Wilmington & Western Railroad - Delaware's Operating Railroad Museum

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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BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL

Bring the kids for one last summer hurrah as the new school year begins! Plus, we will be collecting school supplies for donation to a local school.

  August 26 & 27
  1½-hour round-trip
  One child rides FREE with each full-priced adult/senior ticket.
  Diesel-powered

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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!

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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Photo: Andy Gwiazda

FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL

Dads love trains, so bring him out for a ride behind our historic steam locomotive. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy with dad at our picnic grove.

  June 18
  1½-hour round-trip
  Fathers ride for half-fare!
  Steam-powered

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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 Show.

  July 4
  4-hour round-trip
  Steam-powered

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NEW FOR 2023!

Photo: Shutter & Snap Photography

GALACTIC EXPRESS

Calling all Star Wars fans for this EXCLUSIVE character train ride! 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

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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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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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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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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Photo: Steve Barry

HOLIDAY LIGHTS EXPRESS

Enjoy a peaceful interlude at the end of the year with an evening ride aboard our vintage train, which is covered in thousands of holiday lights.

  December evenings
  1-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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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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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.

July 19 & August 2
Hands-on learning

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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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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.

  Weekends between Thanksgiving & Christmas
  1½-hour round-trip
  Steam- or diesel-powered (depending on date)

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