October 24th, 25th, 26th – DIESEL-POWERED
Pleasant Lake, Indiana – Reading, Michigan
Departures at 2:30 PM on Friday
Departures at 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday
AUTUMN LIMITED
Three-hour excursion featuring cider and cozy seasonal treats
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TRAIN DATES
SUMMARY
Perfect for a casual and cozy fall outing, the Autumn Limited offers a three-hour scenic ride through Indiana and Michigan aboard a vintage diesel train, with cider, desserts, and open-air views along the way. Ideal for families, couples, and groups, with proceeds supporting local preservation.
Duration
Each trip is approximately 3 hours with no stops or layover. Trains depart twice daily on Saturday and Sunday and once on Friday
Parking & Boarding
Pleasant Lake Depot
1469 W Main Street,
Pleasant Lake, IN 46779
1469 W Main Street,
Pleasant Lake, IN 46779
TICKET PRICES
Select tickets include specific accommodations and amenities.
Deluxe Coach
$25 – $45
Open Window Class
$95 – $250
First Class
$110 – $375
Pullman Class
$160 – $300
First Class Suite
$189 – $380 (Seats 2–5)
Private Pullman
$2,500 (Seats 15–20)
THE EXPERIENCE
THE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a three-hour fall color train ride aboard a vintage passenger train through Northeast Indiana and into Southeast Michigan on the diesel-powered Autumn Limited on October 24th, 25th, or 26th. Guests seeking an all-day, steam-powered experience may also enjoy our Fall Colors Steam Special.
Enjoy a drink of cider in our 1950s dining car, relax with a cozy dessert in a historic Pullman, take in the sweater weather from the open air souvenir car, or reserve a private car for your family or business.
The three-hour round-trips depart at 9:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday and 2:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Autumn Limited does not feature any stops or layovers.
Group rates and business charters are available for Friday, October 24th.
This excursion is a fundraiser operated by the volunteers of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Your patronage supports our ongoing rail preservation and community enrichment efforts.
THE OFFERINGS
Deluxe Coach, Open Window, First Class, Pullman Class, Private Suites, and Private Car tickets are available for this excursion. Children three years of age and younger who do not occupy a seat ride free in Deluxe Coach only. All tickets are individually priced unless specifically referenced or otherwise marked as Couples, Table, Couch, Suite, etc. ADA-specific seats are available in Deluxe Coach only.
Select First Class tickets include complimentary coffee and light refreshments. Additional amenities are included where listed. A cash bar is available for responsible guests 21 years of age or older.
Passengers may bring their own personal food and non-alcoholic drinks. Pets are not permitted, but service animals are welcome.
THE FINE PRINT
Ticket prices as shown do not include processing fees. Tickets are automatically emailed to passengers upon checkout and are not sent via any other means. Guests are advised to double-check their email address for accuracy before completing their purchase and to check their spam or junk mail folder if they don’t see the confirmation email and to communicate with the ticket agent using the purchasing email and not an alternate address.
Parking, boarding, and safety information is included with every purchase confirmation. Your review of this information is essential to ensuring an enjoyable experience.
Passengers wishing to travel together should book their tickets as part of the same reservation and under the same name. Refunds or exchanges are only available 30 days or more before travel. In place of refunds, credits for future travel and experiences are offered. Due to their historic nature, only select cars are ADA accessible.
By traveling with us, you agree to our terms and conditions.
ACCOMMODATIONS
DELUXE COACH
CHILD $25
ADULTS $45
- Deluxe Coach seating in the Collinsville Inn, Franklin Inn, and New York Central No. 2568
- Full climate-control
- Semi-reclined chairs in
- Collinsville Inn and Franklin Inn
- Walkover seats featured in New York Central No. 2568
- Open vestibules
- ADA accommodations and restrooms
- Children three and under who do not occupy a seat and babies in arms ride free
LAWTON PARK LOUNGE SEAT
$95
- Open Window lounge and couch seating in Lawton Park
- Ideal for enjoying the sights and sounds of the passing scenery
- Complimentary coffee and light refreshments
- Opening windows
- Four generous viewing doors
- ADA restroom
- This car is not climate-controlled, but it does include fans and heat
CENTLIVRE PARK TABLE TICKET
$250
- Open Window table ticket seats four guests per ticket in Centlivre Park
- Ideal for enjoying the sights and sounds of the passing scenery
- Complimentary coffee and light refreshments
- Four generous viewing doors
- This car is not climate-controlled, but it does include fans and heat
SILVER DINER
$110
- First Class individual table seat in Silver Diner, a 1950s dining car
- Full climate-control
- Complimentary coffee and light refreshments
- Complimentary seasonal confections
PACIFIC ISLAND
$115 – $375
- First Class Lounge, Couch, or Table accommodations in Pacific Island, a 1950s lounge/sleeper
- Full climate-control
- Complimentary coffee and light refreshments
- Complimentary seasonal confections
- Restrooms in suites and the lounge
PACIFIC ISLAND PRIVATE SUITES
$189 – $380
- First Class private suite accommodations in Pacific Island, a 1950s lounge/sleeper
- Ideal for couples, families, or passengers with sensory processing needs in groups of 2-5
- A single suite ticket accommodates all guests in the group
- Full climate-control
- Complimentary coffee and light refreshments
- Complimentary seasonal confections
- Restrooms in suites and lounge
PULLMAN COUPLES TABLE
$300
- Couples Table accommodations for two guests in Kitchi Gammi, a 1920s Pullman built for the Nickel Plate Road
- Each ticket purchase will board and seat two guests at their own private table
- Complimentary beverage service
- Complimentary seasonal offerings prepared and served on board
- Restrooms available on board
- Full climate control
PULLMAN LOUNGE SEAT
$160
- Lounge accommodations in Kitchi Gammi Club, a 1920s Pullman built for the Nickel Plate Road
- Complimentary beverage service
- Complimentary seasonal offerings prepared and served on board
- Restrooms available on board
- Full climate control
PRIVATE PULLMAN CAR
$2,500
- Private car accommodations for up to 15 guests aboard the Roanoke, a private Pullman business car originally built for the Norfolk & Western Railway
- Ideal for large families, groups, or small business gatherings
- Children permitted
- Complimentary coffee and light beverage service
- Full climate control
- Open-air platform
- Dining room seating
- Solarium lounge seating
- Restrooms in suites
- Catering kitchen available
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