SPRING BREAK EXPRESS


Bring the kids to enjoy a 90-minute train excursion and a stroll through the museum. These excursions are scheduled just for those Spring Breakers! 
 
Spend time with us on your Spring Break. 
April 1 and 3.

THE OUTLAW EXPRESS


Join us for a wild west train ride with The Outlaw Express. Experience an adventure with the cowboys and lawmen of the old west all while supporting WHAS Crusade for Children with the loot! (This event does not feature horses.) Old West fun for the entire family!
This experience is available April 5, July 26, September 6 and November 8.


BEHIND THE SCENES GUIDED TOUR


Take a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the railroad’s working shop area and visit a 1911 turntable!

MUST RESERVE 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE!

Offered on WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY (Seasonal)


ANNUAL TRAIN SHOW AND SALE


Visit our Annual Train Show and Sale held at St. Catherine Gymnasium at 413 First Street, New Haven (only 1 block away from the museum). Stroll through the model trains and artifacts, visit with vendors and browse the booths and model trains.
April 12.

WEEKEND TRAIN RIDE TO BOSTON


Enjoy a 1.5 hour train ride on the L&N Lebanon Branch.  Passengers do not disembark from the train.  

WEEKEND TRAIN RIDE TO GETHSEMANE


Take a 45-minute ride to Gethsemane, Kentucky. Along the way you will pass beautiful scenery and the home of the Log Still Distillery campus.  Passengers do not disembark from the train.

LOCOMOTIVE CAB RIDE


Experience railroading from the cab of the locomotive! This is your opportunity to ride with the engineer and crew during the train ride aboard the Historic Lebanon Branch.  Must be 13 years and older.


EASTER EGGSPRESS


Meet the Easter Bunny aboard the Easter Eggspress! Arrive early to hop down the "Bunny Rail" for fun Easter-themed activities. 
 
April 19 

THROTTLE TIME


Our Throttle Time program lets you try your hand at being a locomotive engineer of a vintage diesel locomotive. Throttle Time sessions are offered on Sundays by reservation only. 
 
Select Sundays, April-October 

THE GREAT FREIGHT EXPERIENCE


THE GREAT FREIGHT EXPERIENCE lets you try your hand at being a locomotive engineer of a vintage diesel locomotive. You will learn how to work both on the ground and in the locomotive.  These sessions are offered on Sundays by reservation only. 
 
Select Sunday's, April-October 

LUNCHEON TRAIN


Relive the golden days of railroad dining,  enjoy a casual lunch in our dining car.  Tickets are $40.00 per person, this includes your train ride and lunch.  DINE BY RAIL GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE THE PERFECT GIFT!

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
(Lunch selections must be made at time of reservation) 

 


UNCORKED EXPRESS WINE AND CHEESE TRAIN


CHEERS FOR THE UNCORKED EXPRESS!

Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon.  This popular train is perfect for a special date, a girls day out or a unique outing with friends!
 
 May 17, July 19, August 23, September 13 and November 15.   

MYSTERY ON THE RAILS


Step back in time and embrace your inner detective skills on a mysterious train ride through the Kentucky countryside.
 
April 26, June 28 and September 20. 

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™


Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Thomas and his friends will return in Summer 2025 to the Kentucky Railway Museum.  
 
May 31, June 1 and June 7-8 

SUMMER WEEKDAY TRAIN RIDES to BOSTON


All aboard for family fun! Take a nostalgic trip aboard L&N’s Historic Lebanon Branch.


AUTUMN EXPRESS


Celebrate Fall, come early to enjoy all the activities before the train ride. Enjoy a petting zoo, bounce house, mini train ride and meet Choo Choo Charlie the engineer bear. The children can stroll through the pumpkin patch and pick out a pumpkin. 
 
September 27 

FALL BREAK EXPRESS


Spend time with us on your Fall Break. Our 90-minute train excursion is perfect for entertaining the whole family. Stroll through the museum as well!
 
October 7 and 9  

WHISTLES WITCHES AND WINE


Gather your girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands, co-workers, moms and sisters and dress in your best witch or warlock costume! This event includes wine tastings, food, costume contest, music, train ride and more. Great idea for a ladies night out or a date night.  Follow us on Facebook for more details on this event!
October 10 and 24. 

CAR, TRUCK, BIKE & TRACTOR SHOW


Join us for the 13th Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show. Don't miss out on our awards, door prizes, music, food, and more!
 
October 18 

FIELD TRIPS


Bring your kids for an amazing Field Trip at Kentucky Railway Museum! Let us help you in planning a one-of-a-kind experience!


SANTA CLAUS EXPRESS


Meet Santa, enjoy a train excursion with the sounds of the holiday season and make new holiday memories!
 
December 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21 

NORTH POLE EXPRESS


Enjoy a journey to the North Pole to pick up our special guest, Santa!
 
December 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21