Free Train Rides Every Month

FREE TRAIN RIDES IN MARCH

Join us on Saturday and Sunday March 16th and 17th as we celebrate the arrival of Spring in the park with the Easter Bunny 🐰

Volunteer Members of the Orange County Model Engineers will be operating the railroad from 10 AM to 3:30 PM (Weather Permitting).

10:00 AM TO 3:30 PM
THIRD FULL WEEKEND


Due to the popularity of our free events, lines can sometimes stretch to 30 minutes or more. Rest assured that our volunteers are doing everything possible to expedite you safely, and efficiently around the layout.


Remember, your donations are the only way we keep our trains running. Through your generosity, we’re able to provide these rides free of cost. Our suggested donation is $5.00 per group per excursion.

We operate a miniature railroad, not an amusement park ride. For that reason, we ask that you pay attention to all safety requirements. Your safety, and the safety of those around you is our greatest concern.

FREE PUBLIC TRAIN RIDES

Our Free Public Train Rides take place every 3rd full weekend of the month. This is the ONLY time the railroad is open to the public. A complete list of dates can be found HERE.

NOTICE: ALL RIDERS MUST BE AT LEAST 31-INCHES TALL AND BE ABLE TO WALK TO BOARD AND RIDE OUR TRAINS SAFELY. NO BABIES IN BABY CARRIERS ON BOARD OUR TRAINS.

OUR TRAINS OPERATE FROM 10:00 AM TO 3:30 PM ON THE DESIGNATED WEEKENDS WEATHER PERMITTING.



“It is not easy to find a venue in Orange County that is more fun than the free train rides from OCME members. I rate this family entertainment as 5 stars.”

– Emily Chappee –

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ORANGE COUNTY MODEL ENGINEERS

Welcome to OCME. We are a non-profit 501(c) tax deductible organization that operates a 7.5-inch gauge railroad at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa, California known as the Mackerel Flats and Goathill Junction Railroad. The club was founded in 1985 by a group of local railroad buffs and currently has close to 5 miles of actual track winding through the park. A variety of trains run on the track and represent 1.5-inch, 2.5-inch and 3.75-inch scale equipment.


OCME is looking for anyone who has a desire to work and have fun at the railroad to join our membership. The club has 6 engines and over 45 passenger cars. Many of the members have worked for the real railroads and or have civil and/or mechanical engineering experience, but no experience is required. It’s a great place to learn and spend time with real trains and enthusiasts. Adults and children who have an interest in trains are welcome to join, and many of our members are already enjoying their retirement at the railroad.


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  • Mackerel Flats Gift Shop
  • Donations Welcomed
  • Josh Neil, OCME, Train Conductor
  • OCME Trains
  • Complimentary Train Rides Once a Month
  • OCME Membership