America's Heritage Railroad Directory

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Heritage steam, fall-foliage runs, and holiday specials — with direct links to operator schedules and tickets.

Train rides in all 50 states · confirm current schedules with each operator

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States covered
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Mississippi
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Wyoming
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Rhode Island
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Catskill Mountain Railroad Pumpkin Express

2026 dates published

Source recheck due. The details below describe the dated source review; confirm current plans with the operator.

October 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2026

Ticket status: Published departures are confirmed by the source; remaining seats and current fares were not checked.

Current ticket availability has not been rechecked today.

Source checked 2026-09-30 · Ticket status checked 2026-09-30

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Adirondack Railroad Polar Express

2026 dates published

Source recheck due. The details below describe the dated source review; confirm current plans with the operator.

Select departures November 22–December 20, 2026

Ticket status: The operator provides a booking link, but date-specific seat availability has not been verified.

Current ticket availability has not been rechecked today.

Source checked 2026-09-30 · Ticket status checked 2026-09-30

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French Lick Polar Express

2026 dates published

Source recheck due. The details below describe the dated source review; confirm current plans with the operator.

Select performances November 6–December 23, 2026

Ticket status: The official list shows both ticket links and sold-out performances. Check your date and class; we have not verified seat quantities.

Current ticket availability has not been rechecked today.

Source checked 2026-09-30 · Ticket status checked 2026-09-30

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Polar Express 2026

Pajama-clad rides to the North Pole, with dates and operator links.

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Fall Foliage Trains

Peak-color excursions through the mountains and river valleys.

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Pumpkin & Halloween Trains

Patch trips, ghost trains, and not-too-spooky family rides.

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Tour archive · Union Pacific 4014 · 2026 Eastern-Leg Tour

Explore Big Boy 4014's 2026 route

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