Schedule

Schedules are adhered to as much as possible; however, our railroad reserves the right to alter schedules or make equipment changes as operating conditions require.

2012 Summer/Fall Train Schedule

Departures from Middletown Station Only

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March 31 – Easter Bunny Express

April 1, 6, 7 – Easter Bunny Express (No regular Scheduled Trains)

May 26, 27, and 28 (Memorial Day) 10:00 am, Noon and 1:30 pm
(Saturday) 5 – Mom’s Special Dinner Train

June
(Thursdays) 14, 21, 28 at 10:00am, Noon, and 1:30pm
(Saturdays) 16, 23, 30 at 10:00am, Noon, and 1:30pm
(Sundays) 17*, 24 at Noon and 1:30pm

• *On 6/19 Dad’s ride for $8.00 with a child or grandchild!!

July
(Thursdays) 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:00am, Noon, and 1:30pm
(Saturdays) 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:00am, Noon, and 1:30pm
(Sundays) 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at Noon and 1:30pm

• Wednesday the 4th there will be Train Rides at 10:00am and Noon. A Caboose Ride at 1:30pm. All seats sold on a first come, first served basis.

August
(Thursdays) 2, 9, 16, 23, 39 at 10:00am, Noon, and 1:30pm
(Saturdays) 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:00am, Noon, and 1:30pm
(Sundays) 5, 12, 19, 26 at Noon, and 1:30pm

September - Scroll down to see info about special event trains this month.
Regular train rides scheduled for:
(Saturday 1 at 10:00am, Noon, and 1:30pm
(Sunday 2 at Noon and 1:30pm

October - Scroll down to see info about special event trains this month.
Regular train rides scheduled for:
(Saturdays) 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:00am, Noon, and 1:30pm
(Sundays) 5, 12, 19, 26 at Noon and 1:30pm

November

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REGULAR SCHEDULE TRAIN FARES:

Ride is one hour and fifteen minutes round trip through the Swatara Creek Valley;
Live narration and music. We sell round trip tickets only.

Adult (12 yrs. & up) $12.00
Seniors (60+ yrs) $10.00
Child (2 to 11 yrs.) $7.00
Under 2 yrs are free if they don’t occupy a seat

Because we know how important you are, ACTIVE MILITARY & VETS receive $2.00 OFF the Adult or Senior fare. Just show your ID to the Ticket Agent.

Payments accepted with Money Order, VISA or MASTERCARD. Refunds will be issued up to 14 days prior to the ride; however, a $10.00 processing fee will be retained.

We are ADA accessible at the Middletown Station Platform. “Motorized Wheelchairs” will not fit through the coach doorways. Manual wheelchairs can not be wider than 25 inches, including the rubber bumper.

Reservations are recommended for all Special Event Trains. If a special event train sells out, there will be assigned seating. If you intend to come with friends, please let the reservation clerks know the last name of the other people that you would like to be seated with. Dinner train seating is usually 4 or 6 people per table. If you have more than 4 or 6 people in your party, we will seat the other members of your party near by.

PLEASE NOTE: Our Dinner Trains sell out quickly. Come as a couple or a group, but call early!

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Special Event Trains

Easter Bunny Express – always a great time! March 31 April 1, 6 & 7 departing 11:00am and 1:30 pm (1 to 1 1/2 hours) The Bunny will stop by with treats for the children.  Enjoy the Springtime view of scenic Swatara Creek  Valley.  Bring a camera and save the memories. Adult $ 14.00; Child (2-11 yrs) $8.00. (Infants: $2.00. Seat not included.) Reservations highly recommended; we will sell empty seats to our walkup passengers.

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Mom’s Special Dinner Train (2+ hours) Saturday, May 5 ( the weekend before Mother’s Day), departing at 6:00pm. Take time for “dinner in the diner” with Mom and the family. Relaxing music by Jeff Fields, soloist, plus room to dance. Adults (20+) $50; Teens (13-19) $40; Youth (8-12) $30; Children (2-7) $15.00; no charge for infants, but please bring their meal. Appropriate attire: casual

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Elgin, Joliet, & Eastern CABOOSE and Conrail CABOOSE Rides (1 hour) Leaving at 3:30 PM ONLY for some “street running” fun. Empty seats will be sold to walup passengers. Fare: Adults (12 yrs +) $9.00; Children (2-11 yrs) $5.00

• May 26, 27, 28
• June 16 & 17
• July 4 & 14
• August 11
• September 2
• October 7

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Sinatra Sounds Dinner Train (2+ hours) Saturday, June 9, the train leaves at 6:00pm. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Brownstone Cafe and live music from the Big Band Era. Adults (15+ years) $55.00 each. Appropriate attire is casual.

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Murder By Moonlight Dinner Trains (3 hrs round trip) Departing 6:00 pm

• SOLD OUT – September 8: Murder Most Fowl
• October 13: Spoiler Alert
• November 17: A Tangent for Murder

Train leaves at 6:00pm sharp, so don’t be late or you’ll miss the ride, a delicious meal and A MYSTERY to figure out. Adult (15 yrs+) Fare: $60.00, which includes your train ride, meal and entertainment. Tips are extra. Reservations Required. Casual Attire is always appropriate. Shows by Otter Productions.

12th Annual “Civil War Remembered” Reenactment: September 22, train leaves Middletown at 11:00am & 2:30 pm. September 23, train leaves Middletown at 11:00am only. New Locations!! New Scenarios and ALL the action occurs along the tracks and aboard the train. A history lesson just outside the window. Fare: Adult (12 yrs+) $20.00; Children (6-11 yrs) $10.00 Empty seats will be sold to walkup passengers. Reservations Recommended

Pumpkin Patch Train Rides (1 1/2 – 2 hours) October 20, 21, 27, and 28 leaving at 3:30 pm our train stops at a Farmers Field for the children to pick out their pumpkin. Dress warm. Wear comfortable shoes for your trip out into the field. Lots of time for pictures with the scarecrows! Bring a camera and share the memories. By Reservation Only. Fare: Adults (12 years+) $17.00; Children (2-11 yrs) $10.00; Infant (under 2 yrs) $2.00

This schedule is also on the brochure that you can view and print here.

PLEASE NOTE: Our schedules are adhered to as much as possible; however, our Railroad reserves the right to change schedules or equipment as operating conditions occur.

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