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  • 4 Ways to an Amazing Fall Train Ride Aboard The Nickel Plate Express

4 Ways to an Amazing Fall Train Ride Aboard The Nickel Plate Express

By Dagny Zupin on September 13, 2021
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Nickel Plate Express, Fall railway, fall train ride

All aboard for an autumn adventure! Make room on your fall bucket list for a ride on the Nickel Plate Express. Catch Indiana’s fall foliage from the windows of a vintage 1956 train while enjoying delicious dining cruises or magical family experiences. Explore the fall calendar below and book your tickets to make moving memories.

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Nickel Plate Express’ 1956 Dining Car by Daniel Grose

Dinner Express: Oct. 22 and Oct. 29 One of the best things about fall? The seasonal and earthy flavors. Take a seat in Nickel Plate Express’ 1956 dining car for a three-course harvest feast. Indulge yourpumpkin passion with handmade pumpkin ravioli in a decadent brown butter sage sauce. Or, enjoy tender pork stuffed with butternut squash & a ginger chutney. Come hungry and leave with new memories and a full stomach

Wizard Express: Oct. 10, Oct. 23, Oct. 30
It’s no secret October is the most magical and mystical month of the year. Keep your wands at the ready for this all-ages magical ride. Cruise the tracks while learning new spells, sipping butter beer and socializing with famous members of the wizarding world. Bring the whole family for a magical experience or have an adult-only date night, complete with flights of potions!

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Climb aboard for a little magic– Daniel Grose

Pumpkin Express: Oct. 2, Oct. 3, Oct. 9
One of the best fall traditions? Visiting the pumpkin patch! Arrive in style aboard the Nickel Plate Express. Pick out a pumpkin, take a ride on a vintage tractor and find your way out of a hay maze! The train will transport you and your pumpkin to and from the patch—fun for the whole family!

Bourbon Express: Nov. 13

Cold? Warm up with samples of some of the best small-batch Midwest bourbons! See the fall foliage from a new perspective and enjoy signature bourbon cocktails sure to make you feel cozy. This 2-hour cruise travels over the White River and Morse Reservoir for stunning views combined with smooth flavor profiles.

With delicious dining options and a nostalgic, relaxing atmosphere, a ride on theNickel Plate Express is the perfect way to spend a crisp, fall day. Explore the full fall calendar and find your new favorite autumn adventure at NickelPlateExpress.com.

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