2025 Indiana Rail Experience Schedule

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EXPLORE THE SEASON

May

• Saturday, May 17, 2025: Cigar Train (Diesel)
• Friday, May 23, 2025: Ice Cream Train (Steam)
• Saturday, May 24, 2025: Ice Cream Train (Steam)
• Saturday, May 24, 2025: Wine & Whiskey Train (Steam)
• Sunday, May 25, 2025: Ice Cream Train (Steam)
• Monday, May 26, 2025: Throttle Time (Steam)

June

• Thursday, June 12, 2025: 358 Throttle Time (Diesel)
• Friday, June 13, 2025: Throttle Time (Steam)
• Saturday, June 14, 2025: Tri-State Scenic (Steam)
• Sunday, June 15, 2025: Tri-State Scenic (Steam)
• Saturday, June 28, 2025: Ice Cream Train / Picnic Train (Diesel)
• Sunday, June 29, 2025: Ice Cream Train / Picnic Train (Diesel)

July

• Friday, July 4, 2025: Ice Cream Train (Diesel)
• Saturday, July 5, 2025: Ice Cream Train (Diesel)
• Sunday, July 6, 2025: Ice Cream Train (Diesel)
• Friday, July 11, 2025: Throttle Time (Steam)
• Saturday, July 12, 2025: Throttle Time / Steam & Steel Motorcycle Ramble (Steam)
• Sunday, July 13, 2025: Throttle Time (Steam)
• Monday, July 28, 2025: Railroad Camp (Steam and Diesel)
• Tuesday, July 29, 2025: Railroad Camp (Steam and Diesel)

August

• Friday, August 8, 2025: Edon Days Ice Cream Train (Diesel)
• Saturday, August 9, 2025: Pleasant Lake Days Ice Cream Train (Diesel)
• Sunday, August 10, 2025: Picnic Train (Diesel)
• Saturday, August 16, 2025: Bike Train / Picnic Train (Diesel)
• Friday, August 22, 2025: Ice Cream Train (Diesel)
• Saturday, August 23, 2025: Ice Cream Train (Diesel)
• Sunday, August 24, 2025: Ice Cream Train (Diesel)

September

• Sunday, September 21, 2025: Pullman Golf Outing (Diesel)

October

Ticket sales for these events begin July 16th, except where noted otherwise.

• Saturday, October 4, 2025: Cigar Train (Diesel)
• Sunday, October 5, 2025: Brunch Train (Diesel)
• Saturday, October 11, 2025: Hillsdale Railroad Festival (Steam)
• Friday, October 17, 2025: Fall Colors Steam Special (Steam)
• Saturday, October 18, 2025: Fall Colors Steam Special (Steam)
• Sunday, October 19, 2025: Fall Colors Steam Special (Steam)
• Friday, October 24, 2025: Autumn Limited (Diesel)
• Saturday, October 25, 2025: Autumn Limited (Diesel)
• Sunday, October 26, 2025: Autumn Limited (Diesel)

November

Ticket sales for these events begin August 20th, except where noted otherwise.

• Friday, November 21, 2025: Christmas Caboose Train (Diesel)
• Saturday, November 22, 2025: Christmas Caboose Train (Diesel)
• Sunday, November 23, 2025: Christmas Caboose Train (Diesel)
• Saturday, November 29, 2025: Christmas Caboose Train (Diesel)
• Sunday, November 30, 2025: Christmas Caboose Train (Diesel)

December

Ticket sales for these events begin August 20th, except where noted otherwise.

• Friday, December 5, 2025: Indiana Christmas Train (Diesel)
• Saturday, December 6, 2025: Indiana Christmas Train (Diesel)
• Sunday, December 7, 2025: Indiana Christmas Train (Diesel)
• Friday, December 12, 2025: Indiana Christmas Train (Diesel)
• Saturday, December 13, 2025: Indiana Christmas Train (Diesel)
• Sunday, December 14, 2025: Indiana Christmas Train (Diesel)
• Friday, December 19, 2025: Indiana Christmas Train (Diesel)
• Saturday, December 20, 2025: Indiana Christmas Train (Diesel)
• Sunday, December 21, 2025: Indiana Christmas Train (Diesel)
• Monday, December 22, 2025: Indiana Christmas Train (Diesel)

January

• Saturday, January 31st, 2026: Hot Chocolate Festival (Diesel)

February

• February, 13th – 15th 2026: Wine & Winter Cozy (Diesel)

ABOUT

Since 1972, the Fort Wayne Railroad has worked to restore and transform historic railroad equipment into operating attractions, including most notably Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no. 765. For over 40 years, its dedicated volunteers have exhibited vintage rail attractions throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States.

In association with the Indiana Northeastern Railroad, the organization created the Indiana Rail Experience in 2022 and now routinely operates tourist trains between Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. With growing attendance numbers and an economic impact of over 3 million dollars, the 100-mile-long route was named Indiana’s Best New Experience in 2023.

Its operations are made possible entirely through volunteers and funded by ticket sales, memberships, donations, grants, and sponsorships. For more information, visit fortwaynerailroad.org.