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2026

Train Excursions

Plan your next trip aboard one of our exciting new Train Excursions! Featuring special themes to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, tasty favorites with special food, relaxing Falliday rides, fun kids adventures, and the only POLAR EXPRESS in Ohio.

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250 Buckeye Train

April 25 & 26 | $135-$190 per ticket

Saturday, April 25th:
All day trip from Columbus to Dennison.

Sunday, April 26th:
All day trip from Newark to Coshocton to Dennison.

All aboard an all day round trip train excursion experience celebrating Ohio’s rich transportation history! This America 250-Ohio Signature Event includes a layover to enjoy the Transportation Celebration in Dennison, Ohio. With a 250 vehicle car show, vintage aircraft flyovers, USO entertainment, and WWII reenactors.

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America 250-Ohio Picnic and Homecoming Strawberry Fest Flyer

May 30 & 31 | $90-$110 per ticket

All day trip from Dennison to the Newark Strawberry Festival.

  • Depart Dennison at 9am.
  • Arrive in Newark at 11am.
  • Enjoy a 3 hour layover in Newark.
  • Depart Newark at 2pm.
  • Arrive in Dennison at 4pm.

Enjoy an all day round trip train excursion from Dennison, OH to Newark, OH to visit their hometown Strawberry Festival and picnic themed activities! The event is hosted by the Newark Kiwanis Club and features their famous strawberry shortcake, food vendors, rides for people of all ages, music and entertainment. 

A person is holding a postcard featuring a vintage image of the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum over a current picture of the museum.

Homefront to Warfront Troop Train Rides at the "Victory on the Homefront" event

June 20 | $35-$45 per ticket

One hour round trips departing from the Dennison Depot at Noon, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm.

Travel back in time on a one hour WWII Troop Train departing from Dennison. Experience true 1940’s Canteen Homefront Hospitality at the “Victory on the Homefront” event where Dreamsville, USA comes to life. Held in conjunction with the Age of Steam Roundhouse “Steam to Victory” Event in Sugarcreek on the same dates.

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America 250-Ohio Goes to the Movies Train Film Fest

Sep 19 & 20 | $35-$45 per ticket

Celebrating 8 Ohio Movies!

One hour round trips departing from the Dennison Depot at Noon, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm.

Ohio is celebrating its rich film history with Ohio Goes to the Movies! All films have been chosen because they have a train and Ohio connection! Hop on board the feature movie Train with specific movie theme times and visit with corresponding movie characters, enjoy that feature movie trivia, music and fun! For a list of featured films please visit our eventbrite page below.

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#Falliday Collection Train Excursions

Oct 17 & 18 | $35-$60 per ticket

*Kids pricing available.

Join us as we celebrate the arrival of fall aboard our #Falliday Train Rides. We will have cars specifically for enjoying the crisp autumn air and approaching colors of the leaves as we travel through the countryside. Themed excursions include Chocolate & Cheese, Brunch, Bing’s Not So Scary Halloween Adventure, Troop Train Donut Days, and Sleepy Hollow.

An illustrated advertisement for The Polar Express Train Ride featuring a train, young boy, and Santa with his sleigh and reindeer in the sky.

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Dec 3-6, 10-13 | $53-$84 per ticket

90 minute round trips departing from the Dennison Depot. 
Thu & Fri: 6pm and 8pm
Sat & Sun: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm

Make lifetime family memories aboard the ONLY POLAR EXPRESS™ Train ride in Ohio. Your magical adventure begins as Storytellers read the story aloud. As the train heads toward the North Pole, festive elves will entertain you with songs, games, and activities. Complete the experience with delicious hot chocolate, a cookie, and a bell from Santa for each child!

Tickets coming soon.

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