Train Rides

“A-L-L A-BOARD!” Cries out the conductor as the Stewartstown Railroad pulls out of the station on Authentic 1920’s era passenger coaches. Mighty Mo, a 1943 Gasoline-Powered locomotive roars in the distance as the engineer releases the brakes and fires up the engine. DING! DING! DING! goes the bell warning passers-by of her approach and to stay out of the way. Children and adults alike stir with excitement as the engineer blows the whistle. Sit back and relax as we take you for a ride on the historic Stewartstown Railroad.

Come and ride along with Santa on our Santa Trains, or pick pumpkins on our Pumpkin Patch Trains, or meet the Easter Bunny on our Easter Trains.

Ticket Prices

Regular Fare-
Adults – $14
Senior (age 65 and up) – $13
Children – $12 (2-12)  Children under 2 ride free
Caboose Cupola – $16

Special Event Fare – (Easter, Pumpkin Patch, Halloween, Santa Express)-
Adults – $17
Senior (age 65 & up) – $16
Children (2-12) – $15

Themed Special Trains – (Wonderland Express, Princess Express, Western Train Robbery, Galactic Express, Villain’s Express, Ice Princess Express) –
$22 per person

Cab Rides:  We offer cabs rides on all trains using one of our locomotives. There is a limit of one person in the cab on any ride. Close-toed shoes are required, and no Personal Electronic Devices can be used while the train is in motion.  Rides are $30 for Adults and children 10.  Spots are available on a first come, first served basis.

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2023 Operating Schedule  (Updated May 1, 2023)
Please note:  The Stewartstown Railroad Company reserves the right to substitute motive power and rolling stock as schedules and operating conditions permit. We apologize in advance, but our trains are not handicap accessible. Thank you for your interest in the Stewartstown Railroad.

 

 

Tales from the Rails with Matt Dodd

Take a relaxing train ride to the picnic grove where Matt Dodd, the singing historian will sing songs and tell stories of old railroad days. Matt has a way of mixing history with music to feature historical periods and American themes. This show is for the whole family! Please feel free to bring your own lunch/snacks and drinks to enjoy while you are watching the show. There are a few picnic tables available at the picnic grove, but please feel free to bring a blanket or small folding camp chairs. Times listed are departure times, please arrive at the station 30 minutes early.

Date- May 6

Times – 11:00am, 1:00pm

Price-

Adults – $14

Senior (age 65 and up) – $13

Children – $12 (2-12)  Children under 2 ride free .

Tickets for Tales from the Rails go on sale March 7th

 

 

Summertime Limited

This train ride is a relaxing trip through the beautiful Deer Creek Valley and takes you past the Iron Bridge and to the picnic grove where you are invited to enjoy your own picnic lunch. Bring your own food, drinks, and chairs. We will layover at the picnic grove for 30 minutes to allow time to enjoy your picnic. Our train rides are rain or shine!

New this year! Book the Blue Caboose for up to 20 passengers for a flat rate. Your group will have private use of the whole caboose. Food and drinks will be allowed in the caboose.

Date

June 3, July 1, August 5, September 9

Times

11:00 & 1:00

Prices

Adults- $14.00

Seniors (65 & up)- $13.00

Children (2-12) – $12.00   Children under 2 ride free

Private Blue Caboose Special- $200.00

Princess Express

Princesses and Princes, Kings and Queens, you are cordially invited to ride with us aboard the Princess Express! Three royal guests will join us for a live show and exciting ride…Rapunzel, The Arabian Princess, and Cinderella! Share in the magic with personal interactions, photo opportunities using your own camera at no extra charge, magical prizes, and your very own princess passport! Meet and greet with characters during the ride and sing along to some of your favorite songs. Be sure to wear your most festive royal attire! We look forward to having you join us for this enchanting ride! Our train rides are rain or shine!

Date

June 17

Times

10am, 11:45am and 2:30 pm

Prices

Adult – $22.00

Children (2-12) – $19.00  Children under 2 ride free

 

Western Train Robbery 

This train ride will feature an old west raid on our station and a train robbery that will be interactive with passengers on the train. The Sheriff is searching for the thieves, are they hiding on the train? All actors will be dressed in period clothing. Feel free to join them in dressing in late 1800’s era clothing.

Please be aware there will be the sound of gunfire during this train ride. If you are bothered by loud noises in the way of gunfire (blanks will be used that have no projectile) and loud voices, this train is not for you. Young children may be bothered by loud sounds, consider using ear plugs.

 

Date

July 29

Times

10:00am, 11:45, 2:30pm

Prices

Adults – $17, Seniors (65 & up) – $16 and Children (2-12) – $15, children under 2 are free

 

 

Galactic Express   

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, begin your TRAIN-ing with Master Darro Lin, and meet well-known space knights and a little green alien. Be sure to bring your very own space weapon for training and feel free to dress up as your favorite space knight!

Dates

September 30 & October 1

Times

10:00am, 11:45am, 2:30pm

Prices

Adult – $22.00     Children (2-12) – $19.00  Children under 2 ride free

Pumpkin Patch Express

We invite you to take a train ride in the changing fall colors to the Pumpkin Patch! Every passenger is invited to pick their own pumpkin to take home (until supplies last). This train ride is about 1 ½ hours long. Times listed are departure times. Please arrive 30 minutes early to pick up tickets in the station. Children under 2 ride free but require a ticket. Our train rides are rain or shine!

New this year! Book the Blue Caboose for up to 20 passengers for a flat rate. Your group will have private use of the whole caboose.

Dates

October 7 & 8 and 14 & 15

Times

10:00am, 11:45am, 2:15pm

Prices

Adult – $17.00

Senior (65 & up) – $16.00

Children (2-12) – $15.00 Under 2 rides free

Private Blue Caboose Special- $300.00

 

Villains’ Express

Sometimes it feels good to be bad…

Join your favorite villains for meet and greets and a hair-raising ride full of laughs, sneers and magical Halloween trickery! Enjoy a live show and sing-along to their favorite evil songs. This not-so-scary event is family friendly and perfect for ages 1-100!

Our new Villains Express train features Maleficent, the Sea Witch and one very conceited hunter.

Date

October 21

Times

10:00am, 11:45am, 2:30pm

Prices

Adult – $22.00, Children (2-12) – $19.00  Children under 2 ride free

 

Halloween Costume Special

This Halloween train ride is family friendly, not too scary. Our Halloween Costume Special is all about costumes, so dress up in your favorite costume and show it off! Prizes will be awarded to the best costume for children under 2, children 2-12 and adults and big kids over 12. Every child receives a treat. Fun for all ages! Our 1920 passenger coach will be decorated for Halloween. Or ride in the open-air car, if you dare, and see if you can spot the spooks who live in the woods. This train ride is about 50-60 minutes long. Times listed are departure times. Please arrive 30 minutes early to pick up your ticket. Children under 2 are free but require a ticket. Our train rides are rain or shine!

New this year! Book the Blue Caboose for up to 20 passengers for a flat rate. Your group will have private use of the whole caboose

Date

October 28

Times

4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Prices

Adults- $14.00

Seniors (65 & up)- $13.00

Children (2-12) – $12.00   Children under 2 ride free

Private Blue Caboose Special- $200.00

 

Fall Foliage Express  

Come and take a relaxing ride and see the fall colors in the beautiful Deer Creek Valley. Times listed are departure times, please arrive 30 minutes early to pick up your ticket. Our train rides are rain or shine!

New this year! Book the Blue Caboose for up to 20 passengers for a flat rate. Your group will have private use of the whole caboose

Date

November  4

Times for November 4

10:30am, 11:45pm, 1:30pm

Date

November 5

Times for November 5

11:30am, 12:45pm

Prices

Adults- $14.00

Seniors (65 & up)- $13.00

Children (2-12) – $12.00   Children under 2 ride free

Private Blue Caboose Special- $200.00

 

This year Stewartstown Railroad Company is holding a food drive.

The holidays are a tough time for some families and individuals facing food insecurity. We ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to help us with our food drive. All food will be donated to a food pantry located in Stewartstown. Some items that are most requested by food pantries are-

Peanut butter
Canned soup.
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Canned stew
Canned fish
Canned beans
Pasta

Santa Claus Express         

We invite you to take a train ride with the big guy himself, Santa Claus!  Our 1920 Passenger coach will be decorated for the season. Every family will have time to visit with Santa. Take your own photos at no extra charge. Every child will receive a treat from Santa. Children under 2 are free but require a ticket. This train ride is about 50-60 minutes long. Times listed are departure times. Please arrive 30 minutes early to pick up your ticket. Our train rides are rain or shine!

The holidays are a tough time for some families and individuals facing food insecurity. We ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to help us with our food drive. All food will be donated to a food pantry located in Stewartstown.

Dates

November 25 & 26

December 3, 16, 17, 23

Times

10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:15pm

Prices

Adult – $17.00

Senior (65 & up) – $16.00

Children (2-12) – $15.00 Under 2 rides free

 

The Grinch Express

We invite you to take a ride with everyone’s favorite grumpy holiday character! We received special permission from Dr. Seuss Enterprises to offer a reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, written by Dr. Seuss in 1957.  Every family will have time to visit with our special Holiday Grump (can you guess who it is?).  Every child will receive a treat from The Holiday Grump. This ride might be best for older children, the Holiday Grump can be scary to young children. Because Santa Claus and The Grump don’t get along, Santa decided to take this day off. Children under 2 sitting on an adult’s lap ride free but require a ticket.  This train ride is about 50-60 minutes long. Times listed are departure times. Please arrive 30 minutes early to pick up your ticket. Please note- All ticket sales are final, no refunds for this event. However, we offer exchanges for different dates and times. Our train rides are rain or shine!

The holidays are a tough time for some families and individuals facing food insecurity. We ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to help us with our food drive. All food will be donated to a food pantry located in Stewartstown.

Dates

December 2 & 10

Times

11:00am, 1:15pm, 2:45pm

Prices

Adult – $17.00

Senior (65 & up) – $16.00

Children (2-12) – $15.00 Under 2 rides free

 

 

Evening with The Grinch

We invite you to take a ride with everyone’s favorite grumpy holiday character! We received special permission from Dr. Seuss Enterprises to offer a reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, written by Dr. Seuss in 1957.  Every family will have time to visit with our special Holiday Grump (can you guess who it is?).  Every child will receive a treat from The Holiday Grump. This ride might be best for older children, The Grump can be scary for younger children. If you think the Holiday Grump is grumpy during the day, just wait, he’s more of a grumpy, grump in the evenings. Because Santa Claus and The Grump don’t get along, Santa decided to take this day off. Children under 2 sitting on an adult’s lap ride free but require a ticket.  This train ride is about 50-60 minutes long. Times listed are departure times. Please arrive 30 minutes early to pick up your ticket. Our train rides are rain or shine! Please note- All ticket sales are final, no refunds for this event. However, we offer exchanges for different dates and times.

The holidays are a tough time for some families and individuals facing food insecurity. We ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to help us with our food drive. All food will be donated to a food pantry located in Stewartstown.

Date

December 2

Time

6:00pm

Prices

Adult – $17.00

Senior (65 & up) – $16.00

Children (2-12) – $15.00 Under 2 rides free

 

Ice Princess Special       

Start your holiday with a wish come true! We invite you to take a train ride with our special guests, the Ice Queen, the Ice Princess and the Ice Harvester. Join along as our special guests sing songs you know and love. Everyone will have time to take photos with all our special guests at no extra charge. Please feel free to dress up as your favorite Ice Princess or in your favorite dress up outfit. Santa will not be on this train ride; he is taking the day off to prepare his sleigh. Lap babies sitting on an adult’s lap ride free. This train ride is about 60-70 minutes long. Times listed are departure times. Please arrive 30 minutes early to pick up your ticket. Our train rides are rain or shine!

The holidays are a tough time for some families and individuals facing food insecurity. We ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to help us with our food drive. All food will be donated to a food pantry located in Stewartstown.

Date

December 9

Times

9:00am, 10:45am, 1:30pm, 3:15pm

Prices

Adult – $22.00

Children (2-12) – $19.00  Children under 2 ride free

 

 

 

Evening with Santa Claus

We invite you to take an evening train ride with the big guy himself, Santa Claus!  Our 1920 Passenger coach will be decorated for the season. Every family will have time to visit with Santa. Take your own photos at no extra charge. Our Special Evening with Santa Claus will include a reading of “Twas The Night Before Christmas”. Every child will receive a treat from Santa. Children under 2 are free but require a ticket. This train ride is about 50-60 minutes long. Times listed are departure times. Please arrive 30 minutes early to pick up your ticket. Our train rides are rain or shine!

The holidays are a tough time for some families and individuals facing food insecurity. We ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to help us with our food drive. All food will be donated to a food pantry located in Stewartstown.

Date

December 16 & 23

Time

6:00pm

Prices

Adult – $17.00

Senior (65 & up) – $16.00

Children (2-12) – $15.00 Under 2 rides free

 

From Earlier This Year:

Easter Egg Hunt Special

Our Easter Egg Hunt Special offers a train ride with the Easter Bunny to our picnic grove, where children can participate in an Easter Egg Hunt (limit of 5 eggs per child, open to children 2-12). Please bring your own basket to collect eggs. Times are departure times, please arrive 30 minutes early.

Dates and Times-  March 25 & 26 – 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:45pm  and  April 2 – 11:00am & 1:30pm

Prices-

Adults-$17

Seniors (65 & Up)-$16

Children (2-12)-$15    Under 2 rides free

 

 

“Easter Bunny” Express

Our “Easter Bunny” Express (No egg hunt) offers our traditional train ride with the Easter Bunny. Every Child receives a treat from the Easter Bunny. There is no egg hunt with these rides. Times are departure times, please arrive 30 minutes early

Dates and times- April 1 – 1:45 only and on April 8 – 10:00am, 11:15am, 1:45pm

Prices-
Adults-$17
Seniors (65 & Up)-$16
Children (2-12)-$15    Under 2 rides free

 

The Wonderland Special

Join Alice, the Mad Hatter, and Queen of Hearts for the best ever UN-birthday party on the rails! We will ride the train to the picnic grove where tea (apple juice) will be served. The Mad Hatter will delight all with his quirky card magic and Alice will teach everyone the proper etiquette for our tea party and croquet.  Be sure to show the Queen of Hearts your best manners, or it’ll be OFF with your HEAD! Please feel free to wear your best tea party outfit and a hat if you wish. Times listed are departure times, please arrive at the station 30 minutes early. This ride is about 1 ½ hours, which includes a 30-35 minute stop at the picnic grove.

Dates – April 29

Times- 10:00am, 11:45am, 2:30pm

Prices- $22 per person (under 2 ride free)

Wonderland tickets go on sale on Feb. 28th