Upcoming Events
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour. Then every first and third Saturday until Oct 17th! Weather Permitting.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad#speeders#trains#railwithtrail#samoa#arcata#eureka#hammond#timber
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour. Then every first and third Saturday until Oct 17th! Weather Permitting.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad#speeders#trains#railwithtrail#samoa#arcata#eureka#hammond#timber
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour. Then every first and third Saturday until Oct 17th! Weather Permitting.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad#speeders#trains#railwithtrail#samoa#arcata#eureka#hammond#timber
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour. Then every first and third Saturday until Oct 17th! Weather Permitting.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad#speeders#trains#railwithtrail#samoa#arcata#eureka#hammond#timber
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad #speeders #trains #railwithtrail #samoa #arcata #eureka #hammond #timber
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour. Then every first and third Saturday until Oct 17th! Weather Permitting.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad#speeders#trains#railwithtrail#samoa#arcata#eureka#hammond#timber
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour. Then every first and third Saturday until Oct 17th! Weather Permitting.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad#speeders#trains#railwithtrail#samoa#arcata#eureka#hammond#timber
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour. Then every first and third Saturday until Oct 17th! Weather Permitting.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad#speeders#trains#railwithtrail#samoa#arcata#eureka#hammond#timber
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour. Then every first and third Saturday until Oct 17th! Weather Permitting.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad#speeders#trains#railwithtrail#samoa#arcata#eureka#hammond#timber
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour. Then every first and third Saturday until Oct 17th! Weather Permitting.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad#speeders#trains#railwithtrail#samoa#arcata#eureka#hammond#timber
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad #speeders #trains #railwithtrail #samoa #arcata #eureka #hammond #timber
Speeders Rides
SPEEDER CREW CAR RIDES RETURN- May 16th in Samoa!!! For the first time in 3 years, mainline rides will return, featuring the famous Arcata & Mad River Speeder Crewcar #60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel, way back in the 1930’s.
-Rides will happen Saturday May 16th, 10a-4p, roughly 2-3 an hour. Then every first and third Saturday until Oct 17th! Weather Permitting.
-THA has spent all this time getting machines, materials, and the labor needed to restore track in Samoa. Our first run is about a mile round trip, which is just the start of our renewed program. Track work will continue for the rest of the year, expanding the run.
-A huge thank you to @greatredwoodtrail who gave us the permission and help to get back up and running. They have been awesome to work with, and there’s more amazing things on the horizon.
-If you can’t make this run, there will be more on the horizon throughout the summer, including in Eureka!
-The shops complex will be open for tours, and our historic buildings will be free and open for viewing.
As always, thank you all for your support and see you on the 16th in Samoa! #railroad#speeders#trains#railwithtrail#samoa#arcata#eureka#hammond#timber
Rex & Friends Truckers Parade
Timber Heritage will be in the Trucker’s Parade again this year! Look out for the Queen Mary and speeders!
Santa, Trains & Candy Canes!
THA is thrilled to announce the return of Santa, Trains & Candy Canes, one month from today, Saturday Dec. 6th! 10a-4pm.
ST&CC is our annual FREE holiday event, designed to provide a wholesome holiday/Christmas themed experience for the littles and families of our beloved Humboldt Bay Area.
This year will be filled with fun activities for kids, photos with Santa, hot chocolate, and on site trolley rides.
The shops will be wide open for tours and historical education, as well as a few food trucks for kids and adults alike. THA has a ton of new merch which will be for sale too.
Since this is a free event, we are so thankful to our sponsors. Thank you to- Redwood Capital Bank, Coast Central Credit Union, Leon's Car Care, Nilsen Co., Pierson Building Center, and Rendezvous Music and Vending.
Hope to see you on the 6th! 930 Vance Ave- 10am-4pm.
Timber Heritage Association Board June Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board May Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board April Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board March Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
87th Redwood Region Logging Conference
The Redwood Region Logging Conference (RRLC) is the largest timber-related event that happens in Northern California. The Conference takes place annually in March and alternates between Ukiah and Eureka as a venue.
The RRLC is committed to providing quality educational opportunities to local students. Each year during the banquet the live auction raises funds to continue our educational goals. Proceeds fund events such as Education Day, and Career Day for high school and college students to explore employment and career opportunities in the Timber Industry, orchestrating High School Forestry Contests where potential forestry students compete on both individual and team levels, providing a Mural Contest for all K-8th graders, provide teachers with curriculum resources, classroom visits with industry professionals, Boots on the Ground for high school seniors and the annual Redwood Region Resource Rally for high school juniors and seniors to name a few. RRLC is always developing new and effective ways to promote the Timber Industry through supporting students and teachers.
Roundhouse Rendezvous
THA is proud to present our annual Roundhouse Rendezvous Dinner and Auction. The event takes place March 8th, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Sequoia Conference Center. Featuring the theme, “Roundhouse Rendezvous,” this night of festive food/drink and live/silent auctions is sure to transport you back into the historical days of the timber industry.
We hope you'll join us!
All proceeds benefit the THA and our ongoing projects like shop and equipment maintenance and railroad right of way repairs.
Timber Heritage Association Board February Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board January Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board November Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board October Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board September Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board August Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board July Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board June Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board May Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board April Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Roundhouse Rendezvous 2024
Roundhouse Rendezvous is the Timber Heritage Association’s annual Spring dinner and auction fundraiser.
Timber Heritage Association Board March Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
2024 New Volunteer Orientation
Ever wanted to curate a museum exhibit? Would you like to work on dragsaws or vintage trains? Like old buildings and archives? Good with a camera? Want to help clear local tralis?
Every aspect of the Timber Heritage Association is a volunteer effort. There are positions for all levels of skill and experience within the organization. All you need is a willingness to learn, some spare time, and a little interest in local history.
Learn about all the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the museum at our upcoming Volunteer Orientation on March 23rd from 10am-3pm.
To attend, please contact us through our website.
86th Redwood Region Logging Conference
Timber Heritage Association will be partnering with Roots of Motive Power to provide rides on the rails to the public.
The Redwood Region Logging Conference (RRLC) is the largest timber-related event that happens in Northern California. The Conference takes place annually in March and alternates between Ukiah and Eureka as a venue.
The RRLC is committed to providing quality educational opportunities to local students. Each year during the banquet the live auction raises funds to continue our educational goals. Proceeds fund events such as Education Day, and Career Day for high school and college students to explore employment and career opportunities in the Timber Industry, orchestrating High School Forestry Contests where potential forestry students compete on both individual and team levels, providing a Mural Contest for all K-8th graders, provide teachers with curriculum resources, classroom visits with industry professionals, Boots on the Ground for high school seniors and the annual Redwood Region Resource Rally for high school juniors and seniors to name a few. RRLC is always developing new and effective ways to promote the Timber Industry through supporting students and teachers.
Timber Heritage Association Board February Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Timber Heritage Association Board January Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Santa, Trains, & Candy Canes
Please join Timber Heritage Association for Santa, Trains & Candy Canes this Holiday Season on DECEMBER 10TH, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Come celebrate the holiday season with Santa and THA at the Samoa Roundhouse. This free and fun event for kids and parents will include cookie decorating, hot chocolate, activity centers, and photographs on a historic locomotive with Santa!
Hosted by the Timber Heritage Association, this unique event welcomes all ages to come out and take a family photo with Santa aboard a historic locomotive, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, and explore the Timber Heritage museum in Samoa, California.
Timber Heritage Association Board November Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.
Haunted Rail Tour
North Coast Repertory Theatre has partnered with the Timber Heritage Association, the Clarke Historical Museum, and the people who produced the Haunted Mill Tour to create a brand-new haunted event at the train yard behind the Samoa Cookhouse!
The Haunted Rail Tour runs 6:00 PM-Midnight every show night, and is located at 930 Vance Avenue, Samoa.
Admission includes the Roundhouse Tour and the Haunted Night Market, this part of the Haunted Rail Tour is rated PG-13.
Timber Heritage Association Board October Meeting
Timber Heritage Association Board Meeting, Ming Tree Realty in Eureka or Via Zoom (contact us).
Visitors are always welcome at THA Board Meetings.