This division is currently closed for the season and ticket sales will reopen in January 2026. Gift cards for next season are still available for purchase.
This division is currently closed for the season and ticket sales will reopen in January 2026. Gift cards for next season are still available for purchase.
2 hours
Journey through the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevadas to the hilltop Sunnybrook Turnaround featuring panoramic views out to the coastal ranges on this 8 mile round trip.
All railbikes are fitted with an electric assist motor, making the journey effortless.
2 hours
Enjoy the Gold Country Tour as the sun sets over the hills. Relax at the hilltop Sunnybrook Turnaround and then pedal back as the twilight deepens.
All railbikes are fitted with an electric assist motor, making the journey effortless.
The journey begins at the Rail Explorers Depot just outside Ione and curves through the breathtaking foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
In Spring and late fall the hills are lush with wildflowers and grasses, which in Summer transform to fields of gold.
The Sunnybrook Turnaround is perched above the old Newton Copper Mine built in 1863, and offers panoramic views all the way to the coastal ranges.
All railbikes are fitted with the 'REX Propulsion System' - custom built electric motors that make the journey truly effortless.
Gold Country Express
Tours: All
Total Distance: 8 miles
Duration: 2 hours
The journey begins at the Rail Explorers Depot just outside Ione and curves through the breathtaking foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
In Spring and late fall the hills are lush with wildflowers and grasses, which in Summer transform to fields of gold.
The Sunnybrook Turnaround is perched above the old Newton Copper Mine built in 1863, and offers panoramic views all the way to the coastal ranges.
All railbikes are fitted with the 'REX Propulsion System' - custom built electric motors that make the journey truly effortless.
The Amador Central Railroad, originally called the Ione and Eastern was built in 1904 to connect the town of Martell with the Southern Pacific Railroad in Ione.
As well as passengers, the Amador Central carried freight that included clay, mining equipment, gold and copper ore, and timber products.
The railroad changed hands many times over the years, and although regular passenger service ended in 1932 frieght operations continued until the early 2000s.
The Amador Central Railroad now hosts regular 'speeder' rides and the Rail Explorers railbike excursions.
Buy one wine tasting and get another free at this family-owned winery in Amador County, complete with a lakeside venue.
Get 10% off your order at this fan-favorite serving traditional Mexican cuisine.
All Rail Explorers riders can receive 10% this family-owned ice cream and candy shop.