final Programs and Releases Full Schedule of Activities. Lectures, Expanded Concerts and Family Train Ride Announced for Festival to Take Place October 6th - 10th

September 29, 2011 - Press Release: History Center Launches Podcast Walking Tour at Central Coast Railroad Festival. Historic Railroad District Launches Leading Edge Podcast

September 25, 2011 - SanLuisObispoVacations.com: Celebrate a Pioneering Spirit, Historical Innovations and the Romance of Life on the Rails.

September 21, 2011 - YouTube video that KCOY TV will be airing.

September 16, 2011 - CCRRF Press Release: Central Coast Railroad Festival Adds Concerts, Excursions, Family Events and Model Layout Tours. Major Sponsors Announced for 3rd Annual Festival to Take Place October 6th - 10th

August 13, 2011 - CCRRF Press Release: Central Coast Railroad Festival Chugging into SLO County October 6-10, 2011. Third Annual Fest to Feature Modeling, Pacific Coast Railway History, Local Excursions and Big Fun! Festival Hotels and Initial Sponsors Announced.

February 21, 2011 - GARRS Press Release - Great American Railroad Show Approaching San Luis Obispo - On Time Arrival on March 18-27; Stage Show will include Music, Humor, History, Films, Melodrama & Special Effects; Tickets Now On Sale - Cast Announced

January 27, 2011 - New attractions added to free event (Times Press Recorder) - the CCRRF supports the SLOMRA Train Days (Jan 29-30) at the Oceano Depot by donating auction items.

December 18, 2010 - CCRRF Press Release - Great American Railroad Show Chugging into San Luis Obispo in March 2011

October 21, 2010 - Unique blog post focusing on the music from the festival: A Concert Can Change One's Perspective

October 15, 2010 - Cal Coast News: Rail and Wine Tour, event photos

October 12, 2010 - In the Santa Maria Times: Price House honors volunteers with community ice cream social as part of the CCRRF.

October 9, 2010 - On MSNBC.com: Lego train inspires kids at Central Coast Railroad Festival.

October 9, 2010 - In the SLO Tribune: Photos: Central Coast Railroad Festival.

October 8, 2010 - KSBY-TV story on Mark Assi's LEGO layout.

October 6, 2010 - KCOY/Fox Broadcast from the PB&J Railroad promoting this weekend's CCRRF.

October 6, 2010 - SLO County Roundup gave top billing to the CCRRF.

September 30, 2010 - Second Railroad Festival set in the Times Press Recorder

September 29, 2010 - CCRRF Press Release - Family Events and History Programs at the Central Coast Railroad Festival, Fifty Events in Ten Cities from October 7th through 11th

September 28, 2010 - The South Coast Railroad Museum announces its members will be presenting interpretive programs between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo aboard Amtrak's Coast Starlight during the CCRRF

September 27, 2010 - 2nd Central Coast Railroad Festival in the Santa Maria Times and Friday's Adobe Press

September 23, 2010 - Railroad Festival highballing toward Central Coast in the Times Press Recorder

September 21, 2010 - Central Coast Railroad Festival Taking Shape for October 7th to 11th on KCOY News Santa Ynez Valley

September 17, 2010 - Central Coast Railroad Festival October 7-11 on SanLuisObispoCounty.com

September 15, 2010 - CCRRF Press Release - Central Coast Railroad Festival Taking Shape for October 7th to 11th; Special Focus on Model Layouts, Concerts, Rail Excursions and a Tribute to Loren Nicholson

September 9, 2010 - Second Railroad Festival set in the Times Press Recorder

August 11, 2010 - CCRRF Press Release - Central Coast Railroad Festival to take place October 7-11; Second Annual Festival to Focus on Modeling, History and Rail Excursions

May 13, 2010 - Some coverage of Central Coast National Train Day activities:

April 20, 2010 - CCRRF Press Release - National Train Day Events and Amtrak Trips - May 8th - SLO, Guadalupe and Paso Robles

January 5, 2010 - Check out these YouTube videos from the 2009 CCRRF:
One of several evening news reports:

January 2010 - Charter Channel 2 will continue running Joan Sullivan's 60-minute coverage of the CCRRF during the last two weeks of January. December 2009 - Charter Channel 2 will feature Joan Sullivan's 60-minute coverage of the CCRRF. Copies will be for sale.
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Wednesdays at 2:00pm
Thursdays at 8:00am

November 4, 2009 - SLORRM's Coast Mail features CCRRF happenings

October 15, 2009 - "Central Coast Railroad Festival" (PDF, 3.8mb) in the Coast News (cover and more pics pages 12-13)

October 12, 2009 - "All aboard at the Railroad Festival" in the Santa Maria Times

October 12, 2009 - "Photos: Central Coast Railroad Festival" in the SLO Tribune

October 10, 2009 - "Central Coast railroad festival comes to San Luis Obispo" on KSBY

October 9, 2009 - "Central Coast Railroad Festival fun for the whole family" on KSBY

October 9, 2009 - "All aboard: Railroad Festival gets under way" in the Santa Maria Times

October 8, 2009 - "Central Coast Railroad Festival in San Luis Obispo County tracks rich history" in the SLO Tribune

October 4, 2009 - Full-page ad in SLO Tribune. More...

October 4, 2009 - Central Coast Railroad Festival set to debut (San Francisco Chronicle).

September 29, 2009 - CCRRF Press release. More...

September 29, 2009 - CCRRF TV ad (YouTube).

September 28, 2009 - 1st Annual Central Coast Railroad Festival (RailPAC).

September 25, 2009 - Dates set for first Central Coast Railroad Festival (Adobe Press).

September 23, 2009 - A Tribune "Photos from the Vault" (produced by David Middlecamp) article titled, "Closing the Gap, Cuesta Grade and the Railroad".

September 22, 2009 - CCRRF Press release. More...

September 16, 2009 - A Tribune "Photos from the Vault" (produced by David Middlecamp) article titled, "Khrushchev visits San Luis Obispo" train station.

September 13, 2009 - A SLO Visitors and Conference Bureau activities page containing a CCRRF picture and entry ran in the Fresno Bee and a similar page will run in the Bakersfield paper next week. PDF (1.2mb)

September 10, 2009 - A Tribune "Photos from the Vault" (produced by David Middlecamp) article titled, "Roundhouse demolished".

September 7, 2009 - A Tribune "Photos from the Vault" (produced by David Middlecamp) article titled, "Southern Pacific Railroad Depot Destroyed" includes a reference to the CCRRF.

July 29, 2009 - CCRRF Press release. More...

March 12, 2009 - Tolosa Press article covers the CCRRF concept. More...