HALLOWEEN EXPRESS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024
2:30 PM

Boarding begins at 2:15 PM.


Our friendly railroad witch visits the Wilmington & Western to ride the train and visit with all children. All passengers in costume (both adults and children) ride for just $10 on this 1½-hour round-trip to the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy during the ½-hour layover at the grove.

This departure is powered by one of our antique steam locomotives.

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Reservation Policy

Halloween Express
Photo: Mike Ciosek

FARES

COACH SEATING

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Adults:

$20 ($10 when in costume)

Seniors (60+):

$19 ($10 when in costume)

Children (2-12):

$18 ($10 when in costume)

Toddler (under 2):

FREE

CABOOSE RENTAL

Groups of 15-20 people can rent one of our red cabooses to have a private party aboard the train, and our friendly witch will visit with children aboard the caboose. Learn more about caboose rentals

$325

PARLOR CAR RENTAL

Larger groups (between 20 and 40 people) can rent our Parlor Car to have a private party aboard the train. The Parlor Car is a larger space with plenty of room to set up food and beverages for your party. Our friendly witch will visit with your group during the trip.
Learn more about renting the Parlor Car.

$600

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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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