Ride In A Locomotive Cab In North Freedom
Ride in the cab with the engineer on a 55-minute diesel locomotive trip
Duration
55 minutes
Includes
55-min train ride, Museum admission
Highlights
Climb into the cab of MCRY #1256 and ride on the fireman’s side as the engineer takes the train from North Freedom to Quartzite Lake and back. Your ticket also includes access to the Mid-Continent Railway Museum displays.
- Ride in the locomotive cab with the engineer for about 55 minutes
- Travel from North Freedom to Quartzite Lake and return
- Watch the “run-around” moves as the engine swaps ends at each end of the line
- Explore museum display buildings and an outdoor yard with historic rail equipment
- Use the self-guided tour pamphlet available at the ticket window
What's Included
- 55-minute diesel locomotive cab ride
- Admission to museum display buildings
- Self-guided tour pamphlet
Things to know
Capacity is 1 adult, or 1 adult with 1 child (bench seat about 3 feet wide). Children 15 and under must ride with an adult; children 2 and under are not permitted. The cab requires climbing near-vertical steps and is not handicap accessible; the locomotive is loud and not air-conditioned.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets may be canceled up to 24 hours before the published departure time for a full refund. Within 24 hours of departure, no cash refunds are offered.
Product ID: GBD237
FAQs
Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. Check in at the depot ticket office to pick up your printed ticket; you can’t board with a reservation confirmation email.
Bring water only. Food isn’t available except on select special event dates, and you can’t bring food or drinks aboard coach trains (except water and infant formula). In the locomotive cab, food isn’t permitted (water only).
No. Getting into the cab requires climbing near-vertical steps, and the locomotive isn’t handicap accessible. If you have trouble climbing or can’t tightly grasp handrails, don’t book a locomotive ticket.
Meeting details
All reserved tickets will be available for pickup at the depot ticket window on the day of your departure.
