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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.
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
Tell City Depot
333 7th Street
Tell City, IN 47586
Good for passage on a single
scenic train ride through
Southern Indiana.
Outlaw
Limited
Once per month through October.
Duration: 1.5 Hours
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
Independence
Day Trains
July 3rd & 4th
Duration: 3+ Hours
Celebrate our country's independence aboard the Independence Day Flyer and take a relaxing journey along the Ohio River region of Southern Indiana from the Tell City Depot to historic Troy, IN and back. Stretch your legs during a 60 minute lay over in Troy and enjoy a visit with the local artisans and vendors at this 4th of July celebration festival on the Ohio River waterfront.
*Fireworks train departs at 7PM*
$25 - $35
PUMPKIN
PATCH EXPRESS
October
Duration: 2 Hours
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.
Enjoy all of the fun festive fall activities at the pumpkin patch.
$ 25-$35
CANDY CANE
EXPRESS
November - December
Duration: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
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!
TBA
Safari Train
Weekends in June
Duration: 2 Hours
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+
TROY
EXPLORER
Weekends March - Sept.
Duration: 2 Hours
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 +
FALL FOLIAGE
FLYER
October & November
Duration: 2 Hours
Enjoy the magnificence of Southern Indiana's Autumn by riding the train during the changing of the leaves.
$25-$35
NEW YEAR
EXPRESS
December 31
Duration: 3+ Hours
Ring in the new year aboard the area's ONLY New Year party train!
This extended journey is a wonderful way to celebrate new beginning with your friends and family!
Ages 21+ only.
$ 75+
Birthday
Express
Most weekends through November.
Duration: 2 Hours
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+
Lincoln Flyer
Last Weekend of the Month
Duration: 3.5 Hours
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+
NIGHTMARE
EXPRESS
Saturday Nights Oct. 2-30
Duration: 1 Hour
Celebrate Halloween any style you want. Rides will depart from the Tell City Depot.
Daytime rides will be child-friendly, while the nighttime rides will be downright scary! Parental discretion is advised for nighttime rides.
$ 25-$35
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