Pork Fest Railbike Ride in Tipton
Pedal a festival-weekend railbike on a historic Tipton track
Duration
30 mins
Ideal For
Up to 4 people
Includes
Railbike ride, safety briefing
Highlights
Explore a pedal-powered railbike route on a stretch of Tipton railroad that has not carried passenger service in more than 10 years. This family-friendly festival outing offers a different way to experience the tracks.
- Pedal along a historic stretch of railroad track
- Discover a hidden piece of Tipton's railroad history
- Experience a railbike ride offered for one festival weekend only
- Enjoy an approachable outing for families and first-time riders
Itinerary
- Check in at The Shack parking lot and attend a safety briefing after arriving 15 minutes before departure.
- Board a four-person railbike at the departure station.
- Pedal on a round-trip ride approximately one mile south from downtown Tipton and then return to the station.
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure for check-in and a safety briefing
- Sign a liability waiver before riding
- Riders must sit securely in their own seat for the full trip
- Younger children must ride with an adult
- Children age 2 and under may ride on an adult's lap in a baby carrier you provide; the adult must keep both hands free
- Food and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on railbikes
- Only trained service animals are permitted
- Remain on the railbike during the ride
- Rides operate rain or shine and may be delayed or canceled in severe or unsafe weather
Cancellation Policy
Cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before departure. No refunds for late arrivals, missed starts, cancellations on the reservation day, booking errors, double bookings, or unused seats. Tours proceed in rain. Full refunds are issued if the operator cancels due to dangerous weather.
FAQs
For the best experience, the manufacturer recommends a maximum height of 6'4", up to 250 lbs per rider, and no more than 1,000 lbs per railbike.
If you book fewer than all four seats on a railbike, you may ride with other passengers on the Pork Fest Express.
Use the small basket on your railbike for bags and small items. Leave larger items in your car.
Meeting details
Tipton - The Shack, 311 East Jefferson Street, Tipton, IN 46072
