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Fall Excursions At The Stewartstown Railroad Company

By Stewartstown Railroad Company September 3, 2024

The Stewartstown Railroad Company is bringing unique and affordable excursions the whole family will love to SoYoCo this September! 

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140th Birthday Celebration 


This year Stewartstown Railroad Company will celebrate 140th year of operations. We still operate under the same charter we did in 1884, not too many American companies can make that claim. And to celebrate we are throwing a party. We will have cake, ice cream and treats. But unlike most parties, you will get the gifts, a special price to ride the train. All tickets are $1.40. This ride will take you to the Iron Bridge and back (about 30 minutes). Come out a support a local business, An Authentic American Antiquity.

Dates: September 7 

Times: 11:00am, 11:45am, & 12:30pm

Price: $1.40 

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Villain Express with the Witch Sisters

Join the three witch sisters for a spooky and silly ride in celebration of fall! Break out your Halloween costumes a little early this year, and dress to impress – or else you might get turned into a toad! Enjoy a silly story time and dance party at the picnic stop and help concoct a magic potion to help them power up the train!

Date: September  21

Times: 10:00am, 11:45am, & 2:00pm

Price:  Adults $22 Children $19 

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Western Train Robbery


This train ride will feature an old west raid on our station and a train robbery that will be interactive with passengers on the train. The Sheriff is searching for the thieves, are they hiding on the train? All actors will be dressed in period clothing. Feel free to join them in dressing in late 1800’s era clothing. ***Times listed are train departure times, please arrive 30 minutes early as we are not able to hold the train for late arrivals.*** Our train rides are rain or shine!

Please be aware there will be the sound of gunfire during this train ride. If you are bothered by loud noises in the way of gunfire (blanks will be used that have no projectile) and loud voices, this train is not for you. Young children may be bothered by loud sounds, consider using ear plugs. This ride is about 90 minutes

Date: September 28

Times: 10:00am, 11:45am, 2:30pm

Prices – Adults – $17.00, Seniors (65 & Up) – $16.00, Children (2-12) – $15.00  Children under 2 rides free in an adult’s lap.

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Pumpkin Patch Special


We invite you to take a train ride in the changing fall colors to the Pumpkin Patch! Every passenger is invited to pick their own pumpkin to take home (until supplies last). This train ride is about 1 ½ hours long. Times listed are departure times. Please arrive 30 minutes early to pick up tickets in the station. Children under 2 ride free but require a ticket. Our train rides are rain or shine!

Dates:  October 5 - 6 and October 12 - 13

Times: 10:00am, 12:30pm, & 2:15pm

Prices: 

Adult – $17.00, Senior (65 & Up) – $16.00, Children (2-12) – $15.00

Blue Caboose Mini Charter- $325.00

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Halloween Costume Express!


This Halloween train ride is a safe, family friendly event. Our Halloween Costume Special is all about the passengers’ costumes, so dress up in your favorite costume and show it off! Prizes will be awarded to the best costume for these age categories: children under 2, children 2-12 and adults and big kids over 12. Every child receives a treat. Fun for all ages! Our 1920 passenger coach will be decorated for Halloween. Or ride if you dare, ride in the open-air car and see if you can spot the spooks who live in the woods. This train ride is about 50-60 minutes long. 

Dates: October 19 & 26

Times: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Prices: 

Adult – $17.00, Senior (65+)-$16.00, Child (2-12) – $15.00 Children under 2 rides free

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