Nickel Plate Express

Vintage train excursion through the Indiana countryside

Starting in Forest Park on the banks of the White River in downtown Noblesville, the Nickel Plate Express offers a variety of themed rail excursions aboard vintage 1956 Santa Fe El Capitan cars. The out-and-back experiences follow a portion of the historic Nickel Plate line and also includes a museum in the 150-year old Arcadia train depot.

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Featured Events

Twilight Rail Ride

May 8 @ 6:30 pm

Spring Field Trip Days

May 13 @ 1:00 pm

Twilight Rail Ride

May 15 @ 6:30 pm

White River Family Cruise (Railbiking)

May 17 @ 9:00 am

White River Family Cruise (Railbiking)

May 17 @ 11:00 am

Twilight Rail Ride

May 22 @ 6:30 pm

White River Family Cruise (Railbiking)

May 24 @ 9:00 am

White River Family Cruise (Railbiking)

May 24 @ 11:00 am

Twilight Rail Ride

May 29 @ 6:30 pm

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