Train Rides in KY | Kentucky Railway Museum

ALL ABOARD FOR FAMILY FUN!

Climb aboard, train enthusiasts! Enjoy a 22-mile train ride through the Rolling Fork River Valley. Our specialty train tours include Dine by Rail, Mystery Theater, Train Robbery, Christmas Train, and a Day Out With Thomas.

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2 hours
Specialty Train

TRAIN ROBBERY

A robber is on the loose! Be on guard for a gang of robbers rumored to be in the New Haven area. Come join us for this interactive experience that is fun for all ages!

1.5 hours
Basic Train

TRAIN EXCURSION

All aboard for weekend family fun! Enjoy a 22-mile train ride through the Rolling Fork River Valley.

Behind The Scenes Guided Tours

Take a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the railroad’s working shop area and visit a 1911 turntable!

1.5 hours
Specialty Train

DINE BY RAIL

Relive the golden days of railroad dining! Enjoy fine cuisine and gracious service with our luncheon excursion.

Specialty Train

Day Out With Thomas JUNE 7-9

JUNE 7-9: Day Out With Thomas™ offers an opportunity for children and their families to take a 25 minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™ and to meet Sir Topham Hatt™, the Controller of the…

4 hours
Event

ANNUAL CAR & TRUCK SHOW

Join us for the Seventh Annual Car & Truck show! Don’t miss out on museum tours, awards, door prizes, music, food, and more!

2 hours
Specialty Train

MYSTERY THEATRE

Calling all amateur sleuths! Help us solve a mystery while you take a train ride back in time.

1.5 hours
Basic Train

LOCOMOTIVE CAB RIDE

Experience railroading from the cab of the locomotive! This is your opportunity to ride with the engineer and crew during the 22-mile roundtrip excursion.

Customizable
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SPECIAL EVENTS

Host your special event at Kentucky Railway Museum! Events, birthday parties, field trips, caboose rides, group tours, and more!

2 hours
Specialty Train

PRINCESSES & HEROES

Meet and greet your favorite princess or superhero! Enjoy a 45-minute train ride to the park for activities and a meet Belle, Anna, Elsa, Spiderman, and Captain America.

1.5 hours
Holiday Train

NORTH POLE EXPRESS

Enjoy a meet and greet with Santa! On our journey to the North Pole, you get to experience a train excursion while listening to the sounds of the season.

1.5 hours
Holiday Train

North Pole Express: Private Car

Enjoy your own private car on the North Pole Express!

1.5 hours
Holiday Train

SANTA EXPRESS

Meet Santa on his express train! Enjoy a train excursion as Santa walks through the train and visits with the children.

1.5 hours
Holiday Train

SANTA EXPRESS: PRIVATE CAR

Make your Santa Express experience extra special by renting out a private train car! There is only one private car rental available per event, so availability is limited. Reserve early!

1 hour
Holiday Train

THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS

It’s the Peanuts™ Great Pumpkin Patch Express event! Take a train ride, meet Charlie Brown and Snoopy, and enjoy a day out on the pumpkin patch.

1.5 hours
Holiday Train

EASTER EGGSPRESS

Meet the Easter Bunny aboard the Easter Eggspress!