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

Bunny Brunch Express

April 19 @ 9:30 am

Easter Express

April 19 @ 12:00 pm

Easter Express

April 19 @ 2:00 pm

Easter Express

April 19 @ 4:00 pm

Spring Field Trip Days

April 29 @ 9:00 am

Spring Field Trip Days

April 29 @ 10:30 am

Spring Field Trip Days

April 29 @ 1:00 pm

White River Family Cruise (Railbiking)

May 3 @ 9:00 am

White River Family Cruise (Railbiking)

May 3 @ 11:00 am

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