Leaf-Peepers Autumn Train Ride 27
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 27, 2027 (Wednesday)
Leaf-Peepers Autumn Train Ride
& Lunch at Schaefer’s Canal House
Wilmington, Delaware
Step back in time with a nostalgic journey aboard the Wilmington & Western Railroad, where the romance of rail travel comes alive. Travel round trip in beautifully restored vintage passenger coaches pulled by either a coal-burning steam locomotive or an early-generation diesel locomotive. From the comfort of your seat, experience the sights and sounds of a bygone era as history comes alive before your eyes. Relive the golden age of railroading as your train chugs across bridges, clickety-clacks through towering forests, winds through narrow rock cuts, and whistles past homes nestled in the scenic Red Clay Creek Valley. It is a delightful experience that captures the charm and excitement of a simpler time — and you are sure to have a little fun along the way! Before our train excursion, we enjoy a delicious lunch at Schaefer’s Canal House in charming Chesapeake City, Maryland, often called the “Hidden Treasure of the Chesapeake” in Cecil County. Overlooking the historic Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Schaefer’s Canal House offers wonderful waterfront views and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Rich in local history, it is a place where people gather to share stories, enjoy time with friends and family, and create lasting memories. Please select your lunch entrée at the time of reservation: Chicken Salad Sandwich, Crab Cake Sandwich, or French Dip Sandwich (thinly sliced roast beef, provolone cheese, and caramelized onions on an Italian roll with a side of au-jus). Sit back, relax, and step back in time on this nostalgic fall outing filled with scenic views, historic charm, and great company.
Day 1
Step back in time with a nostalgic journey aboard the Wilmington & Western Railroad, where the romance of rail travel comes alive. Travel round trip in beautifully restored vintage passenger coaches pulled by either a coal-burning steam locomotive or an early-generation diesel locomotive. From the comfort of your seat, experience the sights and sounds of a bygone era as history comes alive before your eyes. Relive the golden age of railroading as your train chugs across bridges, clickety-clacks through towering forests, winds through narrow rock cuts, and whistles past homes nestled in the scenic Red Clay Creek Valley. It is a delightful experience that captures the charm and excitement of a simpler time - and you are sure to have a little fun along the way! Before our train excursion, we enjoy a delicious lunch at Schaefer's Canal House in charming Chesapeake City, Maryland, often called the "Hidden Treasure of the Chesapeake" in Cecil County. Overlooking the historic Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Schaefer's Canal House offers wonderful waterfront views and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Rich in local history, it is a place where people gather to share stories, enjoy time with friends and family, and create lasting memories. Please select your lunch entrée at the time of reservation: Chicken Salad Sandwich, Crab Cake Sandwich, or French Dip Sandwich (thinly sliced roast beef, provolone cheese, and caramelized onions on an Italian roll with a side of au-jus). Sit back, relax, and step back in time on this nostalgic fall outing filled with scenic views, historic charm, and great company.
LL=Lunch
October 27, 2027 (Wednesday)
Leaf-Peepers Autumn Train Ride
& Lunch at Schaefer’s Canal House
Wilmington, Delaware
Price: $170.00
Deposit: $25.00/PP
Balance Due: September 13, 2027
Depart Return
Gunther 9:30 AM 7:00 PM
White Marsh 10:15 AM 6:15 PM
Abingdon 10:45 AM 5:45 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 | 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 |
