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DINNER TRAIN SERVICE

Dinner Train Tickets
For more information scroll down or call: 262-642-3263
Advanced Reservations Required.
​Note tickets go on sale Monday February 17th at Noon.


Cost includes meal and gratuity. Soft drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for purchase.
Ticket prices listed below are per person and 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.


The dress code is business casual and high heels are not recommended.
​
Click here for our offerings for special dietary needs. 
​N
ote: 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.

October
October Schedule:
Check-in: 4:30 PM
Departure: 5:00 PM

Length: 2 to 2.5 hours
(Except Harvest Colors Lunch Train
​which departs at 12:00 Noon)
OKTOBERFEST - SATURDAY, october 4, 2025 - Sold out!
Enjoy an Oktoberfest themed meal served at your table on our vintage dining cars as you ride through the Wisconsin countryside. 
Cash bar on board – Special Oktoberfest beers will be available.  
 Dinner served on the train includes:

Hors d’oeuvres
German Beer Cheese Spread
served with twisted pretzels for dipping

Salad
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

Dessert
German Chocolate Cupcake
toasted coconut, housemade caramel drizzle

Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar ​​
Purchase
EpicurEan express - saturday, OCTOBER 11, 2025 - Sold out!

Enjoy the finest meal the ETRM has ever offered, Shrimp Newburg and Filet Mignon, in a 5 course dinner served at your elegant table while our vintage dining cars ride through the Wisconsin countryside. 
Cash bar on board.  

Course One
Chef’s Charcuterie Board
bacon wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates, Italian olives, soppressata rose,
Hill Valley cheese, Vidalia onion dip with sea salt flatbread, dark Belgian chocolate

Course Two
Crispy Prosciutto and Grilled Pear Salad
arugula, crispy prosciutto, grilled bosc pear, candied walnuts,
gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette

Course Three
Classic Shrimp Newburg
shrimp and buttery sherry cream, served in a pastry shell

Course Four
Filet Mignon
center cut Filet Mignon, port wine button mushrooms, garlic demi glaze
accompanied by:
Dauphinoise Potatoes
Asparagus Mélange
herb bundle garnish

Course Five
Triple Chocolate Brownie Trifle
layers of vanilla brown butter mousse, Ghirardelli triple chocolate brownies,
chocolate ganache

Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar ​
Purchase
Harvest Colors LUNCH - wednesday, OCTOBER 15, 2025 - Sold out!
Join us for a unique ride through the Wisconsin countryside enjoying the fall colors as you have lunch in our vintage dining cars.
 Cash bar on board. Lunch served on the train includes:

Salad Course
House Salad
mixed greens, grape tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers & Italian dressing
 
Lunch Entrée
Homemade Meatloaf
accompanied by:
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetable
Dinner Rolls
butter
 
Dessert
Lemon Bars
 
Beverages
Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar
Purchase
 SWEETEST DAY - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 - Sold out!
Celebrate Sweetest Day with your dearest by enjoying a grand meal on dining cars built in the roaring 20’s as you travel
the Wisconsin countryside enjoying the fall colors and the setting sun.
Full cash bar on board.  Dinner includes:

Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board

Salad
Autumn Walnut Salad
mixed greens, spinach, arugula, dried apricots & cranberries, 
candied walnuts, citrus honey vinaigrette  
 
Entrée
Filet Mignon
grilled center cut filet mignon
topped with roasted garlic button mushrooms and Vidalia onion
accompanied by:
Red Skin Mashers 
housemade cured bacon gravy
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables  
tossed in brown butter 
Dinner Rolls 
butter


Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Ganache Cupcake
fresh fruit garnish​

​Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar
Purchase
ADULT HALLOWEEN - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025 - Sold out!
Join us for a unique adult Halloween evening.  Costumes encouraged!  Bring your friends in their favorite costumes to celebrate Halloween with a ghost inspired meal and ride through the countryside at twilight.  Don't miss the fun, this train sells out every year!  
Full cash bar on board.  Dinner served on the train includes:

​Hors d’oeuvres
Cauldron Dip
served with pretzel fingers

Salad
Spooky Salad
mixed greens, olives, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette

Entrée
Cider Marinated Short Ribs
accompanied by:
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Fall Vegetable
Sesame Squash Rolls
butter

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

Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar
Purchase

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General Dinner Train Information
The entire train is a non-smoking environment.
Seating is 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 Picnic in the Park train.

Charters
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. For more information about lunch and dinner charters, please click here.

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
  • Home
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  • About
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • Mission Statement
    • Strategic Plan
    • Department Heads
    • ETRM Car Roster
    • News
    • Current Projects
  • The Ride
    • Tickets [Etix]
    • Fares
    • Schedule
  • 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
  • Gift Certificates Replacement