The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum begins its 2026 Train Excursion Season on Saturday, May 9th, in conjunction with National Train Day. Diesel and/or steam excursion trains will depart from the depot in North Judson, IN, every Saturday until the end of September. Passengers have their choice of riding in open-air sightseeing cars or vintage cars while rolling down the tracks through the Northwest Indiana countryside. Train excursions are round-trip from the depot and travel about five miles to the Kankakee River at English Lake, before returning to North Judson. The total length of each trip will be approximately 45 minutes. Trains depart at various times, so please check the schedule at www.hoosiervalley.org or call the depot on Saturdays at 574-896-3950. HVRM is on Central Time. Regular train ticket prices are $14.00 (adult, age 16 and above), $10.00 (child, ages 3 – 15), and children age 2 and under are free if seated on an adult’s lap. First class seating and special event pricing vary from regular train ticket prices. Purchasing tickets at www.hoosiervalley.org is recommended, as seating is limited.
Ice Cream Trains will return this year on several special Saturdays this summer, beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Sallie's Small Batch Ice Creams will be serving up five or more flavors of homemade ice cream before boarding our steam or diesel train.
Be sure to visit the museum and grounds, where admission is always free. The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has one of the largest museum collections of working railroad signals and a restored WWII Pullman Troop Car. Stroll around the grounds to see all types of rolling stock, engines, and memorabilia of a bygone era.
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has an exciting schedule of events planned for this season. Civilians & Soldiers in History displays, reenactors, and events will be on Saturday, July 11th. The fall brings Pumpkin, Twilight, and Halloween Trains. Santa Trains run in late November & December. Times and prices for special events will vary from regular train excursions. Remember that seating is limited, and it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance before the excursions sell out.
HVRM is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and education of railroading history. Special group events (including school groups) can be arranged by contacting the depot.
Visit the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum website (www.hoosiervalley.org) for a complete schedule of events. Order tickets at www.hoosiervalley.org or call the depot (574-896-3950) on Saturdays.
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