This was so much fun ! Educational and Beautiful . Riding through the Sugar Grove and seeing so many Tree and the pine cones were Hugh. If sitting behind the engine , be prepared for a gentle must from the smoke stack and maybe a few pine needles. Stay enjoy a nice lunch after .

Great trip on Sugar Pine caboose. Our guide was Ken & he made our ride excellent. Gave us this history of the railroad & forest. Very entertaining.we also panned for gold which was so much fun.

We came here a few years ago and as back in America wanted to visit again. The steam engine is a joy. Big and beautiful. I love the whistle and the steam. It’s an hour ride thru the mountain forest. You have a personal storyteller no recorded voice over. You stop for 15 mins and you can get off the train. It gives you plenty of photo opportunities or you can just watch the engine fill up with water. The staff running the train are all friendly and knowledgeable. Once the ride is over you can eat your own food or buy from their shop and use the many picnic tables. We sat at the table eating whilst watching the train cool down. This is a fab few hours out. You don’t have to be a train enthusiast to enjoy this.

The trip itself was a great experience. My husband and I had a awesome time from traveling to dinner , the train ride to the camp fire. Seeing a shooting star while riding the train in the open air was magnificent . We really the enjoyed the guys singing at the campfire including the awesome lady with them as well. Overall the trip was great. Thank you Sugar pine for the great adventure.

Looking at doing something less streneous than hiking Yosemite we took the morning off and booked a trip in Mountain train. We were glad we did Set between the trees, the station has a small museum, shop, restarant and lots of props with regards train yard , fasinating for young and old. We splurged and booked first class, which included drinks and definitely more comfortable seats. I would reccomend although for young children riding in actual tree trunks might make for a more exciting story. The train itself is a straightforward loop, but comes with a conductor who didn't stop talking ( in a good way) and sharing stories about the train company and the forest. A stop at halfway mark allowed us to stretch our legs and explore the little camp out site which holds jazz evenings, and star light rides A real jewel on the outskirts of Yosemite and a very enjoyable morning

Fantastic trip on the Sugar Pine Railroad. Trip was about an hour and very enjoyable. First class car was very clean and comfortable. Ken (our host) was great, his knowledge of the railway and local area were outstanding, made it a trip to remember. Would highly recommend.

The train ride was a wonderful addition to our vacation time in the area. The crew at the station, museum, and on board the train were very friendly and knowledgable. It was relaxing and the scenery was beautiful. It only falls short of five stars because the sound system was lacking. We rode in the "log" cars and the speakers were so bad you couldn't understand what the guide was saying. You can hear it but very hard to decipher.

I really enjoyed this train ride. The location can't be beat - such a beautiful forest. The steam locomotive was amazing, a very unusual design as far as I know. You can see so much of the working parts of the engine. It drove a train of several open cars and two cars with the benches made of carved-out logs. The train ride took about an hour, which felt just about right, including a brief stop at the far point of the loop. Check-in was easy (with prepaid reservations made online). All of the staff members were friendly and seemed to be happy working there. Parking was adequate for all of us. The entire train was full on a Monday morning in October, so make reservations early! Oh, and while it was low 80s in Fresno, with the shade of the trees and the higher elevation, it was 55 degrees while we were riding in the open train cars.

The train is authentic, and the narrative both educational and entertaining. The staff is accommodating and kind; the sandwiches among the best we've eaten when provided by a tour company. The train runs a slow loop so small ones and those prone to motion sickness will be just fine. The caboose seating is so comfortable and allows the wonderful scent of pine through the open windows. The grounds and souvenir choices are well thought out--good value, too. Overall, this is not an excellent experience and well worth the money.

This is a very nice family activity. We love the history of the area, Learning about the lumber operations that took place here, and the train itself. Conductor was very funny and very informative. The halfway stop for the locomotive to take on water was really nice. We got off the train and walked around, saw a pretty stream and enjoyed being outdoors. This is must-do for your kids. Dads / Husbands - be forewarned!! There are gift shops!! 😊