Pricing Information
Schedule & Reservations
Dinner Menu & Beverage Information
Arrival & Boarding
About the Ride
About our Equipment
How much does it cost to ride the dinner train?
The cost is $65.00 per person, tax and gratuity included. Children 12 and under are $50.00. If you feel that your service is superior, you
are welcome to leave an extra gratuity on the table as you depart.
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What does the price include?
The price includes a four-course meal, excellent service, live piano music as well as the unique experience and scenery.
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Can I pay for my tickets when I get there, or do I need to pay in advance?
Payment is due in advance at the time of your reservation, up to three days before the event. We accept Discover, Master Card and VISA.
Sorry, we cannot accept checks.
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Do you offer group pricing?
Not at this time.
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Are senior citizen discounts available?
Sorry, we currently do not offer senior citizen discounts.
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Do I need to make a reservation?
Advance reservations and payment are required to guarantee your seat. You may be able to get a seat at the last minute if there is a
cancellation.
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Can children ride the train?
Yes, children three and older are permitted and prices are reduced for children. We discourage patrons from bringing children that are too
young to sit in a seat by
themselves or who may not be able to sit reasonably quietly for two hours without disturbing other patrons. We do not have high chairs or
booster seats.
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How are seats reserved?
Seating will be made by our staff based on availability at the time of your reservation. If you want to sit with friends, you must make
your reservation all together under just one name so we will know to seat you together. Or send us an e-mail to let us know to seat you with
another party.
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Can a table be reserved for just the two of us?
If you have a party of two, you may be seated with another party of two if we have sufficient reservations to warrant this. Otherwise, you
will have your own table, but we can't necessarily guarantee that you will.
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Can you accommodate parties larger than four?
Yes, we can accommodate parties larger than four. All of our tables only seat four, and we will do our best to seat everyone as close together
as possible. Seating will depend on availability, and parties larger than four may be split between tables.
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What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations for a full refund are permitted up to three days prior to the trip's departure. Refunds will be made by check. Cancellations
can be made after this deadline, but will not receive a refund. Any cancellation can be rescheduled to another available trip. Call us to
reschedule.
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What is offered on the menu?
We offer a choice of three entrees. These can be found on our menu page. You will be asked for
entree selections for each person in your party when you make your reservation. Please note that meals are not prepared on board to order,
so we cannot change your menu selection on the day of your scheduled departure.
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Are vegetarian meals offered?
We do not offer vegetarian meals at this time.
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When do I have to let you know my meal selection?
Entree selections are required at the time of reservation. We can accept changes
no later than 11 AM two days before your ride.
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Will the meals be prepared on the cars?
All food will be prepared offsite by our caterer at their restaurant, which is near the vicinity of the boarding and departure location.
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Is there a bar on the train?
No, we do not currently have a liquor license.
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Can we bring our own wine or liquor?
Yes, you may bring your own alcoholic beverages. We have a limited selection of wine glasses available.
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Is there a dress code?
The dress code is business casual. We highly recommend wearing closed toed shoes with low heals for safety purposes when boarding the train,
and walking between cars. Guests are discouraged from wearing high heels as we have graveled walkways leading up to the train's ramp.
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Where do we board?
Regularly scheduled Dinner Trains board at the Walkersville Southern Railroad station at 34 W. Pennsylvania Avenue in Walkersville, MD.
You do not need a ticket; just your name on our reservation list. Walk up the ramp to the dining car entrance and give the hostess your
name, and you will be seated. Dining car seating begins at 5:45 PM.
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Are you handicapped accessible?
We are able to accommodate most narrow wheelchairs and walkers as we have a ramp going up to the dining car entrance. The door is slightly
narrow (32" wide), and you must make a 90-degree angle turn to get into the car.
Where does the train go?
The train travels from the Walkersville station north away from Frederick for two miles, then returns to Walkersville, then heads south
toward Frederick another four miles. At Rte. 26, at the end of our track, we stop the train for a few
minutes and then back the train north and make our way back to the station.
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How long is the excursion?
The excursion is about 12 miles round trip, and will last approximately two hours in length. We make every effort to maintain this schedule, but
reserve the right to alter schedules or equipment as operating conditions demand.
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How fast will we go?
The train will travel approximately five mph.
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Does the train stop anywhere along the route?
There are no stops along the route, although we slow down (and occasionally stop) for road crossings.
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Is there a restroom on the train?
Yes, there is a small restroom on board.
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Is the train air conditioned and/or heated?
Yes, we have a climate controlled environment. Please keep in mind that the dining car is over 70+ years old, and regulating the temperature
to an exact degree is difficult.
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Is smoking permitted on board the train?
We do not allow smoking anywhere on board our train. This includes in the restroom and on the vestibules.
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Are pets allowed?
Sorry, pets are not allowed. Please contact us if you have questions about service animals.
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What kind of engine will be pulling the train?
We usually have a 1942 EMD Diesel Locomotive (#101) pulling the train. We will occasionally use different engines.
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What kinds of rail cars are used?
The dinner train consists of a 1933 American Car and Foundry ex-LIRR passenger car which we've converted to our dining car. It can serve
up to 40 people at 10 tables for four. This is followed by a World War II troop sleeper car which serves as our "kitchen car".
Future plans include the addition of a second dining car that will increase our serving capacity by 40 or more.
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