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.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
BREWS ON BOARD
Local craft brews are served aboard our train for your tasting pleasure on a leisurely 1½-hour round-trip through the valley. MUST BE 21+ TO RIDE.
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NEW FOR 2020!
Photo: Painted Stave Distilling
COCKTAILS & CHOCOLATE LOCAL
Enjoy delicious cocktails and delectable chocolate morsels as you ride through the Red Clay Valley at dusk.
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NEW FOR 2020!
Photo: Photography by Ro
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
Meet adoptable dogs and enjoy a hotdog lunch - a portion of each fare will go to local "no kill" animal shelters.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS
The Easter Bunny hops aboard our train for a 1½-hour round-trip ride to Ashland, and all kids will get a special treat.
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Photo: Andy Gwiazda
FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL
Dads love trains, so bring him out for a ride through the Red Clay Valley on our historic train. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy with Dad at our picnic grove.
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Photo: Oren B. Helbok
FIREWORKS EXPRESS
Park at our Greenbank Station and our train will take you directly into Hockessin for the July 4th Fireworks - it's a fun, family event at an affordable price.
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GALACTIC EXPRESS
Climb aboard for an intergalactic journey with your favorite heroes and most sinister villain from the Dark Side! Pre-boarding activities will include lightsaber training.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
HALLOWEEN EXPRESS
A friendly witch rides the train and gives a special treat to all little ghosts and goblins. Passengers in costume ride for $10!.
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Photo: Andy Gwiazda
HAYRIDE EXPRESS
Enjoy a 1-hour round-trip evening ride through the Red Clay Valley on an original railroad flatcar filled with hay and converted especially for hayrides.
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Photo: Andy Gwiazda
HOCKESSIN ART FESTIVAL
This annual fundraiser for the Wilmington & Western features the work of over 20 local artists, and 30% of all sales go directly to the railroad.
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Photo: Don Richard
HOLIDAY LIGHTS EXPRESS
Enjoy a peaceful interlude at the end of the year with a 45-minute evening ride aboard our vintage train, which is covered in thousands of holiday lights.
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HOLIDAY SPIRITS TRAIN
Partake in a variety of holiday-themed cocktails and cookies aboard our festively-decorated train.
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Photo: Sew Classy Princess Parties
ICE PRINCESS EXPRESS
Ride our train through the Red Clay Valley with the Ice Queen, her sister the Ice Princess and the Ice Harvest Prince.
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NEW FOR 2020!
Photo: The Charles S. Philips Collection
JOURNEY BACK IN TIME
Travel back to the years following the Civil War to discover why and how the Wilmington & Western became a reality.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
MOTHER'S DAY BUFFET DINNER TRAIN
Treat Mom to dinner aboard our train as it travels through the bucolic Red Clay Valley. Dinner is served buffet-style, and includes appetizer, salad, entree, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Photo: Andy Gwiazda
MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL
After brunch is finished, bring Mom out for a relaxing old-fashioned train ride, or pack a picnic lunch to enjoy with Mom at our picnic grove.
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NEW FOR 2020!
Photo: Sew Classy Princess Parties
OZ EXPRESS
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Wilmington & Western and ride our train with Dorothy, the Scarecrow and the Wicked Witch.
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PARANORMAL EXPRESS
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators as they take you to several locations along our route and attempt to encounter paranormal phenomena.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
PIEDMONT PROSPECTOR
Explore the geologic history of the Delaware Appalachian Piedmont, which contains rock dating from 440 million back to 1.2 billion years ago.
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Photo: Sew Classy Princess Parties
PIRATES & PIXIES EXPRESS
Participate in a scavenger hunt around the station and ride the train with Captain Hook, his swashbuckling pirates and the lovely Tinkerbell.
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Photo: Sew Classy Princess Parties
PRINCESS EXPRESS
This year’s special guests include the Little Mermaid and her Sailor Prince, the Arabian Princess, Sleeping Beauty and the Hawaiian Princess!
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
RAILROADING SUMMER CAMP
Enroll your 9- through 13-year-old in our one-day Railroading Summer Camp where they'll learn about the fascinating world of railroading.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
SALUTE TO VETERANS
The Wilmington & Western honors our veterans and their service to our country with a morning ceremony at Greenbank Station.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
SANTA CLAUS EXPRESS
Bring the family and take a train ride with Santa! The Jolly Old Elf himself rides the train and greets everyone on board, and gives all children a chocolate treat.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
SCHOOL & DAY CAMP TRAINS
The story of the railroad and its impact on life in the Red Clay Valley is told to the young railroaders aboard for this leisurely train ride. This event is also open to all.
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SHAKESPEARE, POE & FIENDS
Delaware Shakespeare will perform spine-tingling classic literature designed to fright and delight.
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NEW FOR 2020!
Photo: Painted Stave Distilling
SPIRITS TRAINS
Sip on cocktails mixed by Painted Stave Distilling and paired with food from a variety of local establishments.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
SUPERHERO EXPRESS
Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Black Panther and Leonardo the Ninja Turtle jump straight out of the comics to ride our rails. All are invited to dress in their favorite superhero costume!
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TERROR IN THE TRAIN YARD
Ride - if you dare - in the dark of night to our Marshallton Yard, where the undead spirits will be waiting for you in the shadows.
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'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS & SING-A-LONG
Dress in your PJs and join us for an evening train ride while this classic Christmas story is read and participate in a holiday sing-a-long.
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Photo: Oren B. Helbok
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT DAY
Spend the day with us behind-the-scenes and explore the many ways you can volunteer with the Wilmington & Western.
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