June 15th – STEAM-POWERED
9:00 AM – Departure from Edon
11:30 AM – Arrival in Hillsdale
3:00 PM – Departure from Hillsdale
6:00 PM – Arrival in Edon
June 16th – STEAM-POWERED
9:00 AM – Departure from Edon
11:45 AM – Arrival in Jonesville
3:00 PM – Departure from Jonesville
6:15 PM – Arrival in Edon
$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)
$5,000 – Private Car (15-20 Guests)
All-day excursion
Edon, OH 43518
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.
Riding aboard a vintage train can be an exciting and memorable occasion. Our events are meant to be sensory experiences – from the onboard accommodations and food service to the dramatic sights and sounds of a historic locomotive pulling the train. Passengers can enjoy standard accommodations in our open window coach or regular deluxe coach classes, or opt for a special experience on our open-air car or within our first-class lounge cars straight out of the 1940s and 50s. With the exception of our open window and open-air cars, all cars are climate controlled and restrooms are available on board throughout our train set.
Foodservice is generally only available in first class and lounge car accommodations, and available when specified as part of your ticket purchase. Please check the details for your tickets and trip, as onboard food may not always be available, and always make sure to check your email for your receipt and pre-trip instructions and information. Be sure to review our FAQs, safety-related items, and disclaimers located under the ticket information. We look forward to seeing you aboard!
Seating in the Collinsville Inn (No. 148), Franklin Inn (No. 142), or Norrisville Inn, (No. 147), these deluxe coachs feature reclining chairs, air conditioning, and open vestibules. Children three and under do not require a ticket if they occupy your seat or lap.
First-class accommodations in the Silver Diner, 1950s dining car parlor car originally built for the California Zephyr and later upgraded and operated by Amtrak. This ticket includes light breakfast appetizers and refreshments served on board.
First-class rotating lounge seat accommodations in the Paul Revere, a 1951 parlor car originally built for the Pennsylvania Railroad. This ticket includes light breakfast appetizers and refreshments served on board.
First-class table to accommodate four guests in a single party aboard the Paul Revere, a 1951 parlor car originally built for the Pennsylvania Railroad. This ticket includes light breakfast appetizers and refreshments served on board for all four guests.
First-class accommodations aboard the Woodland Stream, a 1949 lounge car originally built for the New York Central Railroad. This ticket includes light breakfast appetizers and refreshments served on board.
Please note: This car is currently undergoing maintenance and may not be available. Please select the Waitlist option to be notified if it will be added to our train.
Enjoy exclusive accommodations for a group of 15-20 guests aboard the Roanoke, a private Pullman business car originally built for the Norfolk & Western. Take in the countryside from the open-air platform, and enjoy food and refreshments throughout the day. This car will be featured on the rear of the train.
Questions about your order or accomodations? Our volunteer staff can be reached by clicking the button below.
