Below is a list of some of our special trains that might be of interest to group excusions. Additional information for groups can be found in the menu to the left.

FROM BURLINGTON:

June 5 and 6 – School Trips – Burlington to Shelburne Museum
Departs Burlington at 10:00 with 10:30 arrival at Shelburne Museum. Depart Shelburne 11:00 for special trip to Ethan Allen Departs Shelburne Museum at 12:30 with arrival in Burlington at 1:00 pm. Special in conjunction with the Shelburne Museum, Spirit of Ethan Allen $5.00 per student.

June 24 and 25 – Train Collectors Association 2008 National Convention Burlington to Middlebury
Depart Burlington and travel to Middlebury 9:30-11:30 Lunch at the Fire and Ice Restaurant/tour Middlebury 11:30-2:30 Depart Middlebury and travel to Burlington 2:30-4:30

June 28 & 29 – Burlington Chew-Chew Festival
Pick up the train in Charlotte and ride to the Burlington waterfront for some of the greatest food around! Celebrate the Chew-Chew fest with a train ride, great food, and even stop at the Magic hat brewery to wash it down!
The Green Mountain Chew Chew is one of Vermont's finest food and music festivals, an annual event on the Burlington waterfront each June.
Groups ride from Charlotte to the waterfront.
See their website at: www.greenmountainchewchew.com

July 19 – Vermont Brew Fest
New England tradition in its 15th Year!
The beautiful Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain offer a truly magnificent backdrop for the Vermont Brewers Festival.
Groups ride from Charlotte to the waterfront.
See their website at: www.vermontbrewers.com/festival.html

September 27 – Fall Foliage Dinner Train
Ride from Burlington to the Fire and Ice Restaurant. Live music on board! $75.00 per person. Departing Burlington at 3:00 pm with arrival in Middlebury at 4:30 Dinner served from 5:00 to 7:30 pm then returning to Burlington by 9:00 pm Dessert served on the train on the way back.


FROM BELLOWS FALLS:

Lobster Bake Train Experience the fun of train travel from an era long since gone and share in a true New England tradition! Guests board the beautifully restored vintage passenger cars of the Green Mountain Flyer in Bellows Falls and travel through the Green Mountains and along the Connecticut and Williams rivers. The destination ... breathtaking Fox Chair Mountain Farm in Chester, Vermont where guests will take part in an old fashion summertime lobster bake by the river! (Alternate menus available. Prices range from $65-$75pp) Call Deb at 1-800-707-3530 for details.

May 11 – Bellows Falls Mother's Day Excursion
Bellows Falls to Chester Depot
Take a ride with Mom-Mothers ride free with adult ticket holder.
All Moms receive a Mother's Day gift!
Adults $20.00 Children $16.00 2 and under are Free on Lap

May 23 – School Trip
Bellows Falls to Chester Depot
Departs Bellows Falls at 10:30 am
2 hour round trip
$5.00 per student

June 4 and 5 – Charter Americade
Bellows Falls to Chester Depot
Depart Chester Depot at 11:00 am. Arrive BF 11:45 am Depart BF 12:45 pm. Arrive Chester Depot 1:30 pm
Motorcycle enthusiasts riding on motorcycles from Glens Falls to Chester Depot.
Will ride train from Chester Depot to Bellows Falls with catered meal on board by Heritage Deli.

June 29 – Bellows Falls Rail Day
All day train and downtown specials

July 23 – O Scale National Convention
Bellows Falls to Rutland
Click here for details and tickets.

August 2 – Bellows Falls Fireworks Special
Start your trip off with a barbeque at The Caboose at Chester Depot and ride to Bellows Falls to watch the fireworks from reserved seating at the Bellows Depot. Return to Chester Depot after the fireworks.
$12.00 includes snack and drink in Bellows Falls, barbeque is extra.

October 7 – Bellows Falls to Rutland for the Rutland Limited
Spend all day riding the rails from Bellows Falls to Rutland. An approximate 9 hour round-trip with a layover in Rutland with time to grab a bite or walk around downtown Rutland. Box lunches Available. (MAC available for private charter.)
Depart 9 am - Return 6 pm (1.5 hour layover in Rutland)
Adults $50.00 Children (3-12) $35.00 2 and Under $5.00 must be on lap
Classic Coach $5.00

October 4 – Fall Ludlow Limited and Chili Fest
This trip features an extended stop in Ludlow for the great chili cook-off! All you can eat chili, bread, apple cider and ice cream! Admission to chili fest is additional and can be purchased at the fest.
Depart 9:00am – Return 5:00pm
Adult $40.00 Child (3-12) $30.00
Child 2 and under $5.00 Must be on lap.
Classic Coach $8.00 extra

October 4 – Bellows Falls to Summit
Ride from Bellows Falls to Summit with a stop in Ludlow. An approximate 7 hour round-trip. There is no better way to take in the fall foliage!
Box lunches available. MAC available for private charter.
Adult $45.00 Child (3-12) $35.00
Child 2 and under $10.00. Must be on lap.
Classic Coach $8.00 extra

October 4 – Ludlow to Summit: Wine Tasting Train
This is a one hour round trip ride with optional wine tasting and a "Ludlow Limited Wine Tasting Train" souvenir wine glass to take home.
Adults: Trip only $15.00
With wine tasting $20.00
Children 3-12, (ride only) $10.00
Children 2 and under free. Must be on lap.
Classic Coach $8.00 extra


Box Lunches for Bellows Falls and Chester available direct from:
Vermont Pretzel and Cookie, Bellows Falls 802-460-2424, pretzels@sover.net
Boccelli’s on the Canal, Bellows Falls 802-460-1190
Allen Brothers, Westminster
Lisai's Chester Market 802-875-4715
Heritage Deli and Bakery, Chester 802-875-3550
Barbeque options available at the caboose at Chester Depot Station by Curtis' Barbeque


FROM WHITE RIVER JUNCTION:

March 15 – White River Junction Easter Bunny Express
Ride with the Easter Bunny from WRJ to Thetford-2 hour round trip
Two trips at 11:00 stand-by trip #2 at 2:30
Adults $20.00 Children $16.00 2 and Under Free on Lap

June 15 – Father’s Day
White River Jct. to Thetford
Dad rides free with adult ticket holder. Live music and continental breakfast on board
Depart White River Jct. at 11:00am
$20.00 adults, $16.00 children (3-12)
Continental Breakfast $10.00

July 4 – White River Junction Fireworks
Take the train from White River Junction to Wilder
Departs White River Jct. at 6, 7 and 8 pm.
Returns after the fireworks.

September 6 – White River Junction Glory Days of the Railroad
Special rides and events with Hartford Parks and Recreation
Enjoy a rail fan day celebrating this 15th annual event.
Vendors, train rides, train demonstrations-all day long!

October 15 – WRJ to Farm-Way Shopping Train.
This train will board in WRJ and travel to Bradford for lunch and shopping at the Farm-Way store. A short trip will commence from Bradford and travel to Ely and return for those boarding in Bradford for a short scenic run. (MAC available for private charter)
Depart White River Jct. at 10:00am
$50.00 per person

Box Lunches for White River Jct. available direct from:
Wine Reception and Box Lunches
Coolidge Hotel - 802-295-3118 ask for David Briggs