DOODLEBUG DAYS

Enjoy the beauty of the Red Clay Valley while traveling aboard our unique 1929 "Doodlebug" railcar No. 4662, which once served the mighty Pennsylvania Railroad. Our Doodlebug is self-propelled, and features both passenger seating and baggage storage. Cars such as this were usually referred to as "Doodlebugs" by railroaders, and they saw service on lightly-used branch lines where it was not economical to operate a multi-car, locomotive-hauled train. No. 4662 is one of only two Doodlebugs from the Pennsylvania Railroad known to exist today. This is a 1-hour round-trip ride to Yorklyn, and this excursion does not stop at the Mt Cuba Picnic Grove.

Seating is limited on the Doodlebug, so be sure to make reservations early to experience this historic piece of railroad equipment.

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
Reservation Policy

Doodlebug Days
Photo: Ed Feathers
Doodlebug Days
Photo: Andy Gwiazda

SCHEDULE


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FARES

COACH SEATING

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Adults:

$17

Seniors (60+):

$16

Children (2-12):

$15

Toddler (under 2):

FREE

CABOOSE RENTAL

Not available for this event.

PARLOR CAR RENTAL

Not available for this event.

All trains operate rain or shine. The railroad reserves the right to substitute coaches and/or motive power as operating conditions demand and to make modifications to the schedule without prior notice. We have limited accessibility for handicapped persons. All buildings have wheelchair ramps and we have a wheelchair lift to board the train at Greenbank Station. However, there is no wheelchair lift available at any of our stops, including the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove and Hockessin. Train doorways are only 24-inches wide and there is limited space for wheelchair storage on the train.

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