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AUTUMN LIMITED
Three-hour excursion featuring cider and cozy seasonal treats

TICKET SALES BEGIN APRIL 23 at 6:00 PM. CLICK TO JOIN OUR WAIT LIST.

TRAIN DATES

To Be Announced – DIESEL-POWERED
Pleasant Lake, Indiana – Reading, Michigan

TICKET PRICES

All First Class tickets include seasonal confections and light refreshments.

$25.00 – Child (Ages 4-17) Deluxe Coach
$45.00 – Adult Deluxe Coach
$11o.00 – First Class Diner
$250.00 – First Class Open Window Table
$95.00 – First Class Open Window Parlor Car
$115.00 – First Class Lounge
$160.00 – Pullman Lounge Seat
$300.00 – Pullman Class Table (Seats 2 Guests)
$189.00 – $229.00 – First Class Suite (Seats 2-3 Guests)
$375.00 – First Class Table (Seats 4 Guests)
$2,500.00 – Private Pullman Car (Seats 15-20 Guests)

$119.00 – Deluxe Coach
$229.00 – Open Window Table Car
$239.00 – Open Window Lounge Car
$249.00 – First Class Diner
$279.00 – First Class Lounge
$350.00 – $450.00 – First Class Suite (Seats 3-4)
$585 – Pullman Couples Table (Seats 2)
$425 – Pullman Lounge
$5,500 – Private Pullman Car (Seats 15)

Duration

3 hours in duration
Trains depart twice daily Saturday and Sunday and once a day Friday

Parking & Boarding

Pleasant Lake Depot
1469 W Main Street,
Pleasant Lake, IN 46779
206 S Michigan St
Edon, OH 43518
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THE EXPERIENCE

THE EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a three-hour fall color train ride aboard a vintage passenger train through Northeast Indiana and into Southeast Michigan on the diesel-powered Autumn Limited. Enjoy a drink of cider in our 1950s dining car, relax with a cozy dessert in a historic Pullman, take in the sweater weather from the open air souvenir car, or reserve a private car for your family or business.

The three-hour round-trips depart at 9:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday and 2:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Autumn Limited does not feature any stops or layovers.

Group rates and business charters are available for Friday, October 24th.

This excursion is a fundraiser operated by the volunteers of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Your patronage supports our ongoing rail preservation and community enrichment efforts.

THE OFFERINGS

Deluxe Coach, Open Window, First Class, Pullman Class, Private Suites, and Private Car tickets are available for this excursion. Children three years of age and younger who do not occupy a seat ride free in Deluxe Coach only. All tickets are individually priced unless specifically referenced or otherwise marked as Couples, Table, Couch, Suite, etc. ADA-specific seats are available in Deluxe Coach only.

Select First Class tickets include complimentary coffee and light refreshments. Additional amenities are included where listed. A cash bar is available for responsible guests 21 years of age or older.

Passengers may bring their own personal food and non-alcoholic drinks. Pets are not permitted, but service animals are welcome.

THE FINE PRINT 

Tickets are automatically emailed to passengers upon checkout and are not sent via any other means. Guests are advised to double-check their email address for accuracy before completing their purchase and to check their spam or junk mail folder if they don’t see the confirmation email.

Parking, boarding, and safety information is included with every purchase confirmation. Your review of this information is essential to ensuring an enjoyable experience.

Passengers wishing to travel together should book their tickets as part of the same reservation and under the same name. Refunds or exchanges are only available 30 days or more before travel. In place of refunds, credits for future travel and experiences are offered. Due to their historic nature, only select cars are ADA accessible.

By traveling with us, you agree to our terms and conditions.

ACCOMMODATIONS

DELUXE COACH

CHILD $25

ADULTS $45

  • Deluxe Coach seating in the Collinsville Inn, Franklin Inn, and New York Central No. 2568
  • Full climate-control
  • Semi-reclined chairs in
  • Collinsville Inn and Franklin Inn
  • Walkover seats featured in New York Central No. 2568
  • Open vestibules
  • ADA accommodations and restrooms
  • Children three and under who do not occupy a seat and babes in arms ride free

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LAWTON PARK LOUNGE SEAT

$95

  • Open Window lounge and couch seating in Lawton Park
  • Ideal for enjoying the sights and sounds of the passing scenery
  • Complimentary coffee and light refreshments
  • Opening windows
  • Four generous viewing doors
  • ADA restroom
  • This car is not climate-controlled, but it does include fans and heat

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CENTLIVRE PARK TABLE TICKET

$250

  • Open Window table ticket seats four guests per ticket in Centlivre Park
  • Ideal for enjoying the sights and sounds of the passing scenery
  • Complimentary coffee and light refreshments
  • Four generous viewing doors
  • This car is not climate-controlled, but it does include fans and heat

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SILVER DINER

$110

  • First Class seat in Silver Diner, a 1950s dining car
  • Full climate-control
  • Complimentary coffee and light refreshments
  • Complimentary seasonal confections

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PACIFIC ISLAND

$115

  • First Class Lounge, Couch, or Table accommodations in Pacific Island, a 1950s lounge/sleeper
  • Full climate-control
  • Complimentary coffee and light refreshments
  • Complimentary seasonal confections
  • Restrooms in suites and the lounge

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PACIFIC ISLAND PRIVATE SUITES

$189 – $229

  • First Class private suite accommodations in Pacific Island, a 1950s lounge/sleeper
  • Ideal for couples, families, or passengers with sensory processing needs in groups of 2-4
  • A single suite ticket accommodates all guests in the group
  • Full climate-control
  • Complimentary coffee and light refreshments
  • Complimentary seasonal confections
  • Restrooms in suites and lounge

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PULLMAN COUPLES TABLE

$300

  • Couples Table accommodations for two guests in Kitchi Gammi, a 1920s Pullman built for the Nickel Plate Road
  • Each ticket purchase will board and seat two guests at their own private table
  • Complimentary beverage service
  • Complimentary seasonal offerings prepared and served on board
  • Restrooms available on board
  • Full climate control

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PULLMAN LOUNGE SEAT

$160

  • Lounge accommodations in Kitchi Gammi Club, a 1920s Pullman built for the Nickel Plate Road
  • Complimentary beverage service
  • Complimentary seasonal offerings prepared and served on board
  • Restrooms available on board
  • Full climate control

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PRIVATE PULLMAN CAR

$5,500

  • Private car accommodations for up to 15 guests aboard the Roanoke, a private Pullman business car originally built for the Norfolk & Western Railway
  • Ideal for large families, groups, or small business gatherings
  • Children permitted
  • Complimentary coffee and light beverage service
  • Full climate control
  • Open-air platform
  • Dining room seating
  • Solarium lounge seating
  • Restrooms in suites
  • Catering kitchen available

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