|
Steam In The Valley - August 27 - 29, September 4-6 & September 10 - 12, 2010
Wild West Train To Dinners With Steam
Civil War Steam Trains
Steam & The Metamora Music Festival
Ride The Rails With Mr. Lincoln
NOTICE: The above steam trip will operate from Historic Downtown Metamora, Indiana.
These trips Do Not Operate from the Connersville Grand Central Station.
Flagg Coal Company #75 Locomotive Information
FCC #75 in Metamora 2008
Directions to Historic Metamora
Wild West Train To Dinner with Steam - August 27 & September 10, 2010
A Flagg Coal Company steam locomotive will be making a special Wild West Themed Train to Dinner excursion from Historic Downtown Metamora to the Laurel Hotel Restaurant. Entertainment to be provided by the Circle D Rangers the train will depart at 6PM from Metamora. Fares are $65 per person and includes the round trip train ride, the meal, tax and tip. A printable menu is available here. Limited seating is available and reservations are required. Train operates rain or shine.
Tickets on sale now.
Here is a link to a printable menu. Dinner orders need to be faxed to our office no later than 3 days before train's departure.
NOTICE: The above steam trip will operate from Historic Downtown Metamora, Indiana. These trips Do Not Operate from the Connersville Grand Central Station.
Directions to Historic Metamora
Metamora Civil War & Steam Weekend - August 28 & 29, 2010
Come along and take a trip back in time with us. Be in the middle of the action as an Union Army attachment protects a Flagg Coal Company steam locomotive . While along the line a relentless group of Confederate soldiers plan and wait. On Saturday and Sunday Festivities will start at 10:30 AM in Historic Downtown Metamora, with four departures of a Flagg Coal Company locomotive at 11:00 AM, 1:10 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Along the way, remnants of the Whitewater Canal locks, the restored Laurel Feeder Dam, and portions of the West Fork of the Whitewater River can be clearly seen. Fares for the scenic 70 minute, ten mile round trip adventure are $16 per person and children ages 2-12 ride for half price. Trips run rain or shine.
NOTICE: The above steam trip will operate from Historic Downtown Metamora, Indiana.
These trips Do Not Operate from the Connersville Grand Central Station.
Tickets on sale now.
Directions to Historic Metamora
Labor Day Valley Flyer - September 6, 2010
Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm on every Saturday and Sunday between May 1 and October 31. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover. Trains consisting of vintage equipment pulled by a rare diesel locomotive departs Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $20 for adult and $12 for children, one way fares are $15 for adults and $8 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $22 adult and $14 child.
Steam & Metamora Music Festival - Labor Day Weekend 2010
In conjunction with the 12th Annual Metamora Music Festival, Saturday September 4 and Sunday September 5, Festivities will start at 10:00 AM with four departures of Flagg Coal Company Locomotive at 11:00 AM, 1:10 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Along the way, remnants of the Whitewater Canal locks, the restored Laurel Feeder Dam, and portions of the West Fork of the Whitewater River can be clearly seen. Fares for the scenic ten mile round trip excursion pulled by a Flagg Coal Company locomotive are $16 per person and children ages 2-12 ride for half price. Trips run rain or shine.
Labor Day - Monday September 6, will also see four departures of a Flagg Coal Company Locomotive at 11:00 AM, 1:10 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Along the way, remnants of the Whitewater Canal locks, the restored Laurel Feeder Dam, and portions of the West Fork of the Whitewater River can be clearly seen. Fares for the scenic ten mile round trip excursion pulled by a Flagg Coal Company locomotive are $16 per person and children ages 2-12 ride for half price. Trips run rain or shine.
NOTICE: The above steam trip will operate from Historic Downtown Metamora, Indiana. These trips Do Not Operate from the Connersville Grand Central Station.
Tickets on sale now.
Directions to Historic Metamora
Ride The Rails With Steam And Abraham Lincoln - September 11 & 12, 2010
Come out and spend the day with the our 16th President Abraham Lincoln and a Flagg Coal steam locomotive. Over 200 years ago on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born near Hodgenville Kentucky. Lincoln spent from age seven to twenty-two in Southern Indiana before moving to Illinois and later becoming the 16th President of the United States.
Mr. Lincoln will be riding along with you as you travel along the scenic Whitewater Valley. Along the way, remnants of the Whitewater Canal locks, the restored Laurel Feeder Dam, and portions of the West Fork of the Whitewater River can clearly be seen. Ask the former president questions and have your photos taken to preserve the memories. Listen to one of the many speeches when the train arrives back in Metamora.
Festivities will start at 10:00 AM with four departures of a Flagg Coal Locomotive at 11:00 AM, 1:10 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Fares for the scenic ten mile round trip excursion pulled by a Flagg Coal Company Locomotive are $16 per person and children ages 2-12 ride for half price. Trips run rain or shine.
NOTICE: The above steam trip will operate from Historic Downtown Metamora, Indiana. These trips Do Not Operate from the Connersville Grand Central Station.
Tickets on sale now.
Directions to Historic Metamora
Metamora Canal Days Limited - October 1-3 2010
Enjoy the annual Metamora Canal Days Festival without worrying about parking. Enjoy a scenic train ride though the Whitewater Valley on this Valley Flyer excursion..Relax as you travel back in time to the historic town of Metamora. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants during the layover before your return trip to Connersville. This excursion leaves Connersville Grand Central Station at the times listed below.
Friday Oct 1 departs 10:00am w/2 hour layover.
Saturday Oct 2 departs 10:00am w/4 hour layover and 12:01pm w/2 hour layover
Sunday Oct 3 departs 10:00am w/4 hour layover and 12:01pm w/2 hour layover
The round trip fares for this train are $20 for adult and $12 for children, one way fares are $15 for adults and $8 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $22 adult and $14 child. Caboose tickets & rentals are available for all trips.
All trains departing Metamora for the return trip to Connersville on October 2 & 3
will combine and depart as one train consist.
Fall Foliage Flyer - October 2010
Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage in the Whitewater River Valley between Connersville and Metamora on one of our Fall Foliage Flyer Excursions. This special excursion runs every Thursday and Friday during October, departing the Connersville station at 10:00 am. In Historic Metamora. visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover before your return trip to Connersville.
Pumpkinliner - October 23 & 24, 2010
Bring the family out for a afternoon of fun. Enjoy a round trip from our Connersville Grand Central Station to the pumpkin patch. Your train ticket includes round trip train service, a hay ride to and from the patch, and a pumpkin for each child 12 and under.. Trains depart on Saturday Oct 23rd & Sunday Oct 24th 2009 at 10:00, 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30. Tickets are $9 for ages two and up and include a pumpkin for children age 12 and under. Tickets are Limited and Reservations are Recommended. Trains operate rain or shine. Tickets can not be exchanged or refunded.
Wild West Train to Dinner - October 29, 2010
Enjoy a Wild West themed Twilight Limited Train to Dinner excursion departing from downtown Connersville. Come and see Bandits, Marshals, Robber Barons,Fancy and some Not So Fancy Women as you roll through the scenic countryside. The wild west entertainment is being provided by the Circle D Rangers. This diesel powered excursion will depart at 6PM from Connersville's Grand Central Station. Fares are $39 per person and includes the round trip train ride, the meal, tax and tip. Limited seating is available and reservations are required. Train operates rain or shine.
A printable menu is available here. Dinner orders need to be faxed to our office no later than 3 days before train's departure.
THE POLAR EXPRESS(TM) - November & December 2010
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON... BELIEVE.
2010 Dates: November 19 - December 19
Seating is Limited
Tickets On Sale
THE POLAR EXPRESS rolls into Connersville's Grand Central Station this Holiday
Season. The Polar Express will come to life when the train departs Connersville's
Grand Central Station for a journey through the quiet countryside for a special
visit to the "North Pole" with Santa Claus.
Santa Claus Limited - Friday November 26, 2010
Board the train at Grand Central Station in Connersville to pick up Santa Claus along the way. Once on board Santa will come and visit with each child on the train. Train departs at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.
(NOTE: These trains are not affiliated with the POLAR EXPRESS)
Metamora Holiday Special Excursions - November & December 2010
2010 Dates: Friday November 26, Saturday November 27, Saturday December 4, Saturday December 11
Metamora Holiday Special Information
Metamora Holiday Special Information
(NOTE: These trains are not affiliated with the POLAR EXPRESS)
Rails to Romance - February 2011
A Valentines themed special running of our Twilight Limited Train to Dinner excursion departing Connersville Grand Central station. Fares are $39 per person and includes the round trip train ride, the meal, tax and tip. A printable menu is available here. Limited seating is available and reservations are required. Train operates rain or shine.
Easter Bunny Express - Saturday April 23, 2011
The 11th annual running of the Easter Bunny Express will depart from our Connersville Grand Central Station and make 4 round trips south to the Easter Bunny Patch 2 miles away. Don't forget your Basket. Come and meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for his Golden Egg. The egg hunt is open to ages 8 and under. Reservations are recommended. Prices are $9.00/person 2 and up. Train departs at 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm. Train operates rain or shine.
Family Fun Days - National Train Day/Mothers Day Weekend - May 7 & 8, 2011
Enjoy a scenic train ride though the Whitewater Valley on the Valley Flyer excursion..Relax as you travel back in time to the historic town of Metamora. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. Train departs Connersville at 12:01 PM.
Special Fares Available - A parent or grandparent rides for half fare when accompanied by their child or grandchild traveling at full fare. Please print this page and present when purchasing tickets.
Whitewater Limited - May 2011
This is a special running of our Connersville to Metamora excursion departing every Thursday and Friday in the month of May. Enjoy a scenic train ride though the Whitewater Valley on the Valley Flyer excursion. Relax as you travel back in time to the historic town of Metamora. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover before your return trip to Connersville.The train departs Connersville at 10:00am. The price is the same as the Valley Flyer service. NOTE:
Special Rates for School Groups by advance reservations for these days.
Memorial Day Valley Flyer - May 30, 2011
Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm on every Saturday and Sunday between May 1 and October 31. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover. Trains consisting of vintage equipment departs Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $20 for adult and $12 for children, one way fares are $15 for adults and $8 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $22 adult and $14 child.
Day Out with ThomasTMJune 17,18,19 & 24,25,26 2011
Thomas The Tank Engine will return with more fun and excitement on June 17-19 & June 24-26 2011.
American Limited - July 4, 2011
Looking to relive a bit of the Civil War? Come along and take a trip back in time with us. Be in the middle of the action as an Union Army detachment protects the US Government Payroll. While along the line a relentless group of Confederate soldiers, simply known as Morgan's Raiders, plan and wait.
Enjoy a relaxing train ride though the scenic Whitewater Valley, on your way to the historic town of Metamora. Enjoy a two hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. Train departs Connersville at 12:01 PM. The round trip fares for this train are $20 for adult and $12 for children, one way fares are $15 for adults and $8 for children.
Ride The Statesman with Abraham Lincoln - July 10 & 11, 2010
Travel through time on The Statesman as you spend the day with the 16th President Abraham Lincoln on a relaxing train excursion through the Whitewater Valley. Mr. Lincoln will be riding along as you travel along remnants of the Whitewater Canal to the historic town of Metamora. During the two hour layover, visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants Ask the former president questions and have your photos taken to preserve the memories. Listen to Mr. Lincoln as he delivers a memorable speech before the train departs Metamora for the return to Connersville.
The round trip fares for this excursion are $20 for adult and $12 for children, one way fares are $15 for adults and $8 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $22 adult and $14 child.
|