S&S Shortline Railroad Park & Museum in Farmington, Utah

Written By Kelsey Cecil

Farmington, Utah · Updated October 19, 2026 · 10 min read

Outdoor rail parkTrain ridesReported open for rides on the first Saturday of each summer month; call to confirm

The S&S Shortline Railroad Park and Museum is a family-owned train park in Farmington, where a father and his sons care for a collection of more than 90 engines and rail cars and run small trains for visitors on a handful of summer Saturdays.

  • Family owned and operated
  • Over 90 engines and rail cars
  • Rides on two different gauges
  • Open select summer Saturdays

S&S Shortline Railroad Park & Museum at a glance

Hours
Typically the first Saturday of each month in summer; call (801) 451-0222 to confirm
Admission
Not posted online; call ahead
Train rides
Train rides on two gauges on open Saturdays in summer
Best for
Families with young train lovers

Hours and prices as the museum posts them, checked October 19, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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A family's backyard railroad, shared with the public

The S&S Shortline is a family affair. The property is family owned, and the owner and his sons run the small museum and crew the trains themselves. Over the years the park has gathered more than 90 engines and rail cars, along with railroad memorabilia, and it lays track in two different gauges so visitors can ride.

Because it is run by a family rather than a large organization, the park opens only on a limited schedule, typically the first Saturday of each month through the summer. Visitors who stop by on other days describe a well-kept collection that looks like a museum built in someone's yard, which is a big part of its charm. The park does not keep a detailed website, so call before you go to confirm open days, ride times and any fees.

Engines, cars and three trains to ride

On open days, families can ride the park's trains (one family visitor counted three different trains to ride) and walk among the locomotives, rail cars and memorabilia in the collection. A small museum building holds railroad history displays. Hours, prices and ride details are not posted online, so call (801) 451-0222 for the current plan.

Don’t miss

  1. The ride trainsTwo different gauges of track and several small trains make this one of the few places near Salt Lake where kids can ride at a private train park.
  2. The equipment collectionMore than 90 engines and rail cars fill the grounds, gathered by the family over many years.
  3. The small museumA compact collection of railroad memorabilia rounds out a visit.

Small trains for small riders

Kids can ride the park's small trains on open days, which makes it a good fit for preschoolers and early grade schoolers who want to actually climb aboard. The park does not post age limits, stroller access or shade details online, so plan for an outdoor summer morning and call ahead with questions.

Plan your visit: tips for S&S Shortline Railroad Park & Museum

  • Call (801) 451-0222 before driving out; open days are limited and can change.
  • Plan for an outdoor visit in summer heat: bring water, hats and sunscreen.
  • Online listings give the address as 575 N 1525 W or 577 N 1525 W in Farmington.

Run by a father and his sons

The S&S Shortline is family owned, and the owner and his sons run the museum and operate the trains themselves. The best way to support a small operation like this is to visit on an open day, ride the trains and say thank you to the crew.

Bigger rail stops close to Farmington

The Utah State Railroad Museum at Ogden Union Station is about 17 miles north and is open most of the week. Salt Lake City's Historic Union Pacific Depot and Historic Denver and Rio Grande Western Depot are both about 16 miles south. For more, see train museums all over Utah.

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I love that a dad and his sons run the trains here themselves. It reminds me of Mr. Conductor in our book, who stands in his blue uniform and offers Rally a steady hand on the way aboard. Kids remember the grown-up who welcomed them onto their very first train. If your little rider wants to color their own conductor, try our coloring pages.

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S&S Shortline Railroad Park: 20 questions families ask

Where is the S&S Shortline Railroad Park & Museum?

The S&S Shortline Railroad Park and Museum is in Farmington, Utah. Business listings give its address as 575 N 1525 W, Farmington, UT 84025, and one lists 577 N 1525 W, so the entrance is on that block. Call (801) 451-0222 for directions before you go.

When is the S&S Shortline Train Park open?

The park opens on a limited schedule. Families report it is open for train rides on the first Saturday of each month in summer, roughly Memorial Day to Labor Day, and another listing says June to September. Days can change, so call (801) 451-0222 to confirm before you drive out.

How much does the S&S Shortline Train Park cost?

The park does not post admission or ride prices online. Because it is a small family-run operation, the simplest way to find out current pricing is to call (801) 451-0222 before your visit. Bringing some cash is a sensible backup at a small private attraction.

Can you ride trains at the S&S Shortline in Farmington?

Yes. On open days the park runs train rides on track of two different gauges, and one family visitor counted three different trains to ride. Ride times and any fees are not posted online, so call (801) 451-0222 to check what will be running on your day.

Who runs the S&S Shortline Railroad Park?

The S&S Shortline is family owned. The owner and his sons run the small museum and operate the trains themselves on open days. That is why the schedule is limited, and why visitors often describe the place as a well-kept museum built in someone's yard.

How many trains are at the S&S Shortline Railroad Park?

The park's collection is described as more than 90 engines and rail cars, along with railroad memorabilia in a small museum. A few of those are trains visitors can ride on open days. Call (801) 451-0222 if you want to know about particular pieces of equipment.

Is the S&S Shortline good for toddlers?

Small ride trains are a natural fit for young children, and the park's open Saturdays draw local families. It does not post age limits, stroller access or shade information online, so plan for an outdoor summer visit with water and sun protection and call ahead with any questions.

Can you visit the S&S Shortline on a weekday?

The park is a private family property that opens to the public on select Saturdays, so do not count on a weekday visit. Some passersby have seen the collection from outside on other days, but rides and the museum run only on open days. Call (801) 451-0222 to ask about arrangements.

What is the phone number for the S&S Shortline Train Park?

The phone number listed for the S&S Shortline Train Park is (801) 451-0222. That is the best way to check open days, ride times and prices, since the park does not keep a detailed website. Leave a message if no one answers, as it is family run.

Does the S&S Shortline Railroad Park have a website?

The park does not keep a detailed official website with hours and prices. It appears in the Utah Division of Arts and Museums directory and on business listings. For accurate information about open Saturdays and rides, call (801) 451-0222.

Is the S&S Shortline open in winter?

The park's reported season is summer, with rides on the first Saturday of each month from about Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is no posted winter or holiday schedule. Call (801) 451-0222 to ask whether anything is planned outside the summer season.

Does the S&S Shortline have a Christmas train?

The park does not post any Christmas or holiday train events online, and its known season is summer. Call (801) 451-0222 to ask whether the family plans anything for the holidays this year, and check before December rather than assuming the park will be open.

Is there parking at the S&S Shortline Train Park?

The park does not post parking details online. It is on a residential-style block at about 575 N 1525 W in Farmington, so be courteous to neighbors and follow any signs on open days. Call (801) 451-0222 if you are bringing a large group.

Is the S&S Shortline wheelchair accessible?

The park does not post accessibility information online. It is an outdoor train park on a family property with small ride trains, so call (801) 451-0222 ahead of time to ask about paths, boarding the trains and any help the family can offer.

Can I book a birthday party or group at the S&S Shortline?

The park does not list party packages or group bookings online. Since the family runs the park on a limited schedule, call (801) 451-0222 to ask whether a group visit or special arrangement is possible on or outside an open Saturday.

How long should I plan at the S&S Shortline Train Park?

The park does not suggest a visit length. It is a compact site, so most families can ride the trains and look around the collection and small museum in a morning. Lines for rides on busy open Saturdays may add time, so arrive early.

What gauge are the trains at the S&S Shortline?

The park runs railroads of two different gauges for visitors to ride. It does not publish the exact track gauges online, so if you are a rail fan curious about the equipment, ask the family on an open day or call (801) 451-0222.

Is the S&S Shortline Railroad Park worth visiting?

For families with young train lovers who can make an open Saturday, it is a chance to ride small trains and see a large private collection run with obvious care. Plan around its limited days, and pair it with the Ogden or Salt Lake City rail museums nearby.

Is the S&S Shortline the same as the Farmington Historical Museum?

No. The Farmington Historical Museum is a separate history museum at 110 N Main Street in Farmington, about two miles from the S&S Shortline. The S&S Shortline is a privately owned train park with ride trains and rail equipment.

What train museums are near the S&S Shortline in Farmington?

Salt Lake City's Historic Denver and Rio Grande Western Depot and Historic Union Pacific Depot are both about 16 miles away, and the Utah State Railroad Museum at Ogden Union Station is about 17 miles. The Tooele Valley Railroad Museum is about 37 miles, and the Heber Valley Railroad about 42 miles.

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