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DINNER TRAIN SERVICE

To purchase tickets or for more information scroll down or call: 262-642-3263
Cost includes meal and gratuity. Soft drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for purchase.
The dress code is business casual and high heels are not recommended.
Ticket prices listed below are subject to taxes and fees.
Reservations are non-refundable. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.

We understand that exchanges may be necessary.
Please request any exchanges no later than 7 days prior to your scheduled event.

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Click here for our offerings for special dietary needs 
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(note: order any entree and write a note at checkout in the "Special Dietary Needs" box)

If you are purchasing tickets as a gift for someone else, please email [email protected]
​with your Order ID and a name we can add to the order for pickup.

May - September Schedule:
Check-in / Boarding: 5:00 PM
Departure: 5:30 PM

Return: 7:30 PM
October Schedule:
Check-in / Boarding: 4:30 PM
Departure: 5:00 PM

Return: 7:00 PM

May
KENTUCKY DERBY - SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 - $99
Hors d’oeuvres
Southern Pimento Cheese Spread
served with petite toasts

Salad Course
Southern Sweet Potato & Spinach Salad
spring mix, fresh spinach, diced sweet potatoes, blue cheese crumbles, 
honey glazed pecans, herb buttermilk dressing


Small Plates
Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
maple bourbon roasted turkey, hickory smoked bacon and gruyere cheese, coated in a garlic butter sauce served on a sweet dinner roll 
served with dill pickled cucumbers

Shrimp & Smoked Grits
tasso gravy
Dirty Derby Bread Pudding
chocolate chip bread pudding topped with a caramel banana rum sauce and finished with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle

5:30PM-6:30PM Back at the Depot for the Race!
 
Brown Sugar Southern Chicken Bites
sweet & savory bite wrapped in smokey bacon
Bacon Deviled Eggs
garnished with a green scallion
Andouille Tart
andouille sausage  mustard onion chutney served in a tart shell
Purchase
MOTHER'S DAY - SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 - $115
Course One
Burrata, Arugula & Compressed Cantaloupe Salad
honey balsamic glaze

Course Two
Grilled Bearnaise Salmon
grilled salmon filet topped with lump crab meat, bearnaise & asparagus spears
served on a bed of spring vegetables and toasted pearled cous cous

Course Three
Chocolate Éclair Trifle
garnished with Belgium chocolate wedge​
Purchase
BURGER TRAIN - SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023 - $65
Build Your Own ½ Pound Angus Burger
served with sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, farm fresh tomatoes, French fried onions, lettuce, creamy coleslaw, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise 
brioche hamburger bun
accompanied by:

 Fresh Fruit
Potato Chips
Crisp Dill Pickles
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Purchase
June
GOURMET MAC 'N CHEESE - SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023 - $75
Salad Course
Italian Garden Salad
mixed greens, shredded carrots, tomatoes, shredded cabbage, black olives, pepperoncini, garlic croutons, Italian dressing 

Family Style Entrée 
Toothpicks Mac N’ Cheese
cavatappi noodles with a three-cheese blend
Toppings!
pulled pork, bacon, broccoli & jalapeños 
Dinner Rolls
butter

Dessert Course
Brownies
powdered sugar
Purchase
FATHER'S DAY - SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023​ - $115
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board

Salad Course
Wedge Salad
iceberg lettuce wedge, hooks cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, bacon crumbles, parmesan croutons, blue cheese crumbles, French dressing 

Entrée
Bavarian Pork Chop
10-ounce bone-in chop braised with sauerkraut and pork belly
pineapple bourbon chutney 
accompanied by:

Mashed Potatoes 
butter, heavy cream, sea salt & cracked pepper
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
tossed in olive oil 
Dinner Rolls
butter

Dessert Course
Apple Turnover
cinnamon glaze​
Purchase
July
STARS & STRIPES - SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023 - $105
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board

Salad Course
Artisan Salad
artisan lettuce, hooks cheddar cheese, sliced radishes, shredded carrots, 
garlic croutons, Eastshore mustard vinaigrette 


Entrée
Bacon Wrapped Filet
8oz grilled certified angus beef with blue cheese compound butter
accompanied by:

Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
bacon, scallions, cheese, heavy cream, sea salt & cracked pepper
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
tossed in brown butter 
Dinner Roll
butter, thyme garnish

Dessert Course
Strawberry Ice Box Cake
garnished with fresh fruit
Purchase
THAT'S AMORE - SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 - $99
Salad Course
Italian Garden Salad
mixed greens, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, black olives, pepperoncini, croutons, parmesan cheese, Italian dressing 

Family Style Entrée 
Italian Meatballs 
served in our housemade marinara sauce
Pasta Bundles
pasta bundled with fresh basil, brown butter, garlic & parmesan cheese
Sautéed Farm Fresh Vegetables
Dinner Rolls
butter

Dessert Course
Chocolate Cake
chocolate buttercream frosting
Purchase
August
SURF 'N TURF - SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023 - $125
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese Board

Salad Course
Raspberry Walnut Salad
artisan lettuce, diced cucumbers, fresh raspberries, chopped walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette

Entrée
Surf ‘N Turf
6oz filet topped with skewered garlic & lime shrimp
accompanied by:

Truffle Oil Potatoes
blended with sweet vidalia onions and crimini mushrooms
Farm Fresh Vegetables
local farm fresh assorted sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs
Dinner Rolls
butter

Dessert Course
Tiramisu Cupcakes
mascarpone frosting; pirouette cookie garnish
Purchase
SOUTHERN DELIGHT - SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023 - $115
Hors d’oeuvres
Southern Shrimp Dip

served with Alabama crackers

Salad Course
Slaw Salad
mixed greens, red cabbage, grated carrots, brussels sprouts, 
green onion, bell peppers, honey lime vinaigrette


Entrée
Baby Back Pork Ribs
char-grilled, dressed with bourbon bbq sauce
accompanied by:

Creamy Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
served with pepper gravy & scallion garnish
Sautéed Summer Kernelled Confetti Corn
fresh garlic, sweet corn kernels, confetti bell peppers, herb butter & sea salt
Jalapeño Corn Bread
honey butter

Dessert Course
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake
whipped cream
Purchase
September
BEER TASTING TRAIN - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 - $95
Enjoy a 2-1/2 hour excursion with heavy hors d'oeuvres while tasting a variety of beers brewed today, including weissbiers, lagers, ales and steam beers. Michael Rehberg, Lead Interpreter at Black Point Estate, will lead our tasting. Many more styles of beer will be discussed than we could possibly taste in one evening! Michael will also introduce you to five beer barons who summered on Geneva Lake over the decades and you'll learn about the evolution of the craft beer movement.​
Purchase
FALL HARVEST - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - $115
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheeseboard

Salad Course
Chopped Kale Salad
kale mixed with baby greens, red cabbage, kohlrabi, pumpkin seeds, 
poppy seed dressing


Entrée
Beef Bourguignon
braised in red wine flavored with organic rainbow carrots, 
celery, mushrooms, onions and garlic

Roasted Garlic & Chipotle Smashed Calico Potato
Roasted Fall Farm Fresh Vegetables
shallot butter
Dinner Rolls
butter, thyme garnish

Dessert Course
Apple Spice Cake
cream cheese frosting
Purchase
OKTOBERFEST - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 - $109
Hors d’oeuvres
German Beer Cheese Spread
served with twisted pretzels for dipping

Salad Course
Cucumber & Radicchio Salad
mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, fresh dill vinaigrette

Entrée
Sauerbraten 
slowly braised beef roast seasoned with cabbage, 
brussels sprouts, bacon & apples

accompanied by:
German Dill Mashed Potatoes
Carrots & Leeks
sautéed with brown butter
Soft Pretzel Rolls

Dessert Course
German Chocolate Cake
housemade caramel drizzle
Purchase
October
AUTUMN GLOW - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 - $109
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheeseboard

Salad Course
Mixed Green Salad

mixed greens, dried cranberries, spiced pecans, 

blue cheese crumbles, balsamic vinaigrette

Entrée
Whiskey Glazed Brisket

slow roasted with bbq sauce

accompanied by:

Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Sauteed Fall Vegetable Mélange  

Dinner Rolls

butter

Dessert Course
Apple Cider Crumb Cake

salted caramel drizzle

Purchase
SWEETEST DAY - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 - $125
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese Board

Salad Course 
Autumn Walnut Salad
mixed greens, spinach, arugula, dried apricots & cranberries, 
candied walnuts, citrus honey vinaigrette  

 
Entrée
Filet Mignon
8oz filet mignon grilled to medium, bourbon glaze,
roasted garlic button mushrooms; topped with crispy onion shreds
accompanied by:

Red Skin Mashers 
housemade cured bacon gravy
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables  
tossed in brown butter 
Soft Rolls 

Dessert Course 
Flourless Chocolate Cake
fresh fruit garnish​
Purchase
SURF 'N TURF - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023 - $125
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese Board

Salad Course
Raspberry Walnut Salad
artisan lettuce, diced cucumbers, fresh raspberries, chopped walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette

Entrée
Surf ‘N Turf
6oz filet topped with skewered garlic & lime shrimp
accompanied by:
Truffle Oil Potatoes
blended with sweet vidalia onions and crimini mushrooms
Farm Fresh Vegetables
local farm fresh assorted sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs
Dinner Rolls
butter
Dessert Course
Tiramisu Cupcakes
mascarpone frosting; pirouette cookie garnish​
Purchase
ADULT HALLOWEEN - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 - $125
Hors d’oeuvres
Cauldron Dip
served with pretzel fingers

Salad Course
Spooky Salad
mixed greens, olives, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
Entrée
Cider Marinated Short Ribs

accompanied by:
Smoked Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Fall Vegetable
Sesame Squash Rolls
butter, thyme garnish

Dessert Course
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake
cream cheese frosting, nutmeg, caramel drizzle
Purchase

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General Dinner Train Information
The entire train is a non-smoking environment.
Ticket prices listed on our website are per person and do not include taxes and fees.
Seating is provided in the form of tables for two and four, to a maximum of fifty persons per each of the two dinner cars.
Our elegant dinner train experiences are geared for adults only. If you are looking for a family-friendly alternative, please click here to navigate to our family picnic trains.

Charter Services

Charters to suit any occasion . . . from business luncheons to birthday parties!
Chartered trips may make stopovers with advance planning. You may customize a
chartered event with several options: You might like to provide live entertainment, your own or
special food, displays, ceremonies and presentations, or other features. For special occasions,
table arrangements may be reconfigured for special needs, such as making room for musical groups,
presentations and displays, or that giant birthday cake. Give us a call to work out what you would like to do.

Charters may be arranged to include any of our other vintage railcars.
For further information and to make reservations, call 262-642-3263

Location

Board the train at:

East Troy Depot: 2002 Church Street, East Troy, WI


​Spring and summer regular trains also board at:
The Elegant Farmer Platform
1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI

Contact Us

​Phone: 262-642-3263 
Mailing Address:
PO Box 943,
East Troy, WI 53120

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    • Contact
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  • The Ride
    • Tickets [Etix]
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  • Special Events
    • Bunny Trains
    • Milwaukee Day
    • Chicago Day
    • Railfan Day
    • Harvest Fest
    • Trick or Treat Trains
    • Christmas Train >
      • Daytime Christmas Trains
      • Evening Christmas Trains
      • Christmas Parade Train
  • Dining Service
    • Dinner Trains
    • Valentines Train
    • Picnic in the Park
    • Wine and Beer Tastings
    • Lunch Trains
    • Sunday Brunch Train
  • Charters
    • Private and Party
    • School or Educational
    • Lunch or Dinner
    • Route & Destinations
    • Booking
    • Groups
  • Donate
    • Make a Donation
    • Endowment
  • Volunteer WIth Us
  • Webcam
  • Volunteer Portal