Dinner Train

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining aboard vintage dinner trains at the National Railroad Museum. Bring your friends, family, or colleagues on the 1930’s Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #300 Silver Spirit train car or the 1920’s Atlantic Coast Line Dothan Dining Car and experience an exclusive night of dining on the rails.

Your journey will begin on the train platform with hors d’oeuvres and drinks, where you will hear our Director of Education, Justin Lambrecht, deliver a brief presentation on dining on the rails. Then, you will board the coach and set out on the tracks, where you and your guest(s) will enjoy a delightful dinner on the high bridge, with a beautiful view across the Fox River and Dutchman Creek. There, you will enjoy a five-course menu with expertly paired cocktails.

Tickets for this yearly Museum fundraiser are priced at $150 per person and must be purchased in groups of 2 or 4. Tables of 4 will be seated with their parties, and tables of 2 will share a table with another couple.

When purchasing your ticket, you will choose your dining experience in either our Silver Spirit Dining & Lounge Car or our Dothan Dining Car and select your preferred seats.

September 10 & 17, 2026

Tickets On Sale June 10, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

The event will last approximately three hours.

Yes. Guests will board the train for a single full lap to start, park on the high bridge over the Fox River and Dutchman Creek for dinner service, and return to the platform following dinner service.

There is not a specific dress code for Dinner Train. If your group would like to reflect the time period of our vintage train cars, you are free to do so!

Tickets must be purchased in groups of 2 or 4.

  • 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.

Couples will 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. 

Yes! We will make every effort to accommodate any dietary needs. Please be advised that we will need to know dietary needs approximately two weeks before the event, at minimum, to accommodate.

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Contact Us

Liz Van Pay, Events Coordinator: (920) 437-7623 or nrrmevents@nationalrrmuseum.org

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