THE EXPERIENCE

Celebrate the return of a hometown landmark during Pleasant Lake Days with a family-friendly Ice Cream Train aboard a vintage passenger train!

Enjoy complimentary ice cream treats, live music, and classic summertime fun as you ride the rails through the Indiana countryside on a round-trip journey from the newly restored Pleasant Lake railroad depot. Passengers of all ages will delight in this breezy, nostalgic diesel-powered train ride that pairs perfectly with the town’s annual small-town celebration.

Ticket sales begin July 24th at 6:00 PM. Refresh your browser to ensure you’re getting the most up-to-date information.

Explore the festival before or after your ride — including a parade, fireworks, food trucks, car show, kids’ activities, and a free open house and tours of the depot, which has been newly restored thanks to community support and generous donations.

THE OFFERINGS

Deluxe Coach, Festival Seats, Lounge, and Family Tables, which can seat four guests each, are available.

Children three years of age and younger who do not occupy a seat ride free in Deluxe Coach only.

Lounge tickets are reserved for guests 18 years of age or older.

For details on which cars are climate-controlled, head to our booking page or review our accommodations below. All seats in Deluxe Coach and Silver Diner are air-conditioned.

Family Table Tickets can accommodate a maximum of four guests per table, and additional single tickets cannot be added. For additional seats, guests must purchase an additional Dining Car Table.

All tickets are individually priced unless specifically referenced or otherwise marked. ADA-specific seats are available in Deluxe Coach only.

Passengers may bring their own personal food and non-alcoholic drinks. Pets are not permitted, but service animals are welcome.

THE FINE PRINT 

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.

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. Due to the historic and vintage nature of our rolling stock and locomotives, we reserve the right to substitute motive power or equipment if necessary. All trains run rain or shine.

By traveling with us, you agree to our terms and conditions.