The Hesston Ghost Train Ride

Fun for All Ages! • Central Time

A ride you'll not soon forget: ride the steam train through the haunted woods and learn the fate of Engineer Bones Jones, Fireman Freddy and the entire crew.

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LaPorte County Historical Steam Society DBA: Hesston Steam Museu
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Train Tickets

Fun for All Ages! • 20 Minutes • Central Time

Hesston & Galena Creek Narrow Gauge Railroad Ticket Steam trains depart from Hesston Junction on a 2 mile railroad adventure through Glacier Pass, through deep woods and up steep grades. These locomotives were built for industry and all are full sized equipment that hauled logs, passengers or other ...

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20 minutes
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LaPorte County Historical Steam Society DBA: Hesston Steam Museu
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Santa’s Candy Cane Express

Fun for All Ages! • Central Time

All board Santa's Candy Cane Express on our open or enclosed passenger coaches. Have a cup of hot coco, Ice cream or a great lunch at Doc's Soda Fountain. Then browse the Depot Store, the museum's gift shop for all those train enthusiasts on your list. Bring a New Toy (at least $9 in value) ...

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Trains leave the frequent intervals, Noon - 4:00
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LaPorte County Historical Steam Society DBA: Hesston Steam Museu
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Father's Day Weekend

Fun for All Ages! • Central Time

A day of learning fun for Dad and your family. Sunday: (Father's Day) The American Historical Truck Association display trucks of all sizes and eras right on the museum campus. Bring Dad out for Trains and Trucks, we think It's the perfect Father's Day! Never a charge for parking. Click ...

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Civil War Train Rides

Fun for All Ages! • Central Time

Explore the North and South encampments on the museum campus. Board the Hesston & Galena Creek Narrow Gauge Railroad as your train transports troops and Union Army gold through hostile territory.

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Independence Celebration

Fun for All Ages! • Central Time

Discover big machines including locomotives working hard to educate and entertain your family. Ride three railroads each with a different route and story. Volunteers steam up or gas up many of the museum's historical pieces for operation including the Sawmill.

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Home School Day

Teachers & students can discover the world of the steam engine and locomotive

Grab your homeschool friends and join us! Pass includes: Free campus admission, discounted train rides, and $2 discount at Doc's Soda Fountain for lunch.

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Labor Day Weekend Market Space

Every vendor will be required to fill out this form and agree to the rules included here. Payment is required before the event. In addition to food service, this Market is intended to be artesian craft, quality antiques, railroad, tractor/farming memorabilia, quality items. Garage Sale type booths are ...

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Labor Day Weekend Steam & Power Show Admission Package

Campus Admission - Hesston Steam & Power Show • Central Time

This is a pass to the campus where guests can discover big machines working hard to educate and enlighten. Steam trains in operation, Sawmill, Market, Blacksmith Shop, great festival food, antique farm machinery & Threshing Grain.

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10-5pm CT
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Pumpkinliner

Bring the family for some fall fun! Enjoy a round trip from Connersville's Grand Central Station to the Pumpkin Patch. Your ticket includes round-trip train service, a hayride to and from the patch, and a pumpkin for each child aged 12 and under. Tickets are $12 for ages two and up. This popular ...

Connersville
90 minutes
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Whitewater Valley Railroad
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Ghost Train of Metamora

This family-friendly (no blood or gore) half-hour excursion is great for ghosts and goblins of all ages. As the train travels through the dark countryside, passengers will be haunted by characters from our ghost story. THIS EXCURSION OPERATES FROM METAMORA, NOT CONNERSVILLE. All seats are $15 for ages ...

Metamora
30 minutes
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Whitewater Valley Railroad
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Valley Flyer

The Valley Flyer is a 5-hour round-trip excursion through the scenic Whitewater Valley with a 2-hour layover in historic Metamora. This train departs from Connersville's Grand Central Station at 12:01 PM on most Saturdays and Sundays, May through October. See the schedule for specific dates. Tickets ...

Connersville
5 hours
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Whitewater Valley Railroad
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Santa Claus Limited

Join us for a holiday tradition that has been delighting families in the Whitewater Valley since 1973! The Santa Claus Limited invites you to enjoy the festivities of the holiday season on this short excursion through the countryside. Shortly after departure, Santa Claus will board the train and briefly ...

Connersville
90 minutes
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Whitewater Valley Railroad
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Wild West Special

The Wild West Special is a Wild West–themed, five-hour round-trip excursion through the scenic Whitewater Valley, featuring a two-hour layover in historic Metamora. This family-favorite train ride showcases the Circle D Rangers—a band of cowboys, outlaws, and lawmen. Departures are from Connersville’s ...

Connersville
5 hours
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Whitewater Valley Railroad
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

All aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, where Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic comes to life! Your journey begins at Connersville’s Grand Central Station, where you’ll board a vintage passenger car just like the ones in the book and movie. Once onboard, chefs in white coats and ...

Connersville
2 hours
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Whitewater Valley Railroad
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Cinderaila's Royal Adventure

The Whitewater Valley Railroad Theater presents "Cinderaila's Royal Adventure" Join us for an interactive train ride where everyone has a front-row seat! As the train travels through the countryside, our theater group will bring the ball right to you. Everyone will have the opportunity ...

Connersville
2 hours
Train
Whitewater Valley Railroad
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Canal Days Limited

Enjoy the Metamora Canal Days festival without worrying about parking! This seven-hour round-trip excursion through the scenic Whitewater Valley includes a four-hour layover in historic Metamora. The train departs from Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday during ...

Connersville
7 hours
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Whitewater Valley Railroad
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Fall Foliage Flyer

The Fall Foliage Flyer is a five-hour weekday round-trip excursion through the scenic Whitewater Valley, featuring a two-hour layover in historic Metamora. The train departs from Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays in October. Tickets are $27 for adults and $16 ...

Connersville
5 hours
Train
Whitewater Valley Railroad
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