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identically to their full-sized counterparts, and repairs and maintenance of the trains themselves are conducted in their fully equipped machine shop. “We’re safety certified with the state just like any other amusement ride,” Grueber pointed out. “It’s all about public safety, and we have a great track record. With all the thousands of people we have hauled, we’ve never had an incident.” The railroad has recently upgraded the tracks to a heavier, California Living more durable type of rail, and Museum future plans include building a • 10500 Alfred Harrell tunnel over part of the track and Highway (between Lake construction of a train station to Ming and Hart Park). enhance the looks of the loading • Open daily from 9 a.m. area. to 5 p.m., and 9 a.m. to According to zoo manager 4 p.m. during Nov. 1 to Feb. 28. Lana Fain, as CALM continues • Regular admission is $9; to grow, animal exhibits will be $5, for children, three to placed adjacent to the railroad 12 years old, and children tracks, starting with a planned under age three are admitted free. bighorn sheep enclosure that will begin construction soon. The CCCRR traditionally operates on Saturdays and Sundays, or by special group appointment, and tickets cost $1 except during HolidayLights, when train rides are included in the price of the event. For more information, visit calmzoo.org.
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