Wilmington & Western Railroad
Rent your own caboose behind a real steam or diesel train — a rolling private party for 15–20 guests.
Wilmington, DE · Party facts checked 2026-09-01
$325 on a regularly scheduled train to Mt. Cuba/Yorklyn (incl. the Yorklyn Limited and Halloween Express) or the Holiday Lights Express; $400 on a character-themed Special Event Train (Easter Bunny, Princess, or Santa Claus Express) or the Hockessin Flyer; $525 for a Parlor Car rental on a Special Event Train. Posted as "2025 Pricing" on the site as of this check — confirm current pricing before booking.
The caboose is built for groups of 15–20; larger groups can rent the Parlor Car instead.
Where the party happens
What the provider publishes
- Your caboose rides behind one of the railroad's regularly scheduled trains — it isn't a separate private train.
- There is no additional per-person ticket fare on top of the caboose rental price.
- Cabooses fit groups of 15–20 people; a Parlor Car is available to rent for larger groups.
- The historic cabooses are not ADA accessible.
Food & cake
You supply the food, drinks, and balloons; the railroad supplies the caboose and the tracks.
Setup & cleanup
Not published—ask exactly what the host supplies and cleans.
Booking timing
Availability is not published—check your date directly.
Accessibility & logistics
Due to the historic nature of the cabooses, they are NOT ADA accessible.
Confirm before paying a deposit
- Which scheduled train departure works for our date, and which price tier does it fall under?
- How much ride time do we get in the caboose?
- Is a deposit or cancellation policy in place for caboose rentals?
Want the rest of family life made easier?
One useful email every Friday with the weekend's strongest family picks.
Packages, prices, and rules change. We checked the provider-owned sources below on 2026-09-01; confirm your date and final total directly.
Sources: wwrr.com