HOLIDAY TRAINS

Treat mom on Mother's Day, bring the family to meet Santa, or celebrate America's birthday with fireworks on the 4th of July - there's no better way to celebrate a holiday than with a train ride on the Wilmington & Western!


Easter Bunny Express
Photo: Mike Ciosek

EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS

Welcome Spring by joining the Easter Bunny aboard our train for a ride to Ashland, and all kids will get a special treat.

  March 23, 24, 29 & 30
  1½-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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Father's Day Special
Photo: Drew Warrington

FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL

Bring dad or granddad out for a ride aboard our historic train. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy with dad at our picnic grove.

  June 16
  1½-hour round-trip
  Fathers ride for half-fare!
  Diesel-powered

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Fireworks Express
Photo: J.P. Tracey

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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Grandparents Day Special

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 8
  1½-hour round-trip
  Grandparents ride for half-fare!
  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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Holiday Lights Express
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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Mother's Day Special
Photo: Andy Gwiazda

MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL

After your Mother's Day 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.

  May 12
  1½-hour round-trip
  Mothers ride for half-fare!
  Diesel-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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Santa Claus Express
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 special treat.

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

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St. Patrick's Day Brews On Board

ST. PATRICK'S DAY BREWS ON BOARD

Bellefonte Brewing Co. will be supplying the libations for your tasting pleasure during a leisurely trip through the valley. MUST BE 21+ TO RIDE.

  March 15
  2-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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