Autumn Farm Country Train Ride in Walkersville, MD
Ride in an open-air car or settle into a remodeled passenger coach
Duration
1 hr 10 mins
Includes
Train ride, River crossing
Highlights
Climb aboard an autumn train excursion in Walkersville, Maryland, and make time before departure to explore the railroad's buildings and grounds.
- Choose the open-air flat car for your Coach ride, except in November
- Settle into a remodeled passenger coach if you prefer an enclosed ride
- See locomotives and rolling stock in the yard before boarding
Itinerary
All Aboard! Enjoy a ride through the woods, and then out into picturesque Maryland farm country past Barricks Farm, established in the early 1820’s. On a clear day you can view the Catoctin Mountains west of Frederick. Before returning to the Walkersville Station you will cross the beautiful Monocacy River on the recently reconstructed railroad bridge. The view is impressive and will be the highlight of your trip. The ride is leisurely, with speeds limited to ten miles per hour.
Important details
- Children under 2 ride free only when sitting on your lap; a separate seat requires a ticket.
- Do not smoke aboard the train or inside the buildings.
- Seating is first come, first served. Use only the number of seats covered by your tickets.
- Head to the station to check in after parking. Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds. Cancel Coach or Parlor Car tickets at least 24 hours before departure for credit minus the handling fee. Caboose cancellations require at least 7 days' notice for the same credit. No credit for later cancellations. Credits expire one year after issue and apply to any future railroad event. Rides run rain or shine.
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FAQs
Use the portable toilets near the museum, across the street from the station. Most train cars have no restroom. The Southampton parlor car has one small restroom, generally available only to parlor car passengers.
Yes, parking is free in the grassy lot next to the station. Follow the train parking signs. If that lot is full, use the additional gravel parking across the street and behind the brick museum building.
Enclosed passenger cars and cabooses are heated in colder weather. Only the Southampton parlor car has air conditioning.
Meeting details
Walkersville Southern Railway, 34 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Walkersville, MD 21793