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The Dinner Train is an unforgettable evening of fine dining aboard vintage dinner trains at the National Railroad Museum. Bring your friends and family on the 1930s Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #300 Silver Spirit train car or the 1920s Atlantic Coast Line Dothan Dining Car and experience our Dinner Train event. In 2025, for the first time, Dinner Train took place on one of two nights, with a different caterer on each night- and offered social seating!
Your journey begins with hors d’oeuvres and drinks on the platform at 5:00 p.m., followed by a presentation delivered by our Education Director, Justin Lambrecht. This brief platform presentation will include information on historic dinner trains.
Then, you will board your train and set out around the track where you and your guest(s) will enjoy a delectable dinner on the high bridge, looking out across the Fox River and Dutchman Creek at sunset.
Tickets are priced at $150 per person and must be purchased in groups of 2 or 4. When purchasing your ticket, you’ll be able to choose your dining experience in either our Silver Spirit Dining & Lounge Car or our Dothan Dining Car, and select your preferred seats.
- 4-seat configuration: You’ll be seated with members of your own party.
- 2-seat configuration: You’ll be seated “socially,” sharing your table with another couple. Please note, there are no 2-top tables available, so all parties of two will be seated with others.
Social Seating Experience
For the first time, we’re offering social seating, where couples can book a table for two and be paired with another couple for a shared dining experience. This option is perfect for adventurous foodies, history enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys meeting new people while enjoying a great meal. It brings a touch of nostalgia and offers the opportunity for friendly conversation, making it a memorable addition to your evening out.
Funds raised support the National Railroad Museum, a 501(c)3 educational institution with roots dating back to 1956. Funds will go back into our at-risk student fund, providing free or reduced-rate educational programs for children at disadvantaged schools.
This event has been a fan favorite and a sellout every year – be sure to secure your tickets early for a prime seat on the train (though every seat is a great one)! Questions? Contact Liz Van Pay at nrrmevents@nationalrrmuseum.org
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Contact Us
Liz Van Pay, Events Coordinator: (920) 437-7623 or nrrmevents@nationalrrmuseum.org
