Visit the Whippany Railway Museum on Sunday, May 18th and ride one of our historic preservation trains as we celebrate our 60th anniversary !
The Museum traces its roots back to May 9, 1965 when the Morris County Central Railroad (MCC) began operating steam-powered excursion trains out of Whippany, NJ. At the same time, the Museum’s predecessor organization was founded.
Museum volunteers have worked hard to bring some of New Jersey’s storied rail cars back to life, and we present a unique heritage railroad experience in our special corner of New Jersey!
To celebrate our 60th anniversary, the Museum is offering – for one day only (May 18th) – a discount for our various classes of passenger accommodations!
To help mark the occasion, all passengers will receive a commemorative Morris County Central RR keepsake. The train ride is a 10-mile, 45-minute round trip. Back at Whippany, be sure to visit the Museum building with its Gift Shop, and historic exhibits, with hundreds of artifacts on display. There’s also an operating Lionel O gauge model railroad in operation.
Passengers don’t just experience the train ride; they step into a world of America’s travel options from 100 years – or more – ago. That authenticity is part of the charm of the Whippany Railway Museum’s excursion trains – the Museum has a distinct niche with its vintage train that allows us to be a bit different from the rest.
We look forward to your visit on May 18th as we look back on 60 years of historic railroad preservation at Whippany!
Sunday May 18th, 2025
Fares:
*Special Anniversary Pricing for this day only!*
Children (12 and Under): $19.65
Adults (Age 13+): $19.65
Children (12 and Under): $19.65
Adults (Age 13+): $19.65
Caboose Seating
Children (12 and Under): $5.00
Adults (Age 13+): $10.00
Infants On Laps, One-year of age and under: FREE
Make your day Extra Special and feel like a millionaire when you travel in these two premium cars that are carefully restored relics from another era.
Our award-winning Lackawanna Railroad Subscription Club Car No. 2454, which radiated elegance on a train once known as ‘The Millionaire’s Express’.
Our Central Railroad of New Jersey club car ‘Jersey Coast’ is a beautiful conveyance that features all the amenities offered by the CNJ’s deluxe Blue Comet passenger train of the 1930s.
Advance tickets are ONLY available through the Museum’s Internet ordering process and not at any other location or mail-order/web site. You can order online up to 2 hours before departure time. No refunds on prepaid tickets. Any remaining tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis on each operating day starting at Noon. Ride, schedule, equipment and ticket availability subject to change without notice.
Ticket price includes admission to the Museum grounds, Museum building which houses historical railroad, steam ship memorabilia display, operating model trains, and gift shop. The Museum is open from Noon to 4 PM on ride days.
Our Excursion Train Rides are part of a fundraising effort to benefit the Museum, a non-profit organization comprised of New Jersey-related rail and transportation equipment and artifacts, staffed by volunteers. Donations from the public help to keep the Museum operational, but funds are still needed to support this unique New Jersey treasure. Proceeds from the excursions further enhance the Museum’s Mission and its Historic Preservation efforts.
For more information, visit our online ticket sales website, e-mail us at tickets@whippanyrailwaymuseum.net or call our recorded voicemail box at (973) 887-8177. See you soon!
