Quick Details
Diamond Class Ticket
Ages 21+ only
$ 95
Platinum Class: Private Table for 4
A private table for up to 4 people. You are purchasing the table and can bring up to 4 total people. Lap children not allowed.
$ 350
Fall Dining Experience on the Nickel Plate Express
Settle in for a cozy autumn evening aboard the Nickel Plate Express on a relaxed two-hour roundtrip through northern Hamilton County. Cider and Supper pairs scenic fall views with a locally prepared, farm-to-table dinner from Jefferson St. BBQ and the charm of dining aboard a historic train. Guests can upgrade with an optional cider flight (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) while a full onboard bar offers additional beverage choices for purchase.
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2-hour round trip ride departing from Noblesville
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Jefferson St. BBQ fall dinner with maple turkey, Brussels sprouts, apple cranberry salad, and maple walnut bread pudding.
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Additional beverages and bar purchases (credit card only)
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Additional food items not listed on the included menu
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Gratuity
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- Scenic fall foliage views from the comfort of a historic train
- Farm-to-table seasonal dinner from a local, woman-owned restaurant
- Optional cider flight featuring fresh, local cider
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Check-in details
The depot is located inside Forest Park in Noblesville; ample free parking is available around the depot. Specific arrival or check-in time not provided beyond the event start time.
What to bring
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Credit card for onboard bar and cider flight purchases
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Weather-appropriate clothing for arriving/departing the depot
Restrictions
No lap children allowed. Meal substitutions are not available. Passengers do not exit the train during the event.
Extras
Optional cider flight available in alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions; full bar available for additional purchases (credit card only).
Disclaimers
The train runs rain or shine, including snow. Historic train cars have seating located upstairs and are not wheelchair accessible. Bathrooms on board are utilitarian. Platinum class is sold by full table only and seats up to four; Diamond class may seat parties of fewer than four with other passengers.
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What does the seating look like?
Diamond class features booth-style seating and parties of fewer than four may be seated with others. Platinum class offers social four-top tables sold by the full table only; no more than four people may be seated at each table.
What food and drinks are included?
Your ticket includes a full seasonal dinner from Jefferson St. BBQ with turkey breast, brussels sprouts, smoked apple and cranberry salad, and maple walnut bread pudding. Optional cider flights and other beverages are available for purchase from the onboard bar (credit card only).
Are meal substitutions allowed?
No. Meal substitutions are not available for this ride.
Are lap children allowed onboard?
No. Lap children are not permitted on this ride.
Are there bathrooms on board?
Yes. The train has utilitarian bathrooms on board.
Is the train heated and cooled?
Yes. The train is equipped with both heat and air conditioning.
Does the train run in inclement weather?
Yes. The train runs rain or shine, including snow.
Where do I park?
The depot is inside Forest Park in Noblesville and there is ample free parking available around the depot.
Do we get off the train anywhere?
No. Passengers remain on board; the train travels north to Atlanta, Indiana, switches the engine at the halfway point, and returns on the same track.
Is this ride accessible?
No. Historic train cars are not wheelchair accessible because all seating is located upstairs.
Is there a bar onboard?
Yes. A bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is available for purchase; the train accepts credit card only.