2025 Calendar at a Glance

February

2/14 - Moonshine on the Line - 6pm

2/15 - Moonshine on the Line - 6pm

March

April

4/12- Bunny Trains - 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm

4/13- Bunny Trains - 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm

4/19- Bunny Trains - 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm

May

5/3- Cab Rides - 9-11:30am (30 min slots)

5/3- Opening Day Excursion - 11am & 2pm

5/4- Excursion - 11am & 2pm

5/10- Wild West Express - 11am & 2pm

5/11- Mother's Day Picnic - 11am

5/17- Steam Train - 11am, 1pm, 3pm

5/17- Murder Mystery - 6pm

5/18-Hands on Throttle - 8-9:30am (30 min slots)

5/18- Steam Train - 11am, 1pm, 3pm

5/24- Steam Train - 11am, 1pm, 3pm

5/24- Photo Charter - 6pm

5/25- Hands on Throttle - 8-9:30am (30 Min Slots)

5/25- Wild West Steam Train- 11am, 1pm, 3pm

5/26- Memorial Day Steam Train- 11am, 1pm, 3pm

5/31- Steam Train - 11am, 1pm, 3pm 

June

6/1- Hand on Throttle - 8-9:30am (30 Min Slots)

6/1- Steam Train - 11am, 1pm, 3pm

6/7- Wild West Express - 11am & 2pm

6/14- Excursions - 11am & 2pm

6/15- Father's Day Picnic - 11am

6/21- Excursions - 11am & 2pm

6/21- Murder Mystery - 6pm

6/28- Hobo Days Express - 11am & 2pm

July

7/2- Teddy Bear Train - 11:30am

7/3- Fireworks Train - 8pm

7/5- Excursions - 11am & 2pm

7/9- Superhero Train - 11:30am

7/12- Wild West Express - 11am & 2pm

7/12- Moonshine on the Line - 6pm

7/13- Sunday Picnic Train - 11am

7/16- Teddy Bear Train - 11:30

7/19- Excursions - 11am & 2pm

7/19- Murder Mystery - 6pm

7/23 - Superhero Train - 11:30am

7/26- Excursions - 11am & 2pm

7/30- Teddy Bear Train - 11:30am

August

8/2- Excursion - 11am & 2pm

8/2- Sensory Friendly Excursion - 4pm

8/6- Superhero Train - 11:30am

8/9- Wild West Express - 11am & 2pm

8/13- Teddy Bear Train - 11:30am

8/16- Excursion - 11am & 2pm

8/16- Murder Mystery - 6pm

8/20- Superhero Train - 11:30am

8/23- Excursion - 11am & 2pm

8/27- Teddy Bear Train - 11:30am

8/30- Excursions - 11am & 2pm

8/30- Moonshine on the Line - 6pm

September

9/6- Civil War Reenactment - 11am & 2pm

9/7- Civil War Reenactment - 11am

9/13- Wild West Express - 11am & 2pm

9/14- Excursions - 11am & 2pm

9/20- Excursions - 11am & 2pm

9/20- Murder Mystery - 6pm

9/21- Excursions - 11am & 2pm

9/27- Excursions - 11am & 2pm

9/28- Excursions - 11am & 2pm

October 

10/4- Wild west Express - 11am & 2pm

10/5- Autumn Excursion - 11am & 2pm

10/11- Autumn Excursion - 11am & 2pm

10/12- Autumn Excursion - 11am & 2pm

10/18- Pumpkin Patch - 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm

10/18- Murder Mystery - 6pm

10/19- Pumpkin Patch - 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm

10/25- Zombie Wild West - 11am, 1:30, 4pm

10/26- Pumpkin Patch - 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm

November

11/1- Autumn Excursion - 11am & 2pm

11/2- Autumn Excursion - 11am & 2pm

11/8- Wild West Express - 11am & 2pm

11/8- Murder Mystery - 6pm

11/9- Autumn Excursion - 11am & 2pm

2025 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL EVENTS

Moonshine on the Line - 7/12, 8/30 - 6 PM

During your scenic train ride, enjoy five samples of premium moonshine crafted locally at Rosie Cheeks Distillery here in Walkersville, MD. Full jars of moonshine will be available for purchase after your ride. 21+ event only. Reservations required. 

Bunny Trains - April 12, 13, 19 - 11 AM, 1:30 PM & 4 PM

Visit with the Easter Bunny on the train! Each child will have a chance to take pictures with the Bunny and receive a small surprise. Reservations required. 

Cab Rides - 5/3 - 9 AM, 9:30 AM, 10 AM, 10:30 AM, 11 AM, 11:30 AM

Diesel engine cab rides available! Enjoy the ride of a lifetime sitting up with our engineer. Learn about the locomotive's controls while enjoying our tracks from a whole new viewpoint. Then, jump into the Engineer's seat for a fun photo op!

Cab rides are private and approximately 30 minutes long. Must be 18+ or accompanied by an adult parent/guardian. Riders must wear full-length pants/jeans, and no open-toe shoes or high-heels will be permitted. 30 minute time-slots. Reservations Required.

Opening Day - May 3 - 11 AM & 2 PM

Vintage engines on display all day. Enjoy one of the first rides of the season! Reservations Recommended.

Wild West Express [formerly Jesse James Day] - May 10, May 25* (steam), June 7, July 12, August 9, September 13,  October 4, October 25 (Zombie), & November 8 - 11 AM & 2 PM (*May 25 - 11AM, 1PM & 3PM)

Jesse James and his gang are on the loose.  Expect an Old West raid on the train.  We'll supply the loot for the robbery, and be aware that there will be the sound of gunfire. Reservations Recommended.

Sunday Picnic Train - 7/13

Ride the train the full length of our track (both North and South)! Bring the family out for an approximately 2-hour train ride with a 1-hour stop at the local community park for a BYO picnic and free-play time. Reservations Recommended.

Steam Train Rides -5/17, 5/18, 5/24, 5/25, 5/26, 5/31, 6/1 - 11AM, 1PM & 3PM

Steam returns to WSRR!  Experience the exciting sights, smells and sounds of steam for three weekends beginning May 18th! Ride behind a real, coal-fired steam locomotive. Be sure to have your camera ready for some memorable photos.  We'll have two open flat cars behind the steamer, plus several enclosed cars and a caboose (caboose available when not privately reserved). Departures at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM each day.   Note that you may not want to wear your Sunday best because the steam locomotive can shower a little coal dust and water at times.   Daytime excursions (1 hour and 10 minutes) Reservations Recommended. 

Hand on the Throttle (Steam) - 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 - 8 AM, 8:30 AM, 9 AM, 9:30 AM

Treat yourself or the train enthusiast in your life to a unique "Hand on the Throttle" ride with one of our experienced engineers aboard a steam locomotive. Hand on the Throttle rides are approximately 30 minutes long. Must be 18+, possess a valid driver's license, wear closed-toe shoes, full-length pants/jeans and a long-sleeved shirt. We suggest eye and ear protection, gloves and a hat. Private 30 minute time-slots. Reservations Required.

Railfan Photo Special - 5/24 - 6PM

This year's Railfan Photo Special theme is TBD. Photographers of all skill levels, railfans, and everyone in between are welcome to enjoy a series of photo runbys complete with props and reenactors. This event is not handicapped accessible. Reservations Required.

Teddy Bear Picnic - 7/2, 7/16, 7/30, 8/13, 8/27 - 11:30 AM

Bring your favorite Teddy Bear for the train ride! Train departs at 11:30 AM and returns at approximately 2 PM, with a stop in the park for a BYO lunch and a Teddy Bear themed story time presented by the Frederick County Public Library. RAIN or SHINE! Reservations Recommended.

Please note that this event is not handicapped accessible. There are a few steps required to de-train at the park. 

Super Hero Picnic -  7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/20 - 11:30 AM

Come dressed as your favorite Super Hero! Train departs at 11:30 AM and returns at approximately 2pm, with a stop in the park for a BYO lunch and a Super Hero themed story time presented by the Frederick County Public Library. RAIN or SHINE! Reservations Recommended.

Please note that these rides are not handicapped accessible. There are a few steps required to de-train at the park. This is not a character event. We are the Super Heroes!

Star-Spangled Fireworks Train - 7/3- 8 PM 

Board the train for a ride and spectacular view of the fireworks. Train departs at 8 PM from our station. We'll ride to the end of the line, then return to a designated viewing area where we will get off of the train to watch the fireworks. Once the fireworks have concluded we will re-board the train for a short ride back to the station. Bring a flashlight and a blanket to sit on. Reservations Required. 

Please note that this event is not handicapped accessible. There are no restrooms available once the train has departed the station. Porta-pottys are available before and after the trip.

Sensory-Friendly Summertime Excursion -   8/2- 4PM

This event is geared specifically for our Autism spectrum and sensory processing disorder friends in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Reservations Recommended.

Note that we still have to use the bells and horn at crossings. This sensory-friendly event is closed to the general public and exclusive to those on the Autism spectrum or with similar needs and their friends/family. 

Civil War Reenactment - 9/6 - 11AM & 2PM and 9/7 11AM

Union and Confederate reenactors on the train and trackside. Caution! There will be the sound of gunfire with ground skirmishes and a mock battle at the park.

Grandparent's Day - TBD - 11AM & 2PM

Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go... How about over the river and through the woods WITH Grandma and/or Grandpa! Celebrate Grandparent's day with a relaxing train ride that passes over the Monocacy River and through the woods into picturesque Maryland farm country.

Pumpkin Patch - 10/18, 10/19, 10/26 - 11AM, 1:30PM, & 4PM

Take a train ride to a pumpkin patch! All passengers get to select a pumpkin to take home. Reservations Recommended.

Not-So-Spooky Zombie Wild West Costume Ride - TBD - 11AM, 1:30PM, 4PM

Wear your costume! Ride the train while our Conductor and costumed friends roam the train but beware Cowboy Zombies will be joining us.  Reservations Recommended.

Santa Trains - TBD- 11AM, 1:30PM & 4PM

Ride the train with Santa!  Santa will visit with each family for photos, and gift each child with a small surprise!  Reservations Required.