We went on the Grandparents Day Special, where grandparents received a discounted admission price. Ordered and paid for tickets online, but can purchase day of, if available. There were 2 trips that day. We rode the 2:30 pm time.
The ride consisted of a half-hour narrated...
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We went on the Grandparents Day Special, where grandparents received a discounted admission price. Ordered and paid for tickets online, but can purchase day of, if available. There were 2 trips that day. We rode the 2:30 pm time.
The ride consisted of a half-hour narrated travel to a Picnic Grove where you had 20 minutes or so to enjoy a snack or lunch if you packed one. The brochure did suggest bringing food for your layover. The grove had many tables with a trash can provided, but no restroom facilities. The train did have a working toilet in each car. The picnic area was by a creek, but not access to the water. Those who did not get off the train traveled further down the tracks but came back to pick us picnic goers back up, and we rode back to the station being pushed backwards, but you could flip your seats. One family rented the caboose and had a child's birthday party trainride!
All the conductors wore period clothes and your tickets were punched on the train, just like back in the day. There was plenty of waving to vehicles, and the train passed through all the railroad crossings.
The remodeled station had many historic pictures, modern restrooms, a family restroom, and a gift shop.
This is an ALL VOLUNTEER non-profit, so all funds raised go back into the trains. Volunteer opportunities are available. Support local!