Leaf Peepers Autumn Train Ride 25
Today's trip on the Wilmington & Western Railroad will take you back to a time when the diesel locomotive travel ruled the rails. Sit back, relax and enjoy the clickety-clack of the rails, while you find yourself surrounded by the colors, splendor and beauty of autumn.
October 29, 2025 (Wednesday)
Leaf-Peepers Autumn Train Ride
& Lunch at Buckley’s Tavern
Wilmington, Delaware
We travel to Wilmington, Delaware for a scenic round-trip “Leaf-Peepers Autumn Train Ride Excursion” to the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove, where you will enjoy a layover at a secluded grove along the banks of the Red Clay Creek. Today’s trip on the Wilmington & Western Railroad will take you back to a time when the diesel locomotive travel ruled the rails. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the clickety-clack of the rails, while you find yourself surrounded by the colors, splendor, and beauty of autumn. You will travel round trip in antique passenger coaches pulled by an early-generation diesel locomotive. From your seat on the vintage train, you will see the past as never before. History will come alive, senses will be excited, and a forgotten era will be relived, and you just might have a little fun along the way! Experience the golden age of railroading as you chug across bridges, clickety-clack through lush tall forests, wind through narrow rock cuts, and whistle past homes in the beautiful valley of the Red Clay Creek. Before our train ride, enjoy a delicious lunch at Buckley’s Tavern, a neighborhood tavern and restaurant located in the heart of historic Centreville, Delaware. The two-hundred-year-old building that now houses Buckley’s Tavern was originally built in 1817 as a private residence. Throughout the years the tavern was the site of a blacksmith shop and a tollgate to collect fees from those traveling to and from Wilmington, Delaware. In the 1930’s, the house became a popular taproom and ice cream store and in 1951 the proprietor gave the tavern its current name. Relax and enjoy the fellowship of friends old and new while you enjoy your meal! Please provide a meal choice when making your reservations. Your choices are Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich, French Dip Sandwich (roasted and shaved beef with provolone and creamy horseradish on a sub roll, with au jus), or Quiche Lorraine.
Day 1
We travel to Wilmington, Delaware for a scenic round-trip "Leaf-Peepers Autumn Train Ride Excursion" to the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove, where you will enjoy a layover at a secluded grove along the banks of the Red Clay Creek. Today's trip on the Wilmington & Western Railroad will take you back to a time when the diesel locomotive travel ruled the rails. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the clickety-clack of the rails, while you find yourself surrounded by the colors, splendor, and beauty of autumn. You will travel round trip in antique passenger coaches pulled by an early-generation diesel locomotive. From your seat on the vintage train, you will see the past as never before. History will come alive, senses will be excited, and a forgotten era will be relived, and you just might have a little fun along the way! Experience the golden age of railroading as you chug across bridges, clickety-clack through lush tall forests, wind through narrow rock cuts, and whistle past homes in the beautiful valley of the Red Clay Creek. Before our train ride, enjoy a delicious lunch at Buckley's Tavern, a neighborhood tavern and restaurant located in the heart of historic Centreville, Delaware. The two-hundred-year-old building that now houses Buckley's Tavern was originally built in 1817 as a private residence. Throughout the years the tavern was the site of a blacksmith shop and a tollgate to collect fees from those traveling to and from Wilmington, Delaware. In the 1930's, the house became a popular taproom and ice cream store and in 1951 the proprietor gave the tavern its current name. Relax and enjoy the fellowship of friends old and new while you enjoy your meal! Please provide a meal choice when making your reservations. Your choices are Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich, French Dip Sandwich (roasted and shaved beef with provolone and creamy horseradish on a sub roll, with au jus), or Quiche Lorraine.
LL=Lunch
October 29, 2025 (Wednesday)
Leaf-Peepers Autumn Train Ride
& Lunch at Buckley's Tavern
Wilmington, Delaware
Price: $145.00
Deposit: $25.00/PP
Balance Due: September 15, 2025
Depart Return
Gunther 9:30 AM 6:30 PM
White Marsh 10:15 AM 5:45 PM
Abingdon 10:45 AM 5:15 PM
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Park and Ride | I-95 at Exit 77-B - Rt 24 and Rt 924 Enter off of Woodsdale Rd. | View | |
| Gunther Charters | Gunther's - 7443 Shipley Ave. Harmans, MD (GPS) Lot C off of Shipley Ave. | View | |
| White Marsh | White Marsh Park and Ride 8476 Honeygo Blvd., White Marsh, MD (refer to GPS) | View |
