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, you're sure to marvel in 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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Brandywine Springs Historic Express
Photo: Friends of Brandywine Springs Park

BRANDYWINE SPRINGS HISTORIC EXPRESS

This unique history-focused excursion will give you the opportunity to take a guided tour through Brandywine Springs Park and discover one of the most historic locations along our tracks.

  May 11 & September 14
  2½-hour round-trip
  Doodlebug-powered

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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, April thru September
  2-hour round-trip
  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 27
  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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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 16 & 17
  1½-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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Marshallton Brunch Limited
Photo: The Marshallton Steakhouse

MARSHALLTON BRUNCH LIMITED

Ride aboard our train to The Marshallton Steakhouse for a gourmet all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet, followed by a 17-mile round-trip ride to Hockessin.

  Various dates, April thru September
  3-hour round-trip
  Brunch buffet
  Doodlebug-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 9
  1½-hour round-trip
  Veterans ride FREE!
  Steam-powered

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Yorklyn Limited
Photo: Mike Ciosek

YORKLYN LIMITED

Take a leisurely ride through the valley to Yorklyn, with an optional layover at our Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove.

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

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