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Fillmore & Western Railway Company

250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015
800-773-8724
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Fillmore
3.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Description: A 2-1/2 hour round trip to Santa Paula, featuring "special train" days.
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Thousand Oaks, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

What a great way to experience the feel of the railroad

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Orange, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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We went to Fillmore to check out the Thomas the Train Days. It was wonderful, my son had a great time. Best bet is to take the early train, less crowded, and not hot! All the free activites were great. Would def come again.

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Santa Clarita, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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We had a party for our Rotary Club and everyone enjoyed both the meal and the train ride.

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Fountain Valley, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

First of all, all employees seem to be friendly, cheerful, helpful and genuinely concerned with customers' safety/comfort ( or at least lack of discomfort). Train ride itself: pleasant but not exciting. Scenery: pleasant, in places beautiful California landscape. Fillmore: pleasant little farm town. Santa Paula: pleasant little town with a few museums. (Probably better seen on your own. You could... More

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Los Angeles, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

There was so much more they could have done at the destination to make it more fun than just buying pumpkins...was disappointed.

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Thousand Oaks
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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Good place for a day with the family. Gets the kids excited about trains, which is a good thing. You'll have a nice time.

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Los Angeles, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
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I have to agree with the lack luster review. I am too from Los Angeles and was excited to find a possible gem to keep coming back to. SO DISAPPOINTED!!!!! You pay $31 dollars per adult $21 per child to have the employees be boring and dull. Fillmore you said interaction with Santa and all he did was run through... More

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Thousand Oaks, California
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

The train was very ,very hot and the way the seats are set up is very uncomfortable. you are facing two other people and if they are taller then three feet your legs will be smashed into each other. My six year old had to sit Indian style to be comfortable. Santa got on train after 1/2 hour trip to... More

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Thousand Oaks, CA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

Read previous reviews about being stranding for hour and a half and had low expectations. We went with 3 families with 2 and 2 1/2 year olds. The train ride is about 40 minutes from fillmore to the pumpkin patch one way. Since it's halloween time, you expect the DJ to play goofy halloween hits of the last 80 years... More

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castaic
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011
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My boyfriend and I went on the Viva Lost Vegas Murder Mystery Dinner Train Ride. In the beginning everything was great; the slap stick entertainment was corny but funny, salad & bread was good. Then dinner was served. As soon as plate was put in front of me, I smelled BAD meat. I cut a piece, tasted it, spit it... More

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