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Skunk Train is a world-famous historic railroad train that is operated within California's Mendocino County, offering opportunities for visitors to ride aboard an historic 1885 train formerly operated as part of the California Western Railroad.
It earned its nickname in 1925, due to the introduction of single-unit, self-propelled motorcars and the odor their engines produced. Trains embark from stations at Fort Bragg and nearby Willits, traversing Mendocino County's iconic Redwood Route as part of guided excursion routes. Noyo River Canyon excursions embark from Fort Bragg, traveling alongside the Pudding Creek estuary and the Noyo River and showcasing native flora and fauna. Special excursion trains are also offered, including barbecue dinner trains. Food and beverages are sold on the train, including specially-brewed Skunk Beer, bottled for the train by Anderson Valley Brewing Company.
Address: 100 W Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, Phone: 707-964-6371
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