Listed below you will find train rides to Metamora, Train to Dinners, and themed trips.
Events like THE POLAR EXPRESS, Easter Bunny Express, Pumpkinliner and much more can be found over at the WVRR Events Page.
To see a complete listing of our exciting excursions and events as well events in the surrounding area please visit our WVRR Calendar Page.
For information about Charters, Group Rates and Caboose Rentals please check out the WVRR Charter Page.
It is official. We are pleased to announce that train operations have resumed.
Due to State of Indiana mandate, face coverings are now required to be worn when visiting the Whitewater Valley Railroad.
We have implemented additional procedures to ensure the safety of our guests, staff, entertainers and volunteers. The Whitewater Valley Railroad's number one priority is the safety of our Guests, Staff and Volunteers. Sorry for any inconvenience.
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the following is now required to have all passengers do the following:
* Wear a face covering when inside the station, on-board the train or any other location that social distancing is not possible.
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the following is strongly recommending that all passengers do the following:
* Practice social distancing by keeping 6 feet of distance between yourself and other people who aren’t part of your group.
* Wash or sanitize your hands often.
All passengers must take the following health self-assessment before boarding the train:
1. Are you currently sick or not feeling well?
2. In the last 14 days, have you been exposed to anyone diagnosed with COVID-19?
3. In the last 48 hours, have you developed any of the following symptoms:
Fever? Cough? Shortness of breath?
Anyone answering yes to any of the above questions will be asked to return home and contact their health care provider.
If you are unable to ride the train due to illness, we will be happy to re-book you on a future excursion or give you a refund. All re-booking and refund fees will be waived.
The railroad is taking the following actions for your protection:
* All volunteers, employees, and contractors will undergo daily health screening. Anyone sick or exhibiting symptoms will be sent home.
* All volunteers, employees, and contractors will wear a face covering, practice social distancing, and wash or sanitize their hands often.
* The station and train will be disinfected.
* Train capacity has been reduced by 50% to allow for social distancing.
* Conductors will not be punching or handling tickets.
* Restrooms in the station will be stocked with soap, paper towels, and hand sanitizer.
* Caboose ticket sales will be restricted to group rentals only.
* In addition onsite and off-site vendors will follow all state required mandates for their type of business.
These actions are being implemented to reduce, not eliminate, the risks of COVID-19. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exist in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
By visiting Whitewater Valley Railroad, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Help keep each other healthy.
If you have any questions, please call us at (765) 825-2054 during regular business hours.
Thank You for your patience during the trying times. We can’t wait to have you visit us in Connersville, Indiana in 2020.
Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm on every Saturday and Sunday between May 1 and October 31. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover. Trains consisting of vintage equipment departs Connersville's Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays, May through October. The Valley Flyer departs Metamora for the return to Connersville at 3:30 pm, arriving at the Connersville Station at 5:00 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $25 for adult and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $28 adult and $17 child. Click Here for information about Caboose Rentals on any of these excursions.
Tickets On Sale Now or by calling us at 765-825-2054.
Don't forget about the Fayette County Farmers' Market on most Saturday mornings next to the Courthouse or the Fayette County Historical Museum across the street from the depot.
The Train to Dinner departs Connersville Station at 6 p.m. on the first and third Fridays running from May through October, and travels to the Laurel Hotel. The cost is $35 per adult, $18 for children (special child's menu) and includes the round trip train ride, the meal, tax and tip. Reservations Required. For reservations and schedule call: (765) 825-2054 (Prices may change without notice).
Here is a link to a printable menu.
Tickets Available Now or by calling us at 765-825-2054. You may also order your tickets and select your menu options online here.
All Aboard with a western twist. Join the Circle D Rangers as they protect the Metamora bound train every 3rd Saturday May through September. Check out our Wild West Weekend in October. Come and see Bandits, Marshals, Robber Barons,Fancy and some Not So Fancy Women as you roll through the scenic countryside.
In Historic Metamora. visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover before your return trip to Connersville.
Trains depart Connersville at 12:01 PM. The round trip fares for this train are $25 for adult and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose seating is not available for this train.
2020 Dates: Saturday May 16, Saturday June 20, Saturday July 18, Saturday August 15, Saturday September 19, Saturday October 17, & Sunday October 18, 2020
This themed Twilight Limited Train to Dinner excursion departs from Connersville Indiana's Grand Central Station at 6pm. Come and see what unfolds as you roll through the scenic countryside. Fares are $45 per person (sorry no child fares available due limited capacity) and include the round trip train ride, the meal, tax and tip. Train operates rain or shine. Seating is limited and reservations are required. (Prices may change without notice.)
A printable menu is available here. If you order tickets by phone, then dinner orders need to be faxed to our office at 765-825-4550 no later than 3 days before train's departure. If you order your tickets on line, please be sure to complete the on line menu. Online sales end 3 days prior to departure.
2020 Dates: May 22 & 23, July 24 & 25 (New Dates Added), August 28 & 29, 2020
Wild West-themed Twilight Limited Train to Dinner excursion departing from Connersville Indiana's Grand Central Station at 6pm. Come and see Bandits, Marshals, Robber Barons, Fancy and some Not So Fancy Women as you roll through the scenic countryside. The Wild West entertainment is being provided by the Circle D Rangers. Fares are $45 per person (sorry no child fares available due limited capacity) and include the round trip train ride, the meal, tax and tip. Train operates rain or shine. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Tickets are on sale Online Here or by calling the Whitewater Valley Railroad's Grand Central Station at (765) 825-2054. (Prices may change without notice.)
A printable menu is available here. If you order tickets by phone, then dinner orders need to be faxed to our office at 765-825-4550 no later than 3 days before train's departure. If you order your tickets on line, please be sure to complete the on line menu. Online sales end 3 days prior to departure.
Tickets Available Now or by calling us at 765-825-2054.
Looking to relive a bit of the Civil War? Come along and take a trip back in time with us. Be in the middle of the action as a Union Army detachment protects the US Government Payroll. While along the line a relentless group of Confederate soldiers, simply known as Morgan's Raiders, plan and wait.
Enjoy a relaxing train ride though the scenic Whitewater Valley, on your way to the historic town of Metamora. In Historic Metamora. visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover before your return trip to Connersville.
Train departs Connersville at 12:01 PM. The round trip fares for this train are $28 for adult and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children.
Caboose seating is not available for this train.
Visit the Metamora Music Festival in historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking! The two day celebration of traditional American music along the Whitewater Canal occurs the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. There are multiple performance areas as well as free workshops, displays and demonstrations in making music.
The train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town.
Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover. Trains consisting of vintage equipment departs Connersville's Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm. The Metamora Music Fest Flyer departs Metamora for the return to Connersville at 3:30 pm, arriving at the Connersville Station at 5:00 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $25 for adults and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $28 adult and $17 child. Click Here for more information about Caboose Rentals on these and other excursions.
Tickets Available Now or by calling the depot at 765-825-2054
Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm on every Saturday and Sunday between May 1 and October 31. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town. In Historic Metamora. visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. Trains consisting of vintage equipment pulled by a rare diesel locomotive departs Connersville's Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $25 for adult and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $26 adult and $17 child. Click Here for more information about Caboose Rentals on this and other excursions.
President Abraham Lincoln, in July of 1862, signed the Pacific Railroad Bill that put the federal government behind the building of the Transcontinental Railroad project. The Transcontinental Railroad was completed on May 10, 1869. Travel through time on The Statesman as you spend the day with the 16th President Abraham Lincoln on a relaxing train excursion through the Whitewater Valley. Mr. Lincoln will be riding along as you travel along remnants of the Whitewater Canal to the historic town of Metamora. During the two hour layover, visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, shops and restaurants. Ask the former president questions and have your photos taken to preserve the memories. Listen to Mr. Lincoln as he delivers a memorable speech before the train departs Metamora for the return to Connersville.
The round trip fares for this train are $25 for adult and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $28 adult and $17 child.
2020 Dates: Saturday May 9, Saturday August 1, Saturday September 12, & October 10, 2020
Tickets Available Now or by calling our depot at 765-825-2054
Enjoy the annual Metamora Canal Days Festivalwithout worrying about parking. Enjoy a scenic train ride though the Whitewater Valley on this Valley Flyer excursion..Relax as you travel back in time to the historic town of Metamora. In Historic Metamora. visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. This excursion leaves Connersville Grand Central Station at the times listed below.
Friday Oct 2 departs 10:00am with a 2 hour layover.
Saturday Oct 3 departs 10:00am with a 4 hour layover and 12:01pm with a 2 hour layover
Sunday Oct 4 departs 10:00am with a 4 hour layover and 12:01pm with a 2 hour layover
The round trip fares for this train are $25 for adult and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $26 adult and $17 child. Caboose tickets & rentals are available for all trips. Click Here about Caboose Rentals on these and other excursions.
All trains departing Metamora for the return trip to Connersville on October 6 & 7 will combine and depart as one train consist.
Tickets Available Now or by calling the depot at 765-825-2054
Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage in the Whitewater River Valley between Connersville and Metamora on one of our Fall Foliage Flyer Excursions. This special excursion runs every Thursday and Friday during October, departing the Connersville station at 10:00 am. In Historic Metamora. visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover before your return trip to Connersville.
The round trip fares for this train are $25 for adult and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $28 adult and $17 child. Click Here about Caboose Rentals on these and other excursions.
Tickets Available Now or by calling the depot at 765-825-2054
For Information about our 2020 Winter Holiday Events Click Here.
This is a special running of our Connersville to Metamora excursion departing every Friday in the month of May. Enjoy a scenic train ride though the Whitewater Valley on the Valley Flyer excursion. Relax as you travel back in time to the historic town of Metamora. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. The train departs Connersville at 10:00am. The price is the same as the Valley Flyer service.
The round trip fares for this train are $25 for adult and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $28 adult and $17 child. Click Here for information about Caboose Rentals on any of these excursions.
Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 40 shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover. Trains consisting of vintage equipment departs Connersville's Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays, May through October. The Valley Flyer departs Metamora for the return to Connersville at 3:30 pm, arriving at the Connersville Station at 5:00 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $25 for adult and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $28 adult and $17 child. Click Here for more information about renting a caboose on this excursion.
Tickets Available Now or via phone at 765-825-2054.
Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm on every Saturday and Sunday between May 1 and October 31. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover. Trains consisting of vintage equipment departs Connersville's Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $25 for adult and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $28 adult and $17 child. Click Here for more information about renting a caboose on this excursion.
Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover. Trains consisting of vintage equipment departs Connersville's Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays, May through October. The Valley Flyer departs Metamora for the return to Connersville at 3:30 pm, arriving at the Connersville Station at 5:00 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $25 for adult and $15 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $28 adult and $17 child. Click Here about more information on renting a caboose on this excursion.
Tickets Available Now or via phone at 765-825-2054.