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THE natural gateway to the magic valley
-Yosemite! From the world's farthest
corners thousands come every year to
revel in the scenic beauty and unique
charm of this great playground. And now
the trip by rail to Yosemite is finer than ever
before and so easily arranged.
Smooth riding, comfortable trains of the
Yosemite Valley Railroad Company operate
daily from Merced, in California's fertile
San Joaquin Valley, seventy-eight colorful
miles to El Portal, valley terminal from
which connecting stages quickly carry travelers direct to their hotel or cabin on the
floor of the valley.
A delightful trip through a lush valley and
the wooded canyon of the picturesque
Merced River. Crossing a staunch bridge of
steel, highest in the west, your Yosemite
Valley Railroad train winds in and out
along the river through a canyon teeming
with reminiscences of the stirring gold
days of '49.
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By day, equipment includes a roomy, spotlessly clean observation parlor car, movable
chairs of cool wicker from which to view
behind screened windows the scenic glory
flashing past.
Throughout the year, through Pullman
service is provided direct from San Francisco
and Los Angeles to El Portal a convenient,
comfortable over night journey from these
west coast centers. Leaving in the evening
via Southern Pacific main line, these sleepers
are delivered at Merced to the Yosemite Valley Railroad, to be carried on for arrival in
the valley next morning.
By day, Santa Fe and Southern Pacific main
line trains make direct connections at Merced
with Yosemite Valley Railroad trains, both
going and returning.
Roundtrip fares to Yosemite Valley by
rail are low. Visitors from the east can
include this inviting sidetrip in their western
itinerary at amazing low cost. Just ask any
railroad ticket agent for further details.
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