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Dad Drives! Guest Locomotive Operator Experience - Father's Day 2026

  • June 21, 2026
  • Yakima Valley Trolleys

    306 West Pine Street
    Yakima, Washington 98902
Ticket Price $53.70 Buy Tickets
Description

Dad Drives! Guest Locomotive Operator Experience - Father's Day 2026

Give Dad the experience of a lifetime!

For one day only, Dad can step aboard YVT's historic 1910 Line Car #A and learn the ropes!

👨‍🏫 A retired Yakima Valley Transportation Co. employee shares the story of this 116-year-old machine and shows how it works
🕹️ Under direct supervision, participants can try their hand at the controls and drive a short distance (~80 yards)
📸 See this impressive piece of equipment up close and snap a photo for bragging rights
💵 $50 + taxes/fees per 20-minute learning session

Slots are limited, so reserve early!

Elsewhere at the museum, enjoy other activities Dad and the rest of the family will love:

🔨 Go behind the scenes on a shop tour, including the rarely seen blacksmith shop
🚋 Enjoy a pleasant ride aboard a historic Porto car down Pine Street (separate ticket purchase required)
🏛️ Browse historical exhibits and gift shop

Enjoy a hands-on piece of Yakima Valley history, and a Father's Day Dad won't forget!

Important Notes:
- Must be 18 years of age or older to participate and bring valid government-issued photo ID for verification.
- All participants must read and sign liability waiver before operating.
- Participants must be physically capable of climbing aboard the historic vehicle.
- Only the registered participant may operate the Line Car. Family and friends are welcome to watch from a designated viewing area.
- Please dress appropriately with closed-toe shoes and no loose articles of clothing. Additional PPE will be provided.
- For everyone's safety, YVT may decline or stop a session at its discretion.
- Sessions are non-refundable, but we'll reschedule or refund if we have to cancel.

Date & Time

Jun 21, 2026 10:00 AM-3:20 PM

Venue Details

Yakima Valley Trolleys

306 West Pine Street
Yakima, Washington 98902 Yakima Valley Trolleys
Yakima Valley Trolleys

Preserving America's last intact, early 20th Century, interurban electric railroad!

The Yakima Valley Trolleys are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and volunteer-led organization that exists to preserve and share the incredible history of the Yakima Valley Transportation Company.