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Trains are now running for the 2008 Season!
Easter Trains, Dinner Trains, Scenic Trains, Wine-Tasting and
Wild West Trains are just some of the trips we have this month.
» 2008 TML
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The
Thunder Mountain Line takes you back in time to when folks moved at a slower
pace and enjoyed the simpler things in life. Your train ride offers amazing
scenery as it winds around a narrow canyon along the beautiful Payette River.
Depending on your route, the train ride will venture through sagebrush covered
hillsides, pristine national forests, mountain meadows, and range lands. Watch
carefully along the route for fox, deer, elk, Blue Heron, Osprey, and Bald
Eagles. The Thunder Mountain Line offers several different routes throughout the
year.
Trip Types
The Thunder Mountain Line offers a wide variety
of train rides. Please click on the "Schedules" tab for details of when
each trip runs.
Regular trips |
Monthly Events | Special Trips and Events
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)
MONTHLY EVENTS
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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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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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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