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INDIANA PICNIC TRAIN
Evening 2-hour trips during magic hour

TRAIN DATES

May 2nd, August 1st (Diesel-Powered)

TICKET PRICES

Bring your picnic and settle in for a sunset journey between Pleasant Lake, Indiana, and Hillsdale, Michigan. This vintage diesel-powered roundtrip pairs rolling countryside with golden-hour light — best enjoyed with friends, family, and a basket packed just right. Wine Car seating available for guests 21 and over.

Duration

5:30 – 7:45 PM
Pleasant Lake, Indiana – Edon, Ohio
(2 hours, 15 minutes)

Parking & Boarding

1469 W Main Street
Pleasant Lake, IN 46779

TICKET PRICES

Ticket fares range from $12 (Deluxe Coach) to
$95 (Acres Away Wine Class)
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SCHEDULE

5:30 PM — Depart Pleasant Lake

6:30 PM — Arrive in Edon

A brief stop allows the locomotives to reposition for the return trip.

6:45 PM — Depart Edon

7:45 PM — Arrive back in Pleasant Lake

THE EXPERIENCE

Pack your picnic and climb aboard! Gather your family and friends for a relaxing summer outing aboard a vintage, diesel-powered roundtrip timed to coincide with sunset’s magic hour.

You’ll enjoy your own self-prepared picnic right on board as the countryside rolls by. Select cars are reserved for guests 21-and-over and for guests seeking an elevated experience, book a ticket in our exclusive Acres Away Wine Class for complimentary wine tastings during your trip.

THE OFFERINGS

These trips do not include layovers or stops.

Tickets include Child and Adult seating in Deluxe Coach, Table Seats, Open Window Seats, and Wine Car seats for guests 21-and-Over. A private Pullman Car is also available for charter for groups of up to 20 people.

All excursions are roundtrips. Guests are responsible for bringing their own food and picnic supplies.

You bring the picnic — we’ll bring the train ride!

THE FINE PRINT 

  • Delivery: Tickets are emailed instantly upon purchase. Check your spam folder, but also ensure you enter your email correctly when ordering.

  • Boarding Info: Parking and safety details are included in your confirmation email. Save it. We’ll also send reminders.

  • Travel Together: To sit with friends, please book under one reservation.

  • Refunds: Available 30+ days before travel. Credits offered for late cancellations.

  • Provisions: Passengers may bring personal food and non-alcoholic refreshments.
  • Pets: Service animals are welcome, but please leave pets at home.
  • Accessibility: Due to their historic nature, only select cars are ADA accessible. They’re listed in the ticket selection screen.
  • Review all of our terms, conditions, and safety advisories before travel.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Selecting a fare will display detailed information about each ticket class and amenities after your desired date and time are chosen.

STANDARD & FAMILY

A classic, air-conditioned ride perfect for families or groups traveling together.

  • Deluxe Coach – $12/15
  • ADA seats available

*Prices do not include processing fees.

OPEN-AIR EXPERIENCES

Enjoy the sights and sounds of historic railroading from a lounge or individual table seat. Light refreshments provided.

  • Lawton Park lounge – $65
  • Centlivre Park seat – $45

*Prices do not include processing fees.

ACRES AWAY WINE CLASS

The ultimate first-class experience. Complimentary refreshments, amenities, and wine tastings with Acres Away Winery during your trip. (Ages 21+ only).

  • Silver Diner – $95

*Prices do not include processing fees.

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