All proceeds from sales through this store go to support the Feather River Rail Society, operators of the Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Plumas County California.
What is the Feather River Rail Society (FRRS)?
- The Feather River Rail Society is a California 501(c)3 Non-Profit Educational & Historical Corporation headquartered in Portola, California, at the headwaters of the Feather River. Located 50 miles Northwest of Reno, Nevada.
What is the mission of the FRRS?
- Mission Statement
- The Feather River Rail Society is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and education of the public as to the history and people of the Western Pacific Railroad.
- Mission Goals
- The Feather River Rail Society goals are as follows:
- To preserve and interpret the history of the Western Pacific, the “Willing People” as a vital link in the development of the rail industry on the west coast, including the evolution of the steam and diesel locomotive, WP’s influence in the passenger tourism industry, the impact of freight competition between neighboring railroads, WP’s influence in the lumber, mining and agriculture industry from Plumas County throughout northern California.
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Museum Services: Understand the services that are of value to visitors in an increasingly diverse society, and provide those services safely, dependably and courteously.
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Archive/Historical Department: Understand the services that are of value to our members in an increasingly diverse society, and provide those services safely, dependably and courteously.
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Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola: Operate the Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola, at the highest level of safety, reliability, courtesy, and in a professional manner.
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Museum Store Operations: Develop a gift shop business that builds on our experience and expertise and, over time, produces returns that would help support the Western Pacific Railroad Museum and the goals of the Feather River Rail Society.
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Human Resources/Volunteer Services: Build a team of volunteers proficient in the technical, business, and communications skills necessary to achieve the FRRS’s success in an increasingly diverse society, and provide volunteers the opportunity for fulfilling careers and individual growth goals in cooperation with the FRRS.
What kind of museum is the Western Pacific Railroad Museum (WPRM)?
- There are many railroad museums all over the United States and Canada. Some are elaborate affairs of polished brass, carpet and theater lighting. Ours is a little different. The Western Pacific Railroad Museum may look more like your average rail yard to the uninformed and that's for good reason. We wanted it that way. While the fancier museums are very enjoyable and highly recommended to visit, the Feather River Rail Society, operators of the Western Pacific Railroad Museum, invites their guests to experience railroading in a "Hands-on" environment, just like taking a walk into your local rail yard. Experience the various jobs in the railroad industry by riding in the caboose like a "Brakeman", oversee a restoration project with the "Mechanical department", or even pull the throttle on a REAL diesel locomotive yourself!
For more information, go to the FRRS FAQ Page.