Wilmington & Western Steam Railroad

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2201 Newport Gap Pike
Wilmington, DE 19808
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Wilmington & Western Railroad is Delaware's only operating Museum. Take a ride on this scenic line and you will be transported back to a Golden Era when passenger trains rolled majestically through the land and steam whistles echoed off the hills. The W&W operates Steam and Diesel train excursions - primarily on the weekends. Special railroading adventures are available for railroaders of all ages. Whether you want to explore history, celebrate holidays, wine & dine or just have fun, The Wilmington & Western Railroad has just the event for you.

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Suzie R.
1/18/2025

We recently went on the Wilmington & Western RR for the Xmas train right after Xmas. I ordered tickets with ease online and then had no problems with getting our tickets at the train station....

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Sarah D.
10/21/2025

Run by an inept, self-appointed Board of Directors who ousted former volunteers. They closed for bogus reasons, did not complete all maintenance items they said they would (especially replacing...

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Brina G.
7/28/2024

Truly a delightful experience!! The train ride was awesome with the history being explained during the trip. It was nice to see the views and pass over the creeks. Will definitely do this again!

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Gary M.
8/13/2022

The locomotives and Pullman cars are meticulously maintained and manned by very friendly volunteers. There is a little gift shop and a lot of room in the train station to wait to board the trains,...

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Diana C.
11/29/2022

On the third year I finally scored tickets to the Santa Claus Express. I was super excited my son loves trains. I gave two stars just due to my son's excitement when we boarded the train the horn...

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