Train Times/Excursions

Hand on the Throttle

Treat yourself or the train enthusiast in your life to a unique "Hand on the Throttle" ride with one of our experienced engineers aboard a steam locomotive. Hand on the Throttle rides are approximately 30 minutes long. Must be 18+, possess a valid driver's license, wear closed-toe shoes, full-length pants/jeans and a long-sleeved shirt. We suggest eye and ear protection, gloves and a hat. Tickets are $150 for 30-minutes. Space is limited, and reservations are required.

Steam Train Rides - Coach & Private Caboose

Steam returns to WSRR!  Experience the exciting sights, smells and sounds of steam for three weekends only!   Ride behind a real, coal-fired steam locomotive. Be sure to have your camera ready for some memorable photos.  We'll have two open flat cars behind the steamer, plus several enclosed cars and a caboose available for private reservations. Departures at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM each day.   Note that you may not want to wear your Sunday best because the steam locomotive can shower a little coal dust and water at times.   Daytime excursions are 1 hour and 10 minutes -- rain or shine!

Child (2-12) and Seniors (55+): $18.00; Adult 13-54: $22.00; Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket (must ride with adult).

Private Caboose (includes fares for up to 20 people): $450.00. Children under 2 do not count toward total number of guests.

***Our coaches are handicap accessible. Please let us know in advance if accessible seating is required. Private Cabooses are NOT handicap accessible. 

Railfan Photo Special

This year's Railfan Photo Special theme is "Final Days of Steam in the 1950s".

Photographers of all skill levels, railfans, and everyone in between are welcome to enjoy a series of photo runbys complete with props and people dressed in period-appropriate apparel. We will be using steam engine Jeddo Coal Co. #85 to lead freight and GE #9331 leading the passenger train.

This event is not handicap accessible. Reservations Required.

Adults: $75.00 Children/Seniors: $50.00