Perfect for fall lovers, day-trippers, and families, the Fall Colors Steam Special is a one-of-a-kind autumn adventure with a full-day ride behind a historic steam engine with time to explore charming Hillsdale, Michigan. Proceeds support local preservation efforts.
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THE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy the Fall Colors Steam Special through the Indiana and Michigan countryside this October! These all-day, steam-powered excursions will treat passengers to a scenic ride aboard a vintage passenger train featuring historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no. 765.
Departing Pleasant Lake, Indiana, at 9:30 AM, the train will travel over the Indiana Northeastern Railroad and arrive in Hillsdale, Michigan, for a 2.5-hour layover where guests can enjoy shopping, walking tours, and lunch on their own in a variety of area restaurants and food trucks.
With a scheduled departure at 2:30 PM, the train will arrive back at its origin at approximately 6:30 PM.
This excursion is a fundraiser operated by the volunteers of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Your patronage supports our ongoing rail preservation and community enrichment efforts.
THE OFFERINGS
Deluxe Coach, Open Window, First Class, and Private Car tickets are available for this excursion. Children three years of age and younger who do not occupy a seat ride free in Deluxe Coach only.
All tickets are individually priced unless specifically referenced or otherwise marked as Family Packages, Couples, Table, Couch, Suite, etc. ADA-specific seats are available in Deluxe Coach only.
Select First Class tickets include complimentary coffee and light refreshments. Additional amenities are included where listed. A cash bar is available for responsible guests 21 years of age or older.
Guests riding aboard the Kitchi Gammi Club will enjoy a Pullman breakfast prepared and served on board by our executive chef.
Passengers may bring their own personal food and non-alcoholic drinks. Pets are not permitted, but service animals are welcome.
THE FINE PRINT
Tickets are automatically emailed to passengers upon checkout and are not sent via any other means. Guests are advised to double-check their email address for accuracy before completing their purchase and to check their spam or junk mail folder if they don’t see the confirmation email.
Parking, boarding, and safety information is included with every purchase confirmation. Your review of this information is essential to ensuring an enjoyable experience.
Passengers wishing to travel together should book their tickets as part of the same reservation and under the same name. Refunds or exchanges are only available 30 days or more before travel. In place of refunds, credits for future travel and experiences are offered. Due to their historic nature, only select cars are ADA accessible.
By traveling with us, you agree to our terms and conditions.
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