WHITEWATER VALLEY RAILROAD ANNOUNCES 2013 SEASON
Valley Flyer - Connersville-Metamora
Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm on every Saturday and Sunday between May 1 and October 31. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover. Trains consisting of vintage equipment departs Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays, May through October. The Valley Flyer departs Metamora for the return to Connersville at 3:30 pm, arriving at the Connersville Station at 5:00 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $22 for adult and $14 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $25 adult and $16 child.
Please note that the Metamora Excursions will not operate June 15, 16, 17 & 22, 23, 24, 2012 due to a special event.
Elmhurst Civil War Weekend Local - April 20 & 21, 2013
Enjoy the annual Elmhurst Civil War Weekend without worrying about parking. Relax as you travel back in time to historic Elmhurst. This excursion will leave Connersville Grand Central Station on the hour during the day.
For more info about Elmhurst, click here: http://www.warrenlodge.org/elmhurst.html or http://www.indianahistory.org/our-collections/collection-guides/elmhurst-james-n-huston-residence-collection-ca.pdf.
a special event.
Overland Limited - Wild West Train
All Aboard with a western twist. Join the Circle D Rangers as they protect the Metamora bound train every 3rd Saturday May through October (excluding June). and the 3rd Sunday in October. Come and see Bandits, Marshals, Robber Barons,Fancy and some Not So Fancy Women as you roll through the scenic countryside. Trains depart Connersville at 12:01 PM. The round trip fares for this train are $22 for adult and $14 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose seating is not available for this train.
2013 Dates:
Sat. May 18, Sat. July 20, Sat. Aug. 17, Sat. Sept. 21, Sat. Oct. 19 & Sun. Oct. 20
Whitewater Limited - May 2013
This is a special running of our Connersville to Metamora excursion departing every Thursday and Friday in the month of May. Enjoy a scenic train ride though the Whitewater Valley on the Valley Flyer excursion. Relax as you travel back in time to the historic town of Metamora. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. The train departs Connersville at 10:00am. The price is the same as the Valley Flyer service.
The round trip fares for this train are $22 for adult and $14 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $25 adult and $16 child.
National Train Day - The Statesman with Abraham Lincoln - May 11, 2013
President Abraham Lincoln, in July of 1862, signed the Pacific Railroad Bill that put the federal government behind the building of the Transcontinental Railroad project. The Transcontinental Railroad was completed on May 10, 1869. Travel through time on The Statesman as you spend the day with the 16th President Abraham Lincoln on a relaxing train excursion through the Whitewater Valley. Mr. Lincoln will be riding along as you travel along remnants of the Whitewater Canal to the historic town of Metamora. During the two hour layover, visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants. Ask the former president questions and have your photos taken to preserve the memories. Listen to Mr. Lincoln as he delivers a memorable speech before the train departs Metamora for the return to Connersville.
The round trip fares for this train are $22 for adult and $14 for children, one way fares are $15 for adults and $8 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $25 adult and $16 child.
Mother’s Day Valley Flyer with Live Music Onboard - May 12, 2013
Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm. Old Truck Revival will be providing Live Music while onboard for Mom to enjoy. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover. Trains consisting of vintage equipment departs Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays, May through October. The Valley Flyer departs Metamora for the return to Connersville at 3:30 pm, arriving at the Connersville Station at 5:00 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $22 for adult and $14 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $25 adult and $16 child.
Memorial Day Valley Flyer - May 27, 2013
Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm on every Saturday and Sunday between May 1 and October 31. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover. Trains consisting of vintage equipment departs Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $22 for adult and $14 for children, one way fares are $16 for adults and $9 for children. Caboose tickets are available for $25 adult and $16 child.
From History to Entertainment, the Whitewater Valley Railroad Offers the
Best
Established in 1972, the Whitewater
Valley Railroad is a non profit 501c3 railroad history organization. It is
an operating railroad museum dedicated to the preservation of a historic
branch line railroad, the restoration of railroad equipment, and to the
conduct of railroad educational programs. The railroad is operated by
trained volunteers and all proceeds are used to further the organization's
mission.
Come to Connersville, Indiana and return to a time when the railroad moved
the nation and the short line railroad was a small town's best friend. The
WVRR attracts passengers and railroad enthusiasts from all across the United
States and Canada. Connersville is situated 65 miles from Cincinnati,
Dayton, and Indianapolis, conveniently located in between the three metro
areas.
About Metamora, Indiana
Metamora is Indiana's treasured 1838 canal town. Nestled in southeastern
Indiana's beautiful countryside, Metamora is steeped in history and famous
for its preservation of Indiana's oldest and still operating water-powered
grist mill. Located 60 miles east of Indianapolis and 35 miles west of
Cincinnati, A must see town that retains all of its traditional charm and
languid atmosphere. Shop in stores housed in buildings dated back to the
early 1800s, eat and above all else... Enjoy the slow relaxing pace of the
past! For more information on Historic Metamora, visit Metamora online at
www.metamoraindiana.com.
Call (765) 825-2054 for more information and reservations or visit the
Whitewater Valley Railroad's web site at www.whitewatervalleyrr.org | 
