Restoring and preserving the Overfair Railway.
Rising from the ashes of the CZU Lightning Complex fire.
Formerly the Swanton Pacific Railroad, the Overfair Pacific Railroad Society is a 501c3 dedicated to the restoration, preservation and operation of the 19”gauge railroad equipment built by Louis MacDermot for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition
Best of the West Show
Best of the West Show
Memorial Day Weekend
May 24-26, 2024
Join us at the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch on California’s Central Coast while we celebrate the heroes and history of America.
Get a close-up look at antique equipment including tractors, cars, airplanes, and of course steam trains! Ride the Pacific Coast Railroad and see the new home of the Overfair Pacific Railroad
Volunteers are the reason we’re here.
Since the early days of the Swanton Pacific, volunteers are the heart of everything we do. If you have experience, contact us to get started. If not, we want to teach you. All skill levels and ages are encouraged to volunteer with us!
Ready to take the next step?
As a non-profit, we rely on donations to keep the wheels turning. Become a member, or make a donation using the button below.