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Skunk Train owner wins court reversal that could pave way for major expansion

The decision allows Mendocino Railway to use eminent domain to acquire a 20-acre undeveloped parcel in Willits envisioned as ...
Business Wire

Two New Ways to Ride the Rails: Skunk Train Adds Luxury and Local Flavor to the Line

FORT BRAGG & WILLITS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This summer, California’s most iconic railroad turned up the heat and adventure with two unforgettable new offerings on the Skunk Train: the Presidential ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Fort Bragg’s Skunk Train featured in New York Times list of ‘Spectacular North American Train Trips’

A beloved long-running local railroad has been named among North America’s most spectacular train rides. The California Western Railroad, also known as the Skunk Train, was included in a March 13 New ...
Business Wire

A Royal Flush in the Redwoods: Skunk Train Unveils the Swankiest Restroom on Rails

FORT BRAGG, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Skunk Train has officially raised the bar for outdoor amenities with the debut of its newest... throne room. Yes, you read that right. The legendary Redwood ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Greg Schindel, who brought joy to countless Skunk Train riders as the Train Singer, dies at 78

Mendocino County musician and educator Greg Schindel, who brought joy to riders of the Skunk Train for more than 30 years as the Train Singer, is being remembered as a one-of-a-kind entertainer and a ...