SUMMER EVENTS

Pack your picnic basket and escape the city heat by riding our train to the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove. Or celebrate the 4th of July with a train ride and fireworks show. Trains depart the station every weekend (as well as some Fridays in July and August), so there are plenty of opportunities to take the family on a scenic train ride they won't soon forget!


Back to School Special

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

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!
Doodlebug Days
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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Father's Day Special
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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Fireworks Express
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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Hockessin Flyer
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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NEW FOR 2023!
Marshallton Brunch Limited
Photo: The Marshallton Steakhouse

MARSHALLTON BRUNCH LIMITED

Ride aboard our train to The Marshallton Steakhouse for a gourmet all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet, followed by a 17-mile round-trip ride to Hockessin.

  August 20
  3-hour round-trip
  Brunch buffet
  Doodlebug-powered

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Princess Express
Photo: Sew Classy Royal Events

PRINCESS EXPRESS

Join five popular royal characters on our train as they pose for pictures and interact with everyone aboard - it is sure to be a fun, royal afternoon!

  June 25 & August 13
  1½-hour round-trip
  Steam- or diesel-powered (depending on date)

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Railroading Summer Camp
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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School & Day Camp Trains
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.

  Select Tuesdays, April thru August
  45-minute round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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NEW FOR 2023!
School's Out Special

SCHOOL'S OUT SPECIAL

Celebrate the end of another school year with free rides for all school teachers, admins and staff!

  June 10 & 11
  1½-hour round-trip
  School teachers, admins & staff ride FREE!
  Diesel-powered

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Wine & Cheese Express

WINE & CHEESE EXPRESS

Savor a fine selection of wine and cheese pairings as you ride through the Red Clay Valley at dusk.

  June 3
  2-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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Yorklyn Limited
Photo: Mike Ciosek

YORKLYN LIMITED

Take a leisurely ride to our Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy during the ½-hour layover along the banks of the Red Clay Creek.

  Various dates, April thru September
  1½-hour round-trip

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