Bring your four-legged friend on a 1-hour heritage rail ride
One Hour
1-hr train ride, Coach seating
Bring your four-legged friend aboard for a one-hour train ride on the Northern Central Railway line. Travel the route of the original Northern Central Railroad through Heritage Rail Trail County Park and hear about the towns and villages along the way.
A portion of your ticket will be donated to The Animal Resuce, Inc.
No full refunds. Cancel at least 24 hours before your excursion to transfer tickets to a different excursion or receive a refund in the form of a gift certificate.
Check in at the gift shop to receive your tickets before you board.
Arrive 30 minutes before boarding time.
You won’t receive a full refund. If you cancel at least 24 hours before your excursion, you can transfer your tickets to a different excursion or receive a refund in the form of a gift certificate.
This heritage railway operation clearly knows how to create memorable family experiences, with themed events that really steal the show. The Santa Express and special character events like Ice Princess and Wicked receive glowing praise for their attention to detail, talented performers, and staff who genuinely engage with children. Families love how well-organized everything feels, from easy online booking to the warm, decorated train cars and the actors who circulate throughout rides with stickers and photo opportunities. The staff consistently earns compliments for being friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with kids of all ages. The scenic train rides themselves provide a relaxing outing, though one family noted that round-trip rides without a stop or activity can feel a bit short on adventure. One visitor had a disappointing experience with an unheated train car and underwhelming brunch service during cold weather, which didn't match their ticket price expectations. Otherwise, the train cars are described as comfortable and well-maintained. Most seasonal events run around two hours total and seem to hit the sweet spot for family entertainment, with ample parking and basic amenities available.
We had such a great experience on the k pop train ride. Everyone was pleasant and nice.
L Summers
March 22, 2026
We had such a great experience on the k pop train ride. Everyone was pleasant and nice.
L Summers
March 22, 2026