Enjoy an all-day steam excursion on Father’s Day Weekend featuring historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no. 765! These excursions will treat passengers to a summer train ride from Edon, Ohio to Southeastern Michigan for a three-hour layover in the historic downtown of Hillsdale on Saturday and Jonesville on Sunday.
Departing at 9:00 AM, the train will arrive in each town for lunch, where passengers can enjoy lunch and area amenities on their own. Shuttles will be provided to assist guests in traveling to each downtown area and many businesses will have special operating hours to cater exclusively to the train.
With a scheduled departure at 3:00 PM, the train will arrive back in Edon in the evening before 7:00 PM. A photo runby is planned on the return trip so guests can enjoy photographing and filming the train at speed.
Deluxe Coach, Open-Air, First-Class, and Private-Car tickets are available. Select amenities include open vestibules, onboard entertainment, a photo runby, and light appetizers and drink service for first-class passengers. This trip will be steam-powered in all directions.JUNE 15th9:00 AM - Departure from Edon11:30 AM – Arrival in Hillsdale3:00 PM – Departure from Hillsdale6:00 PM – Arrival in EdonJUNE 16th9:00 AM - Departure from Edon11:45 AM – Arrival in Jonesville3:00 PM – Departure from Jonesville6:15 PM – Arrival in EdonTICKET PRICES$119.00 – Deluxe Coach$249.00 – First Class Diner$249.00 – First Class Lounge$350.00 – $450.00 – First Class Suite (Seats 2-3 Guests)$849.00 – First Class Table (Seats 4 Guests)$225.00 – $239.00 – Open Air Parlor/Lounge Cars - COMING SOON$5,000 – Private Pullman Car (15-20 Guests) - COMING SOONJOIN OUR WAIT LIST HEREClick here to join our wait list for cars which are listed as coming soon or classes that are sold out.
PLEASE NOTE
Due to its historic nature, the Indiana Rail Experience is not traditionally ADA-accessible. A limited number of ADA seats are available in Deluxe Coach No. 142 and 148, and a portable wheelchair lift is available at most boarding sites. Otherwise, passenger cars used on excursions feature steep steps, narrow hallways, and doorways, as well as small restrooms which can present challenges for guests with limited mobility. Don't hesitate to get in touch with our ticket agent before purchasing for questions on accommodations or to ensure the availability of our wheelchair lift ahead of your arrival.You agree to review and consent to our policies, terms, conditions, and safety regulations by attending. Click here to view.If your desired time and date are unavailable, click here to join our waitlist as we add more cars and tickets.
