JAMESTOWN - Railtown 1897 State Historic Park plans to treat moms extra special this Mother’s Day --on Sunday, May 13 - by pulling out the famous “Movie Star Locomotive” Sierra No. 3 and popular Caboose No. 7 for weekend excursion train rides (and also giving away complimentary commemorative Belgian chocolate bars to all mothers who take a train ride, while supplies last).

With beautiful wildflowers still in bloom on Mother’s Day, Railtown 1897’s excursion trains will depart on-the-hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The six-mile, 40-minute round trip ride takes passengers through the rolling Gold Country foothills, passing through meadows and along grassy hillsides covered with ancient oak trees. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on-site on the sprawling Roundhouse lawn.

Tickets for steam train excursion rides are $13 for adults, $6 for youths ages 6-17 and kids five and under are free. All train ride tickets include Park admission and are now available for advance purchase at www.railtown1897.org as well as at the ticket window beginning at 10 a.m. on the day of the ride (based on availability).