- Now booking for 2023!
- Ages 12+
- 3 hours
As guests soak in the ambiance and relax to the rhythms of the rails, a fresh five-course gourmet meal is prepared and served on white table linens in traditional rail style.
Quick Details
This special day includes train rides and access to Hyannis Yard where you can view, tour, and photograph various railroad items. Note: The specific items available that day are not limited to the equipment listed below. Substitutions may be made based on business needs.
MC 2014 – our newest locomotive with the panels open
Engine House tour
MBTA F40
MBTA CapeFLYER
Our new caboose
MOW equipment including a backhoe
Hi-rail excavator
MOW hi-rail vehicle
Chevy 6500 derailment truck and trailer
Snowplow
Boom truck
Hi-rail swivel dump
and…MC 2011 – one of our FL9’s – ready to debut its new paint job!!
Food and Railfan day t-shirts will be available for purchase.
Trains will be run with an FL9 and MC GP engine (TBA)
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:
TICKETS ARE REDUCED THIS YEAR!! Don’t miss the chance to join the fun!
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):
Departing West Barnstable for a round-trip ride to the canal:
Departing Hyannis to return to your original departure location:
Rail Fan Day:
11:00AM – 4:00PM at Hyannis Yard
Admission Only Pricing:
Parking:
Refreshments:
The following light fare will be offered for purchase from 11a – 3p:
Cape Cod Clam Chowder
Rich creamy homemade clam chowder accompanied with oyster crackers $7.99
Pretzels
Three Warm soft pretzel accompanied with beer cheese $11.99
Cape Cod Central Chicken Salad Sandwich
Slow roasted chicken diced and tossed with mayonnaise, craisins, and celery on house white bread with lettuce and tomato accompanied with a bag of chips $15.99
Choo-Choo Sliders
Three grilled sliders topped with American cheese lettuce, tomato, and pickles accompanied with a bag of chips $13.99
Turkey Wrap
Sliced deli turkey accompanied with lettuce, tomato, mayo, in a white tortilla accompanied with a bag of chips $15.99
House Salad
Mixed green salad tossed with carrots, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, and celery with seasonal house dressing $13.99
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.