Piney Woods Express Diesel Train

SECURE YOUR SPOT ON A RELAXING RETRO RAIL ADVENTURE

  • Runs most Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Spring Through Fall
  • 11:00 am
  • 3:00 pm
Seats and Pricing
Discover our various pricing options below. Scroll down to explore and find the perfect car for your journey.

ADA-Compliant Car Available– Please contact our Reservations Desk directly at 855-632-7729.

A $3.00 Historical Preservation Fee will be added to the individual ticket rate at checkout.   This fee goes directly towards, our depots and the railroad and is used to protect, enhance buildings, places and objects of historical and cultural significance. 

Caboose

$850 flat rate (up to 8 people)
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Exclusive private car with a capacity of up to 8 guests. The Caboose features comfortable seating, cupola seating for a birds-eye view, and a private outdoor viewing platform. In addition, this car is temperature controlled and features a private restroom. Upon departure, a personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest. Non-alcoholic drinks are included in the flat rate ticket price. A variety of alcoholic beverages and additional snacks are available for purchase. This car is NOT ADA-compliant.

Presidential Car 1511

Adult Ticket:
$87
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The nostalgic Car 1511 is an ADULT ONLY car that features comfortable seats, intimate table service, large picture windows, and a private outdoor viewing platform. In addition, this car is temperature-controlled and has a restroom. Upon departure, a personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are available for purchase. This car is NOT ADA-compliant.

Presidential Car 42 Couches

Adult Ticket:
$77
Child Ticket (2-12yrs):
$57
Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):
$82
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Art Deco inspired, Car 42 features comfortable COUCHES with intimate table service and large picture windows. In addition, this car is temperature controlled and has a restroom. A personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest upon departure. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as snacks are available for purchase. This is a family friendly car, and all seating is assigned. Parties with an odd number of guests may share a COUCH with a non-party guest. It is recommended for parties of more than 4 (Four) to book a combination of both types of seating (Couches and Tables) to sit across the aisle. Booking both COUCHES and TABLES will require separate reservations when booking online. This car is NOT ADA-compliant. For assistance with booking, please call 855-632-7729.

Presidential Car 42 Table w/Chairs

Adult Ticket:
$72
Child Ticket (2-12yrs):
$52
Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):
$77
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Art Deco inspired Car 42 Table w/Chairs for 2 (Two) includes intimate table service and large picture windows. In addition, this car is temperature controlled and has a restroom. A personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest upon departure. This is a family friendly car, and all seating is assigned. Parties greater than 2 (Two) will be seated front to back at 2 (Two) or more tables. Parties with an odd number may share a table with a non-party guest. It is recommended for parties of more than 4 (Four) to book a combination of both types of seating (Couches and Tables) to sit across the aisle. Booking both COUCHES and TABLES will require separate reservations when booking online. This car is NOT ADA-compliant. For assistance with booking, please call 855-632-7729.

Dome

Adult Ticket:
$77
Child Ticket (2-12yrs):
$57
Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):
$82
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The exclusive glass-top dome car features booth-style seating for 4 (Four) on the upper level with a steep, narrow stair passageway on both ends. The unobstructed birds-eye view is something everyone should experience. In addition, this car is temperature-controlled and has a restroom. Upon departure, a personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest. This is a family-friendly car, and all seating is assigned. Parties not divisible by 4 (Four) will be assigned a booth front to back or across the aisle and may share a table with non-party guests. This car is NOT ADA-compliant.

First Class

Adult Ticket:
$57
Child Ticket (2-12yrs):
$37
Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):
$62
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Comfortable booth-style seating for 4 (Four) with table service and large windows. Restroom(s) are available on our First-Class cars and are temperature-controlled. Car attendant(s) will serve light appetizers and 1 (One) bottled water to guests upon departure. First-Class is family friendly and all seating is assigned. Parties not divisible by 4 (Four) will be assigned a booth front to back or across the aisle and may share a table with non-party guests. This car is NOT ADA-compliant.

Open Air

Adult Ticket:
$27
Child Ticket (2-12yrs):
$22
Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):
$32
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Historic wooden bench seats with no window enclosures. A concession car is accessible for purchase of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as snacks. This is a family-friendly car, and all seating is assigned. Parties not divisible by 4 (Four) may share a bench with non-party guests. This car is NOT ADA-compliant. Restrooms are available in the concession car.

ADA Compliant Car

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Please see further details in our FAQ section. This car must be booked by calling our reservations desk directly at 855-632-7729.

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