Quick Details
Adult (Ages 10+)
Premius Class
$ 60
First Class
$ 45
Standard Class
$ 35
Child (Ages 3-9)
Premius Class
Free
First Class
Free
Standard Class
Free
Cape Cod Rail Fan Day
Join us for our 5th annual Cape Cod Railfan Day! This special event includes train rides and access to Hyannis Yard where you can view, tour, and photograph various railroad items. Note: The list of specific items available that day will be updated prior to the event.
CONSISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED WHEN FINALIZED.
Food and a limited number of Railfan Day t-shirts will be available for purchase.
FOOD & BEVERAGES will be available in the following cars:
508-dome, 1394 – dome, Sandy Neck, and Great Island table cars.
Our vintage 1917 Club Car will be open for bar service.
We will once again proudly feature Sea Scoops Ice Cream – Cape Cod’s only hand scooped, local, homemade, ice cream truck! They will feature a special $6 Cape Cod Railfan Day price. Thank you for helping to support a local, small business!
EVENT ACCESS is available either via train rides OR just walk-in yard access through the gate.
Color coded wrist bands will be distributed based on which return trip you purchase. ALL people in attendance will have a wristband which will designate that they have paid and signed a liability release waiver. These will need to be picked up in the tent for walk-ups and will be distributed on the train for passengers riding to the event.
Visitors will have TWO options:
- Admission + Train Ride to the Event (once you purchase a ticket, you will receive a link to select your RETURN TRIP back to your place of origin)
- Admission Only (with option to purchase a train ride to the canal from Hyannis to the canal and back)
Don’t miss the chance to join the fun!
Rail Fan Day 2026 Information:
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- Bourne Station (located Cape side and directly under the Bourne Bridge at Bourne Recreation Area, 169 Sandwich Road, Bourne) – Departing at 10AM, 1:10PM
- Sandwich Station (located at 42 Jarves St, Sandwich) – Departing at 10:15AM, 1:25PM
- West Barnstable Station (located at 2469 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable) – Departing TO HYANNIS at 10:40AM, 1:50PM;
NOTE: A trip will be departing for roundtrip train ride from West Barnstable to Bourne & back to West Barnstable (not to Hyannis) at 12:20PM and will return back to West Barnstable at 1:50PM. If you wish to attend Railfan Day event in Hyannis Yard, you will need to purchase admission.
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Note: We will be offering a special train ride at noon which will provide an opportunity for those who purchase “Admission Only” tickets to they can enjoy a ride at a significantly reduced rate. Tickets for a ride to the canal and back from Hyannis or West Barnstable are $10/adult 10+up for standard class. Children ages 9 and under ride for free with a paying adult.
Departing Hyannis for a round-trip ride to the canal (or to return to your original departure location):
- 12:00PM
Departing West Barnstable for a round-trip ride to the canal:
- 12:20PM
Departing Hyannis to return to your original departure location:
- 4:30PM
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Rail Fan Day:
11:00AM – 4:00PM at Hyannis Yard
A list of the featured equipment will be released by August 1st
Admission Only Pricing:
- Adult – (Age 10 and up) – $25
- Child – (Age 0-9) – Free with paying adult
Add On a Roundtrip Scenic Ride to the Cape Cod Canal!
Departs Hyannis at 12:00PM, Returns at approximately 2:15PM
- Adult – (Age 10 and up) – $10
- Child – (Age 0-9) – Free with paying adult
NOTE: This ride is ONLY available to those who have also purchased admission tickets.
A list of the featured equipment will be released by August 1st
Parking:
- Parking is not included you must find your own parking.
Refreshments:
- Cash only SNACK BAR is available onboard the train rides to and from Hyannis
- Vintage 1917 Cape Codder Club Car BAR will be open from 11a – 1:30p
The following light fare will be offered for purchase from 11a – 3p:
(full descriptions coming soon)
Cape Cod Central Seafood Chowder
Rich creamy homemade chowder accompanied with oyster crackersJumbo Hot Dogs – hot off the grill – with a bag of chips
Bratwurst – hot off the grill – with a bag of chips
Warm Pretzel – accompanied with beer cheese
Chicken Caesar Wrap – accompanied with a bag of chips
Pulled Pork Quesadilla
Turkey BLT
Notes:
Attendees are responsible for finding their own parking for the event. Each station has limited parking. Those purchasing “EVENT ONLY” tickets will need to locate parking in Hyannis and cannot park at the Engine House or in the rail yard.