Seasonal train rides operated by the long-time operator of the 30-mile Fillmore and Western railway in Ventura County ceased operations last year.
The new owners, Sierra Northern Railway, have resurrected one holiday tradition in the county already.
The Holiday Toy Drive Train. A non-passenger service which collects gift donations.
Although the holiday passenger trains aren’t returning just yet, Matthew Blackburn, Ventura Division Manager for Sierra Northern Railways, told KCLU that this is a way to bring Christmas spirit to the Santa Paula Valley.
"Our train will be heading east through the valley collecting toys for donation. We will have Santa there on the train," he said.
The Holiday Toy Drive train takes place on Saturday November 26:
6:20pm to 6:50pm Pedestrian Crossing 2000ft east of Montgomery Ave, Ventura
7:00pm to 7:30pm Aleia St – Saticoy Depot, Ventura
8:00pm to 8:30pm Santa Paula Depot, Santa Paula
9:15pm to 9:45pm Sespe Ave and Old Telegraph in Fillmore (across the street from the Fire Station).
