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INDIANA PICNIC TRAIN
Afternoon and evening trips offering 2-and 4-hour excursions into Southeastern Michigan

TRAIN DATES

June 28th, 29th, August 10th, 16th

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TICKET PRICES (2 HOURS)

$9.00 – Child
$12.00 – Adult
$35.00 – First Class | Open Window Lounge (21+ and Over)
$75.00 – First Class | Silver Diner Table (Seats Four)
Private car options available by request.

TICKET PRICES (4 HOURS)

$18.00 – Child
$24.00 – Adult
$45.00 – First Class | Open Window Lounge (21+ and Over)
$95.00 – First Class | Silver Diner Table (Seats Four)
Private car options available by request.

Duration

2 & 4 Hours

Parking & Boarding

FOR ALL TRIPS DEPARTING ANGOLA:
Indiana Rail Experience
611 W Maumee St
Angola, IN 46703

FOR ALL TRIPS DEPARTING PLEASANT LAKE:
Indiana Rail Experience
1469 W Main St,
Pleasant Lake, IN 46779

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THE EXPERIENCE

THE EXPERIENCE

Pack your picnic and climb aboard! Gather your family and friends for a relaxing summer outing aboard a vintage, diesel-powered train — with afternoon and evening trips available. Trip length and routes vary by date, and you’ll enjoy your picnic right on board as the countryside rolls by. Cars reserved for guests 21 and older will also be available.

THE OFFERINGS

Picnic Trains depart from Angola on June 28th and 29th and Pleasant Lake on August 10th and 16th. Tickets include Child and Adult seating in Deluxe Coach, Table Seats, and Lounge Seats for guests 21-and-Over. A private Pullman Car is also available for charter for groups of 15-20.

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 

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.

ACCOMMODATIONS

DELUXE COACH

$9.00–$24.00

  • 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
  • Open vestibules
  • ADA accommodations and restrooms
  • Children three and under who do not occupy a seat and babes in arms ride free

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LAWTON PARK LOUNGE CAR

$35.00–$45.00

  • Open Window table seating in Lawton Park
  • Ideal for railroad fans to enjoy the sights and sounds of the passing scenery
  • Complimentary light refreshments
  • Four generous viewing doors
  • This car is not climate-controlled, but it does include fans and heat

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CENTLIVRE PARK TABLE CAR

$70.00–$90.00

  • Open Window lounge and couch seating in Lawton Park
  • Ideal for railroad fans to enjoy the sights and sounds of the passing scenery
  • Complimentary light refreshments
  • Opening windows
  • Four generous viewing doors
  • ADA restroom
  • This car is not climate-controlled, but it does include fans and heat

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SILVER DINER TABLE CAR

$75.00 – $95.00

  • First Class seat in Silver Diner, a 1950s dining car
  • Full climate-control
  • Complimentary light refreshments

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KITCHI GAMMI CLUB
PRIVATE PULLMAN

$1500

  • Group accommodations for up to 20 guests in Kitchi Gammi, a 1920s Pullman built for the Nickel Plate Road
  • Complimentary beverage service
  • Restrooms available on board
  • Full climate control
  • Solarium lounge and table seating
  • Kitchen available

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PRIVATE PULLMAN CAR

$1700

  • 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
  • Complimentary 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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