Photo: Stephen Rogers
AUTUMN LEAF SPECIAL
Surround yourself with the beauty and splendor of Autumn during the most colorful time of the year in the Red Clay Valley.
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BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL
Bring the kids for one last summer hurrah as the new school year begins! One child rides FREE with each full-priced adult/senior ticket.
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NEW FOR 2022!
Photo: Friends of Brandywine Springs Park
BRANDYWINE SPRINGS HISTORIC EXPRESS
This special history-focused excursion will give you the opportunity to take a guided tour through Brandywine Springs Park and discover one of the most historic locations along our tracks.
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BREWS ON BOARD
Local craft brews are served aboard our train for your tasting pleasure on a leisurely 1½-hour round-trip through the valley. MUST BE 21+ TO RIDE.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS
The Easter Bunny hops aboard our train for a 1½-hour round-trip ride to Ashland, and all kids will get a special treat.
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Photo: Andy Gwiazda
FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL
Dads love trains, so bring him out for a ride behind our historic steam locomotive. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy with dad at our picnic grove.
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Photo: Oren B. Helbok
FIREWORKS EXPRESS
Park at our Greenbank Station and our train will take you directly into Hockessin for the July 4th Fireworks - it's a fun, family event at an affordable price.
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GRANDPARENTS DAY SPECIAL
All grandparents ride for half-fare on September 11. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
HALLOWEEN EXPRESS
A friendly witch rides the train and gives a special treat to all little ghosts and goblins. Passengers in costume ride for $10!
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Photo: Andy Gwiazda
HAYRIDE EXPRESS
Enjoy a 1-hour round-trip evening ride through the Red Clay Valley on an original railroad flatcar filled with hay and converted especially for hayrides.
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Photo: Steve Barry
HOLIDAY LIGHTS EXPRESS
Enjoy a peaceful interlude at the end of the year with a 1-hour evening ride aboard our vintage train, which is covered in thousands of holiday lights.
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ICE PRINCESS EXPRESS
Ride our train through the Red Clay Valley with the Ice Queen, Ice Princess and Ice Harvester as they sing songs and greet all their royal guests.
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Photo: Andy Gwiazda
LARRY ANDERSON MEMORIAL HOCKESSIN ART FESTIVAL
This annual fundraiser for the Wilmington & Western features the work of over 20 local artists, and 30% of all sales go directly to the railroad. Train rides will be offered and will depart from downtown Hockessin.
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Photo: Andy Gwiazda
MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL
After your Mother's Day brunch is finished, bring mom out for a relaxing old-fashioned train ride, or pack a picnic lunch to enjoy with mom at our picnic grove.
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PRINCESS EXPRESS
This year’s royal guests include Rapunzel and her Prince, the Frog Princess, the Arabian Princess and Snow White! Join them on our train as they pose for pictures and interact with everyone aboard.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
RAILROADING SUMMER CAMP
Enroll your 9- through 13-year-old in our one-day Railroading Summer Camp where they'll learn about the fascinating world of railroading.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
SALUTE TO VETERANS
The Wilmington & Western honors our veterans and their service to our country with a morning ceremony at Greenbank Station, followed by train rides to Yorklyn.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
SANTA CLAUS EXPRESS
Bring the family and take a train ride with Santa! The Jolly Old Elf himself rides the train and greets everyone on board, and gives all children a chocolate treat.
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Photo: Mike Ciosek
SCHOOL & DAY CAMP TRAINS
The story of the railroad and its impact on life in the Red Clay Valley is told to the young railroaders aboard for this leisurely train ride. This event is also open to all.
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY BREWS ON BOARD
Autumn Arch Beer Project and Liquid Alchemy Beverages will be supplying the libations for your tasting pleasure during a leisurely 1½-hour round-trip through the valley. MUST BE 21+ TO RIDE.
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SUPERHERO EXPRESS
Your favorite comic book heroes jump straight off the page and onto our train to ride the rails with you. All are invited to dress in their favorite superhero costume!
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Photo: Oren B. Helbok
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT DAY
Spend the day with us behind-the-scenes and explore the many ways you can volunteer with the Wilmington & Western.
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WINE & CHEESE EXPRESS
Savor a fine selection of wine and cheese pairings as you ride through the Red Clay Valley at dusk.
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