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RIDES
The height requirement is:
- 48 inches tall
- or 42 inches tall and accompanied by a supervising companion
Updated: July 2025
Posted: March 2022
Calico Railroad:
From the Chicken Dinner Restaurant placemat I learned that in 1952, Walter bought America's last operating railroad, the Denver and Rio Grande, and moved it in its entirety to Knott's Berry Farm. The steam-powered train is christened the Ghost Town & Calico Railroad, proving a perfect addition to the growing Ghost Town. The train first circled the parking lot, but now is surrounded by other attractions in the park. In 2012, the 60th Anniversary of the Ghost Town and Calico Railroad was celebrated with a Golden Spike Ceremony and the re-naming of engine 41 to “Walter K.” after Knott's founder Walter Knott.
From the Chicken Dinner Restaurant placemat I learned that in 1952, Walter bought America's last operating railroad, the Denver and Rio Grande, and moved it in its entirety to Knott's Berry Farm. The steam-powered train is christened the Ghost Town & Calico Railroad, proving a perfect addition to the growing Ghost Town. The train first circled the parking lot, but now is surrounded by other attractions in the park. In 2012, the 60th Anniversary of the Ghost Town and Calico Railroad was celebrated with a Golden Spike Ceremony and the re-naming of engine 41 to “Walter K.” after Knott's founder Walter Knott.
Calico Railway
It was inevitable that an Iron Horse would find its way to Ghost Town. Once it snorted through the forests and across the chasms of the Rockies to Durango, Colorado, on the rails of the Denver and Rio Grande. Today this historic railway is the ardent love of children, and the nostalgic delight of adults, as Walter Knott's vintage train stock rolls down the rails to yesterday.
It was inevitable that an Iron Horse would find its way to Ghost Town. Once it snorted through the forests and across the chasms of the Rockies to Durango, Colorado, on the rails of the Denver and Rio Grande. Today this historic railway is the ardent love of children, and the nostalgic delight of adults, as Walter Knott's vintage train stock rolls down the rails to yesterday.
Calico Railway Departs Every 15 Minutes
Ghost Town & Calico Railroad
The Denver Rio Grande Southern Railroad Co.
The Scenic Route Across the Continent
The Denver Rio Grande Southern Railroad Co.
The Scenic Route Across the Continent
Cowgirl
Engine 340
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Burnham Parry Williams & Co.
No 5571
1881
Philadelphia
Burnham Parry Williams & Co.
No 5571
1881
Philadelphia
Steam Whistle
Steam
Cowgirl
Cowboy
Train Robbers
Rio Grande Southern
EDNA
EDNA
Denver & Rio Grande Western
Time Table
Train leaves station every few minutes
Train leaves station every few minutes
Entrance
Waiting Area
Office
Wanted Posters
- Junyier Wing Lee $500 Reward
- Blue Jay $100 Reward
- Jasper $200 Reward
- Darla $100 Reward
- Penny "P" Swift $100 Reward
- Sunshine $100 Reward
Train Bulletin
Safety Guide
- Riders must be taller than 46" or accompanied by a supervising companion to ride.
- Keep all parts of your body inside the train at all times.
- Compliance Certificate may be viewed at the security office.
- Alternate access via entrance
- Calico Train: Accessible via wheelchair lift. Please ask operator for assistance.
- Galloping Goose: Ambulatory
Ghost Town
Ride the GT & CRR
Scenic Line of the World
Scenic Line of the World
Conductor
GT & C
The Line
D & RGW
On Board
Wheels
Tracks
Not in Service Sign
Fiesta Village Crossing
Timber Mountain Log Ride on the right
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Danger
Rail Road Crossing & Stagecoach
Rail Road Crossing & Stagecoach
Boardwalk on the left - Fiesta Village on the right
At Fiesta Village / Boardwalk
Caboose
Denver & Rio Grande Western
View from Butterfield Stagecoach
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Denver & Rio Grand
View from Butterfield Stagecoach
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Rio Grand Southern
View from Butterfield Stagecoach
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Ghost Town & Calico Railroad
Ghost Town Fiesta Village Roaring 20s
Ghost Town Fiesta Village Roaring 20s
Poster painted on the wall at Virginia's Gift Shop
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Charleston Circle Crossing
Here is the view looking back from the Pony Express
Passing by Charleston Circle
Charleston Circle Gate
Rolling by the Boardwalk Pier
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Rolling by Coaster's Drive In
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Rolling by Boot Hill Cemetery
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View from Silver Bullet
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View from Supreme Scream
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The Galloping Goose
At Night
Safety Guide
- Riders must be taller than 46" or accompanied by a supervising companion to ride.
- Keep all parts of your body inside the train at all times.
- Compliance Certificate may be viewed at the security office.
- Alternate access via entrance
- Calico Train: Accessible via wheelchair lift. Please ask operator for assistance.
- Galloping Goose: Ambulatory
