Event

Fare

Saint Patrick's Day Celebration
March 13
Look for four-leaf clovers in the park between train rides. Trains leave every half hour from Noon to 4:00 PM.

$5.00

Easter Express
April 16 & 17, 23 & 24
Share a ride on the train with the Easter Bunny! Trains leave every half hour from Noon to 4:30 PM.

$5.00

The History Fair of the State of New Jersey
May 7
Come see vintage locomotives and trains in operation, shop tours, talks, exhibits, displays, and much more, while the trains run! Trains leave every half hour from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

$5.00

Spring Railroaders Exposition
May 8
Shop tours, talks, exhibits, displays, and much more! Trains leave every half hour from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Everything that can run, will run. Passenger and freight trains parade every hour.

$5.00

"School of the Soldier" Civil War Encampment
May 14 & 15
Our "School of the Solder" encampment is an educational program both for the re-enactors and spectators. We will depict a Civil War training camp circa 1861 responding to President Lincoln's call for troops after the bombing of Ft. Sumter. This year's event will feature a Marching Brass Band (on Saturday), recruiting scenarios, soldiers training in the field, a Confederate camp, artillery demonstrations, a Christian mass service (Sunday) and Civil War sutlers (merchants). The encampment takes place on May 14-15 with camps opening at 10:00 AM on both days!

$5.00

Railroader's Weekend Celebration
September 10 & 11
Once again the railroaders at the Pine Creek Railroad will present the annual Railroaders Weekend. Everything that can run, will run. Passenger and freight trains parade every hour. Come see vintage locomotives and trains in operation, shop tours, exhibits, displays, and much more! Trains leave every half hour from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

$5.00

Fall Foliage
September 17 to November 20
Enjoy Mother Nature's annual "foliage spectacular" from the train. Pack a picnic lunch and visit Historic Allaire State Park. A perfect Fall family activity. Trains leave every half hour from noon to 4:30 PM.

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Haunted Express Night Time Rides!
October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29
Take a spooky nighttime ride and a walk through the haunted woods of Allaire State Park. An annual tradition for decades. Trains leave every 30 minutes from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Ticket booth is open during the night runs.

$7.50

The Christmas Express with Santa Claus! SOLD OUT!
November 25, 26, 27 & December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18
Day Trips 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
A Holiday Tradition for over 30 years! Santa rides the Christmas Express and talks to all the children. Train leaves every half hour from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You are purchasing for a trip on a SET day and time. Each person planning to ride the train requires a paid ticket for this event. This event sells out every year! We suggest you purchase your tickets in advance. Our Ticket Agent is in every Saturday & Sunday from Noon to 4 PM. Payment of cash/check only, thank you. Check out our souvenirs on sale as well.

$6.00

Christmas Express Nights with Santa Claus! SOLD OUT!
December 9, 10, 16 & 17
Night Trips 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
A Holiday Tradition for over 30 years and a sell-out every year! So popular that we've added more trains to the schedule! Santa rides the Christmas Express and talks to all the children in the evenings. Train leaves every half hour from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. You are purchasing for a trip on a SET day and time. Each person planning to ride the train requires a paid ticket for this event. Ticket booth is open during the night runs. This event sells out every year! We suggest you purchase your tickets in advance. Our Ticket Agent is in every Saturday & Sunday from Noon to 4 PM. Payment of cash/check only, thank you. Check out our souvenirs on sale as well.

$6.00

Groups Are Welcome!

Special accommodations are made for school groups, tours, day camps, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, weddings or any other special occasions.

As a vital part of its ongoing commitment to education, the New Jersey Museum of Transportation welcomes hundreds of children from day care centers, day camps, and public and private schools to its Pine Creek Railroad, historic buildings, and maintenance facility. Before riding our historic rolling stock, young passengers are briefed on railroad safety by a qualified conductor-docent, who will accompany them on their ride to answer questions and point out items of interest along the right-of-way. Time permitting, the visit may include a tour of the shop and car barn. An education packet for teachers and counselors provides a brief history of the museum and partial roster of its equipment, an annotated timeline of railroad history, and suggestions for follow-up activities.

To schedule a group event on a weekday, contact Allaire Village at 732-919-3500. To schedule a group event on a weekend, contact Idella LuBrant at IluBrant@njmt.org.