Sit Back. Relax.
Ride a Train.
Scenic Train Rides & Special Events in
Perry & Spencer Counties | Tell City, Indiana
2020 Season Pass
Tell City Depot
333 7th Street
Tell City, IN 47586
Only available until
February 29, 2020
About Our Train
Climb aboard our vintage train and enjoy a leisurely trip 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, an excursion railroad operator based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Experiences in 2020
GRAND
OPENING EXPRESS
April 4 - 5
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate our Grand Season Opening for 2020!
Rides will depart every hour from the Tell City Depot. Once on board, you can sit back, relax, and take in the sites of the beautiful Ohio River region of Southern Indiana.
We hope to see you there!
Price Range:
$12 - $20
TEQUILA
EXPRESS
May 2 - 3
Featuring on board Tequila sampling, this festive train is themed around the Mexican holiday, “Cinco De Mayo”. Departing from the Tell City Depot, each train provides a chance for passengers to sit back, relax, and take in the sites of the beautiful Ohio River region of Southern Indiana while enjoying the tastes of tequila, margaritas, and other Hispanic-themed drink selections.
From:
$45
MEMORIAL
DAY FLYER
May 23 - 25
The Ohio River Scenic Railway will be hosting a patriotic weekend of trains to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Departing from the Tell City Depot, each train will feature a memorial service and history about the service men and women from the area.
From:
$25
SCHWEIZER
FEST EXPRESS
August 7-10
Climb aboard the Scheizer Express to celebrate the history and founding of Tell City!
Departing from the Tell City Depot, this train will take you on a short trip while celebrating the community's heritage.
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From:
$25
HALLOWEEN
EXPRESS
October 31
Celebrate Halloween any style you want. Rides will depart every two hours 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.
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From:
$32
NEW YEAR
EXPRESS
December 31
Celebrate the new year with 300 of your closest friends on the Ohio River Scenic Railway!
Enjoy a 4 hour celebration all food and drinks included.
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From:
$65
EASTER EGG
EXPRESS
April 11 - 12
Take a short ride to the Easter patch and have fun with your kids hunting for Easter eggs. Rides will depart every two hours from the Tell City Depot.
Price Range:
$17 - $25
NATIONAL
TRAIN DAY
May 9
Celebrate National Train Day in 2020 at the Ohio River Scenic Railway. Rides will depart every hour from the Tell City Depot. Once on board, you can sit back, relax, and take in the sites of the beautiful Ohio River region of Southern Indiana. There will be an ongoing celebration at the depot including fun family-friendly events and entertainment all day long.
From:
$15
FATHER'S
DAY EXPRESS
June 21
Give your Father a gift he’ll never forget! Aboard the Ohio River Scenic Railway, “Dad” can enjoy a train trip with light refreshments and a dad-style celebration along the way!
Departing from the Tell City Depot, each train provides a chance for Dad to sit back, relax, and take in the sites of the beautiful Ohio River region of Southern Indiana. This is a wonderful and unique opportunity to make memories with friends and family!
We hope you can join us on the rails!
From:
$32
LABOR
DAY FLYER
September 5 - 7
What better way to enjoy the Labor Day weekend than relaxing on a scenic train ride, taking in the sights of beautiful Southern Indiana?
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Departing from the Tell City Depot, all trains this weekend will include a 1:30 round trip.
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We hope you can join us on the rails!
From:
$35
NORTH POLE
EXPRESS
November - December
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!
From:
$37
LINCOLN
FLYER
Weekends April 18 - Sept. 27
Climb aboard our regular weekend rail excursion. Departing from the Tell City Depot, each train provides a chance for passengers to sit back, relax, and take in the sites of the beautiful Ohio River region of Southern Indiana.
Price Range:
$17 - $35
MOTHER'S
DAY EXPRESS
May 10
Give your mother a gift she’ll never forget! Aboard the Ohio River Scenic Railway, “Mom” and her family will be treated to light refreshments throughout the trip and a special celebration of moms everywhere!
Departing from the Tell City Depot, each train provides a chance for Mom to sit back, relax, and take in the sites of the beautiful Ohio River region of Southern Indiana.
From:
$32
INDEPENDENCE
DAY EXPRESS
July 4
Enjoy the July 4th fireworks while relaxing aboard our train.
Departing from the Tell City Depot, this train will travel to the perfect spot to watch the fireworks show.
Along the way, you will experience July 4th-themed activities and entertainment on board.
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From:
$32
PUMPKIN
PATCH EXPRESS
October 3 - 25
Take a short ride to the pumpkin patch and have fun with your children, searching for the perfect Jack-o-Lantern.
Rides will depart every hour from the Tell City Depot. Visit the patch, take your time, then catch the next train back to the depot.
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Enjoy all of the fun festive fall activities at the pumpkin patch.
From:
$32
SANTA
SEND OFF
December 26 -27
Bring your family and join Santa Claus for a fun-filled time on the railroad.
After circumnavigating the globe to deliver gifts, Santa takes our train back home to give his reindeer a break!
From:
$25
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