Get ready to step back in time as you hop aboard a vintage steam train that will take you on a 40-minute ride in central Oklahoma. The beautiful train has been restored and offers open-air or enclosed seating. The last weekend to ride this old-fashioned train is quickly approaching, so keep reading to get all the details.
The Oklahoma Railway Museum hosts a variety of train rides throughout the year and you don’t want to miss the Steam Train Rides on April 14 & 15, 2018.
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The Museum Depot is located at 3400 Northeast Grand Boulevard in Oklahoma City.
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The ride is pulled by the Leigh Valley Coal Company #126. It’s a restored 1930s-era coal-burning saddle tank steam locomotive named “Sadie.”
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Guests can choose to ride on one of four different passenger cars. Pictured below is the Open Air Car - an open air bench car with covered roof.
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Or choose the Santa Fe Coach 113 with air conditioning.
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A great mixture of the two is the Caboose that offers enclosed seating but with windows that open.
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There’s also the Chicago & Northwestern Car - coach with ADA seating and windows that open.
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No matter what car you choose, you’ll enjoy the 35-40-minute ride through Oklahoma City gazing at the beautiful scenery along the way.
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Multiple train rides are available on Saturday on Sunday, so choose the time that works best for your schedule from the link below.
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So, which car are you going to choose for your train ride? The weather is going to be cool again this weekend, so you might want to book the enclosed car if you want to stay warm. For more information or to buy your tickets, click here.
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While riding the train in Oklahoma City, check out this delicious place to eat. (Hint: It’s BBQ!)
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