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Pacific Southwest Railway Museum

A historic train ride from California to Mexico.

Campo, California

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This vintage 45-minute scenic train ride runs from Campo, California to the Tecate Mexican border. The train has been in operation since 1986. The museum is also home to the region's railway history. 

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