Whitewater Valley Railroad Shop and Yard

Our first experience with the Whitewater Valley Railroad was over the summer and our excursion was ~1.5 hours to Metamora where we got to explore for a few hours before heading back. The views were spectacular (IMO the best out of French Lick and Nickel Plate). The staff are laidback, friendly, and knowledgeable. They are grateful for each passenger and you can tell it’s a labor of love for them. We of course couldn’t wait to come back for the Polar Express ride in December. So much fun for the whole family - we got AMAZING chocolate cookies and hot cocoa, interactions with the chocolate chefs, elves, and the conductor throughout the ride and a special visit with the big man at the end. You can bring your own snacks and little cooler, blankets, etc for a comfortable and family-friendly experience.

Good for the kids to have a chance to ride a old train

Great railroad. Well run friendly people. Great family fun!!!

An amazing railway museum chocked full of train enthusiasts who throughly enjoy their hobby. Every trip is special in it's own way, due to the natural layout of nature. Every volunteer enjoys what they do, rain or hot sunny day. Every question is answered, asked or not, and extra effort is put into making sure every passenger is as comfortable as possible.

Great train ride, not equipped for the elderly or handicapped to board train.