REGULAR TRIPS

Horseshoe Bend Express
The Horseshoe Bend Express begins in historic Horseshoe Bend and travels along the scenic Payette River.  The route is on the Old Wagon Road to the settlement of Banks.  Train Rides are 2.5 hours roundtrip. (Departs out of Horseshoe Bend)

Cabarton Flyer
The Cabarton Flyer adventure begins in the mountain community of Cascade and travels along remote stretches of the pristine Payette River, under and through the shortest rock tunnel in the nation.  Train rides are 2.5 hours roundtrip.  (Departs out of Cascade)

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Cascade Limited
The Cascade Limited is a one way five-hour train ride from historic Horseshoe Bend to the mountain community of Cascade.  Your journey will begin in the sagebrush hills and wind its way up steep grades as the train passes though the Boise National Forest.  The train will pass through multiple tunnels as you enjoy watching rafters navigate the rapid filled Payette River. A one-hour bus trip will bring you back to Horseshoe Bend.  Boxed lunch is provided for your trip.  (Departs Horseshoe Bend)
Note:  InIdaho.com can customize this trip with lodging in cascade for overnight adventure at the Ashley Inn.  Call 1-800-844-3246 for a custom quote!

Mystery Dinner Train
This truly is an evening of mystery and intrigue on the Thunder Mountain Line as you participate in a role solving mystery presented by Starlight Mountain Theatre. Expect exciting twists and turns before the mystery is finally revealed. Dinner and a glass of wine will accompany the evening. Different scripts and menus will be presented throughout the year. Each train ride is 2 and ½ hours roundtrip

Dinner Train
Enjoy an evening train ride with excellent dinner while being entertained by local musicians. Each train ride is 2 and ½ hours roundtrip aboard an elegantly decorated table car. A different menu will be featured each month.

Fireside Dinner Train
Take an evening excursion along the Payette River to a designated railroad station for an outside meal with live entertainment. Each train ride is 2 hours roundtrip with a 1 hour stop for dinner.

Wild West Train Robbery
Come join the O’Toole family for some rootin, tootin, shootin up good times. Watch the fun as momma O’Toole and her boys try to out fox the Sheriff Randall Rightman and that lovely gal Maybell Merryweather. But hold on to your hat because when the bullets fly you better duck. Each train ride is 2 and ½ hours roundtrip.

Wine Tasting Train
Local Idaho wines will be featured throughout the season for a flavorful experience. Appetizers will be served with your wine samples and local musicians will entertain you. Each train ride is 2 and ½ hours roundtrip.

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Pumpkin Liner Train
Join the TML for a ride to a pumpkin patch as everybody will have the opportunity to hand pick their own pumpkin. The train rides are 1 round trip with a 30 minute stop at the pumpkin patch at Montour.

North Pole Express
Come enjoy family fun aboard a vintage train to celebrate the Holidays. Milk and gingerbread cookies will be served during the telling of Christmas stories as the train travels to the North Pole. Santa will visit with the children during the train ride. Train rides are 1 and ½ hours round trip with a 45 minute stop at the North Pole at the Montour site.

Christmas Dinner Train
Winter train ride with Christmas décor aboard the train. This event offs a chance for smaller companies to have a Christmas party with other local business at an affordable rate. This train ride features a holiday dinner and local entertainment. Train rides are 2 and ½ hours round trip to Banks.

Christmas Train
Come enjoy old time entertainment with traditional treats. This train will be decorated with Christmas décor as carolers sing Christmas songs. Santa Clause will be aboard to visit with children. Train rides are 2 and ½ hours roundtrip to Banks.

Holiday Train
Celebrate the Holidays with a vintage train ride aboard a Christmas decorated train. Train ride will include milk and gingerbread cookies and Holiday music. Train rides are 2 and ½ hours round trip to Banks.

New Year’s Eve Train or Mystery Dinner Train
Spend the evening bringing in the New Year. Snack tray buffet, wine beer and champagne will be provided. The train will be divided among two events: New Year’s Eve Party on the Bar Car and Mystery Event on the Table Car Prices vary by event.

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