This Vintage Train Ride Has Trivia Nights, Cocktails, and Cozy Views-and Tickets Start at Just $15

"That's where the Nickel Plate Express comes in, which offers themed rides on its 1950s-era Santa Fe Railway passenger cars from its home outside Indianapolis, Indiana. On board, enjoy a cozy ride with complimentary hot chocolate, curl up with a cocktail and a good book, or meet up with friends for trivia night on the rails. In February, the company hosts several themed rides, including a romantic 2-hour Valentine's Day jaunt complete with shareable charcuterie boards and curated cocktails,"

"Then there's the "Winter Read and Ride" series, which features tickets starting at just $15 and rolls away from the station on select Fridays and Saturdays in February. While on board, drinks and snacks are available for purchase with each ride lasting two hours. And if riders truly want to dive into their book without any distractions, there's the Gaylor Coach Car, which is a designated quiet space for adults 18 and over."

Nickel Plate Express operates 1950s-era Santa Fe Railway passenger cars from a base near Indianapolis, Indiana, offering themed and seasonal rides. February programming includes a romantic two-hour Valentine's Day ride with shareable charcuterie boards and curated cocktails, plus rom-com, Gilmore Girls, and 1980s-themed trivia nights. Trivia tickets start at $55 and include a charcuterie box, with themed cocktails and mocktails available for purchase. The Winter Read and Ride series offers two-hour rides starting at $15 and includes the Gaylor Coach Car, a designated quiet space for adults 18 and over. Spring offerings include an Easter Express story-and-treat ride and seven-mile railbiking excursions.

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