RED CLAY DAY 2024

Join us and the other organizations that are linked together by the Red Clay Valley Scenic Byway as we highlight the beauty and importance of the valley on Saturday, September 21, 2024! We'll be offering Yorklyn Limited train rides at 12:30 and 2:30 PM, while other organizations throughout the valley will have unique opportunities to get to know their respective organizations.

Auburn Valley State Park
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance
Center for the Creative Arts
Delaware Nature Society's Ashland Nature Center
Friends of Brandywine Springs
Mt. Cuba Center

Please refer to the website and/or social media feed of other organizations for details about their programming on this day.

The Red Clay Scenic Byway is comprised of 28 secondary roads that wind their way through the Red Clay Creek Watershed. The Byway's purpose is to protect and highlight the unique scenic and historic features in the watershed.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Yorklyn Limited Train Rides

Yorklyn Limited
Photo: Dale Woodland

Experience the valley from aboard our train as we take you on a 13-mile, 1½-hour round-trip along the Red Clay Creek. You'll pass many of the natural and historic sites that are a hallmark of the Red Clay Valley Scenic Byway. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy during the optional half-hour layover at the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove.

This event is powered by one of our historic first-generation diesel locomotives.

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DEPARTURE TIMES

12:30 & 2:30 PM
Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

FARES

COACH SEATING

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Adults:

$20

Seniors (60+):

$19

Children (2-12):

$18

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. 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. 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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