AUTUMN EVENTS

The color and beauty of the Red Clay Valley come alive before your eyes from your seat on our vintage train. Enjoy the popular Autumn Leaf Special or Halloween Express, or take an evening excursion aboard our Hayride Express. No matter which event you choose, be sure to bring your camera to capture all the color and fun of a scenic Autumn train ride.


Autumn Leaf Special
Photo: Stephen Rogers

AUTUMN LEAF SPECIAL

Surround yourself with the beauty and splendor of Autumn during the most colorful time of the year in the Red Clay Valley.

  Various dates, October & November
  1½- or 2½-hour round-trip (depending on trip)
  Steam- or diesel-powered (depending on date)

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Brews On Board

BREWS ON BOARD

Local craft brews are served aboard our train for your tasting pleasure on a leisurely round-trip through the Red Clay Valley. MUST BE 21+ TO RIDE.

  Various dates, May thru September
  2-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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NEW FOR 2023!
Doodlebug Days
Photo: Ed Feathers

DOODLEBUG DAYS

Take a ride aboard our unique 1929 "Doodlebug" railcar, an all-in-one self-propelled train!

  Various dates, May thru September
  1-hour round-trip
  Doodlebug-powered

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NEW FOR 2023!
Galactic Express
Photo: Shutter & Snap Photography

GALACTIC EXPRESS

Join us as we embark on a mission to explore planet Earth and meet three well-known space knights and a little green alien.

  September 24
  1½-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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Grandparents Day Special

GRANDPARENTS DAY SPECIAL

Show your grandparents some love on their special day and bring them aboard for a scenic train ride. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove.

  September 10
  1½-hour round-trip
  Grandparents ride for half-fare!
  Diesel-powered

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Halloween Express
Photo: Mike Ciosek

HALLOWEEN EXPRESS

A friendly witch rides the train and gives a special treat to all little ghosts and goblins.

  October 29
  1½-hour round-trip
  All passengers in costume ride for $10!
  Steam-powered

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Hayride Express
Photo: Andy Gwiazda

HAYRIDE EXPRESS

Enjoy an evening ride through the Red Clay Valley on an original railroad flatcar filled with hay and converted especially for hayrides.

  Fridays in October
  1-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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Hockessin Flyer
Photo: Jeff Hammaker

HOCKESSIN FLYER

Relax aboard our train as we take you on a relaxing round-trip ride along the entire length of our railroad to the town of Hockessin.

  Various dates, April thru September
  2½-hour round-trip
  Steam- or diesel-powered (depending on date)

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Ice Princess Express
Photo: Sew Classy Royal Events

ICE PRINCESS EXPRESS

Ride our train through the Red Clay Valley with the Ice Queen, Ice Princess and Ice Harvester as they sing songs and greet all their royal guests.

  November 5 & 12
  1½-hour round-trip
  Steam-powered

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Salute to Veterans
Photo: Steve Jensen Jr.

SALUTE TO VETERANS

The Wilmington & Western honors our veterans and their service to our country with a morning ceremony at Greenbank Station, followed by train rides to Yorklyn.

  November 11
  1½-hour round-trip
  Veterans ride FREE!
  Steam-powered

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Yorklyn Limited
Photo: Mike Ciosek

YORKLYN LIMITED

Take a leisurely ride to our Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy during the ½-hour layover along the banks of the Red Clay Creek.

  Various dates, April thru September
  1½-hour round-trip

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