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Scenic Train Rides & Special Events
Based in Tell City, Indiana
About Our Train
Climb aboard our vintage train and enjoy a leisurely journey across parts of the Ohio River banks and other natural settings throughout Perry and Spencer Counties in Southern Indiana.
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This service is a cooperative effort hosted by the Scenic Lincoln Way, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and STEM Rail, LLC, a railroad company based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Experiences in 2021
Ticket to Ride
Multiple Departure Points:
Tell City Depot
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Evanston, IN
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Santa Claus, IN
Good for passage on a single
scenic train ride through
Southern Indiana.
2022 Endless Adventure Pass
FREE reservations on 350+ scheduled train trips.
DISCOUNTS up to 60% on premium railroad events.
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Quantities limited. On sale July 24 - 31, 2021.
Valid January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Starts at $125
Symbol Guide for 2021 Endless Adventure & Season Pass Holders:
🎫 - All reservations are FREE
🎫 x1 - Premium event. First reservation is FREE (book via phone), subsequent reservations are 50% or more off regular ticket price.
🎫＄ - Premium event. Pass holders receive 50% or more off regular ticket price.
Outlaw
Limited
Once per month through October.
Duration: 1.5 Hours
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Climb aboard for this thrilling train ride adventure back to the Wild West! Get caught up in a "real" train robbery and watch as an authentic Wild West shootout takes place between the lawmen and bandits.
$25 - $35
Superhero Express
Weekends in August
Duration: 2 Hours
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Calling all superheroes!
You're being summoned to ride on the Ohio River Scenic Railway's Superhero Express.
Don't miss your chance to put on your best crime-fighting suit and join other superheroes on this ride of vigilance to protect the residents of Tell City and Troy from would-be evildoers.
$25 +
Dinner Train
5P most Weekends
Duration: 2+ Hours
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Do something unique for dinner this weekend. Eat your meal as you glide past the charming countryside of Southern Indiana.
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This weekend adventure makes a perfect experience for your significant other, members of your family, or as a fun outing with friends!
$25 +
Lincoln Flyer
Last Weekend of the Month
Duration: 3.5 Hours
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Enjoy the pure, unadulterated landscape of Southern Indiana from aboard our train.
Departing from Evanston, Indiana, this long scenic journey will whisk you away on a relaxing weekend getaway.
We look forward to seeing you on these longer trips next year!
$35+
FALL FOLIAGE
FLYER
Weekends Oct. 30 - Nov. 7
Duration: 3.5 Hours
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Enjoy the magnificence of Southern Indiana's Autumn by riding the train during the changing of the leaves.
$35 +
Christmas In
July
Weekends in July
Duration: 2.5 Hours
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July is the PERFECT time to start getting in the Christmas spirit!
Join us for a mid-summer experience with Santa Claus, Reggie the Reindeer, and a lot more holiday fun! Visit some of our seasonal vendors while you're here to get an early start on your Christmas shopping!
BONUS: Save up to 40% on your Candy Cane Express tickets when you make your purchase in person at the Depot or online by July 31!
$30+
Schweizer Fest
Flyer
August 12, 13 & 14
Duration: 30 Minutes
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Enjoy this quick introductory train ride during Tell City's annual heritage festival; the Schweizer Fest. Before or after your trip, go enjoy everything that Schweizer Fest has to offer. From local vendors to an awesome beer garden!
Departing from the Tell City Depot, this train will take you on a short trip while celebrating the community's heritage.
$10
River Pirate
Adventure
Weekends in September
Duration: 2 Hours
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Ahoy, Maties!
Climb aboard this unique rail adventure for a river pirate experience you and your family won't soon forget!
But landlubbers beware...the murky waters of the Ohio River are known to host some of the most merciless pirates known to man.
$25 +
PUMPKIN
PATCH EXPRESS
Weekends in October
Duration: 2 Hours
🎫 x1
Take a short ride to the pumpkin patch and have fun with your children, searching for the perfect Jack-o-Lantern.
Visit the patch, take your time, then catch the train back to the depot.
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Enjoy all of the fun festive fall activities at the pumpkin patch.
$ 25
CANDY CANE
EXPRESS
November - December
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
🎫 x1
Early Bird Special Pricing!
Save up to 40%
When purchased by July 31...
$30/ticket @ the Tell City Depot
$35/ticket online
Aug. - Sept. | $40 /ticket
Oct. | $45 /ticket
Nov. - Dec. | $50 /ticket
Bring your family and join Santa Claus for a fun-filled time on the railroad.
When the reindeer aren’t pulling Santa’s sleigh, our train becomes his sleigh!
$50
Birthday
Express
Most weekends through November.
Duration: 2 Hours
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Join us for an exciting safari weekend full of adventure, activities and beautiful views along the Ohio River region of Southern Indiana, from the Tell City Depot to historic Troy and back. Stretch your legs during a brief 30 minute lay over in Troy and enjoy the scenery of the Mighty Ohio River.
$25+
Brunch Train
10A or 12P most Weekends
Duration: 2+ Hours
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Want to sit back and enjoy a delicious brunch while you ride the train?
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Look no further than our weekly Brunch Trains. This is an excellent way to enjoy the company of your friends or family while we whisk you away across the beautiful Southern Indiana countryside.
$25 +
TROY
EXPLORER
Weekends March - Sept.
Duration: 2 Hours
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Climb aboard our extended weekend rail excursion. Departing from the Tell City, IN, each train provides a chance for passengers to sit back, relax, and take in the sites of Southern Indiana.
$25 +
Zombie Bash
(Age 21+)
October 30
Duration: 3.5 Hours
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BEWARE OF ZOMBIES...RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
TURN BACK! DO NOT ENTER! Zombies have overtaken the train!
Not Trick or Treating this year? Become one of the living dead on board the Zombie Bash train! All passengers are encouraged to attend in their best Zombie costumes. Other costumes are acceptable as well. Event coordinators will be judging costumes to recognize those who have the scariest, funniest, most original, and other categories of costumes. Come prepared to have a great time! Alcoholic beverages will be available for sale on the train to passengers.
$ 35+
NEW YEAR
EXPRESS
December 31
Duration: 3+ Hours
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Ring in the new year aboard the area's ONLY New Year party train!
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This extended journey is a wonderful way to celebrate new beginning with your friends and family!
Ages 21+ only.
$ 75+
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