WEEKEND TRAIN RIDE


ALL ABOARD FOR FAMILY FUN! 
 
Take a nostalgic trip aboard L&N's Historic Lebanon Branch.  Relive the days of railroad travel.  Trip lasts 1.5 hours. 

GETHSEMANE EXCURSION


Take a 55 minute ride to Gethsemane, Kentucky. Along the way you will pass beautiful scenery and the home of the Log Still Distillery campus.

LOCOMOTIVE CAB RIDE


Experience railroading from the cab of the locomotive! This is your opportunity to ride with the engineer and crew during the train ride aboard the Historic Lebanon Branch.


WHISTLES WITCHES AND WINE


Gather your girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands, co-workers, moms and sisters and dress in your best witch or warlock costume! This event includes wine tastings, food, costume contest, music, train ride and more. Great idea for a ladies night out or a date night.  


TRIVIA ON THE RAILS


ALL ABOARD THE BRAIN TRAIN! 
 
The Kentucky Railway Museum is thrilled to partner with DON'T HAVE A CLU TRIVIA for a one of a kind event, TRIVIA ON THE TRAIN, where history meets fun in a rolling trivia experience.  November 1

THE OUTLAW EXPRESS


Join us for a wild west train robbery ride with The Outlaw Express. Experience an adventure with the cowboys and lawmen of the old west all while supporting WHAS Crusade for Children. Old West fun for the entire family!

UNCORKED EXPRESS WINE AND CHEESE TRAIN


CHEERS FOR THE UNCORKED EXPRESS!

Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon.  This popular train is perfect for a special date, a girls day out or a unique outing with friends!
November 15 featuring Purple Toad Winery.

LUNCHEON TRAIN


Take a nostalgic trip aboard L&N's Historic Lebanon Branch.  Our dining car is your home for the next 1.5 hours as you enjoy a delightful lunch. 
 
November 22. 

SANTA CLAUS EXPRESS


Meet Santa, enjoy a train excursion with the sounds of the holiday season and make new holiday memories!
NEW IN 2025, THE S'MORE STATION!
ROAST MARSHMALLOWS AND MAKE A S'MORE. 
 
December 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21 

NORTH POLE EXPRESS


Enjoy a journey to the North Pole to pick up our special guest, Santa!
 
December 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21 
 
NEW IN 2025, THE S'MORE STATION!
ROAST MARSHMALLOWS AND MAKE A S'MORE.    

BRUNCH WITH SANTA


Enjoy a train ride to Brunch with Santa at the Legacy at Log Still Distillery.  Enjoy a visit with Santa, full brunch buffet and children's crafts.  
 
December 14 & 21

FIELD TRIPS


Bring your students for an amazing field trip at Kentucky Railway Museum! Let us help you in planning a one-of-a-kind experience into history!


BEHIND THE SCENES GUIDED TOUR


Take a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the railroad’s working shop area and learn some railroad history along the way.  

MUST RESERVE 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE!

Offered on WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY (Seasonal)


THE GREAT FREIGHT EXPERIENCE


THE GREAT FREIGHT EXPERIENCE lets you try your hand at being a locomotive engineer of a vintage diesel locomotive. You will learn how to work both on the ground and in the locomotive.  These sessions are offered on Sundays by reservation only. 
 
Select Sunday's, April-October 

THROTTLE TIME


Our Throttle Time program lets you try your hand at being a locomotive engineer of a vintage diesel locomotive. Throttle Time sessions are offered on Sundays by reservation only. 
 
Select Sundays, April-October 

SPRING BREAK EXPRESS


Bring the kids to enjoy a 90-minute train excursion and a stroll through the museum. These excursions are scheduled just for those Spring Breakers! 
 
Spend time with us on your Spring Break. 


ANNUAL TRAIN SHOW AND SALE


Visit our Annual Train Show and Sale held at St. Catherine Gymnasium at 413 First Street, New Haven (only 1 block away from the museum). Stroll through the model trains and artifacts, visit with vendors and browse the booths and model trains.
April 11, 2026

EASTER EGGSPRESS


Meet the Easter Bunny aboard the Easter Train.
 
March 28, 2026

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™


Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Thomas and his friends will return in Summer 2025 to the Kentucky Railway Museum.  
 
2026 Dates Will Be Announced By Thanksgiving.

SUMMER WEEKDAY TRAIN RIDES


 


MYSTERY ON THE RAILS


Step back in time and embrace your inner detective skills on a mysterious train ride through the Kentucky countryside.
 
 September 20. 

AUTUMN EXPRESS


Celebrate Fall, come early to enjoy all the activities before the train ride. Enjoy a petting zoo, bounce house, mini train ride and meet Choo Choo Charlie the engineer bear. The children can stroll through the pumpkin patch and pick out a pumpkin. 
 
September 27 

FALL BREAK EXPRESS


Spend time with us on your Fall Break. Our 90-minute train excursion is perfect for entertaining the whole family. Stroll through the museum as well!
 
October 2, 7 and 9  

CAR, TRUCK, BIKE & TRACTOR SHOW


Join us for the 13th Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show. Don't miss out on our awards, door prizes, music, food, and more!
 
October 18