Prepaid Reservations are Required at least one day prior to event.
Please reserve tickets below or call: 262-642-3263
Cost includes meal and gratuity. Bar service is also available. Onboard restrooms are provided.
The dress code is business casual and high heels are not recommended.
Seating is limited and prepaid reservations are required at one day prior to event.
Reservations are non-refundable. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.
Check in and boarding is done at the East Troy Depot (2002 Church Street).
The train takes a leisurely trip to Phantom Lake, pauses on the shoreline, then proceeds to Indian Head Park.
Passengers have the option to disembark from the train while we remain in the park for about 15 minutes.
Dessert and after dinner drinks are served on the return trip.
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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 |
Burger Train
Saturday, May 18, 2019
$39.00 per person
The last dining service on an interurban line was the North Shore Line’s Electroliner Tavern Lounge car. Their signature entree was “The Electroburger”. Our burger is a salute to the Electroburger, but much improved! So if you missed the original, last offered in 1963, join us and savor ours.
Build Your Own 1⁄2 Pound Angus Burger
served with sharp cheddar, provolone, bacon, farm fresh tomatoes, sliced red
onion, lettuce, Sriracha cole slaw, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
accompanied by:
Potato Chips
Crisp Dill Pickles
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Build Your Own 1⁄2 Pound Angus Burger
served with sharp cheddar, provolone, bacon, farm fresh tomatoes, sliced red
onion, lettuce, Sriracha cole slaw, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
accompanied by:
Potato Chips
Crisp Dill Pickles
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Beer Tasting Train
Saturday, May 25, 2019
$68.00 per person
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 on Geneva Lake over the decades and you'll learn about the evolution of the craft beer movement.
Gourmet Mac -n- Cheese
Saturday, June 1, 2019
$49.00 per person
Salad Course
Italian Garden Salad
mixed greens, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, black olives, pepperoncini, croutons, parmesan cheese, Italian dressing
Family Syle Entrée
Toothpicks Mac N’ Cheese
cavatappi noodles with a three cheese blend
toppings of pulled pork, bacon, broccoli, mushrooms
Rolls
sliced butter
Dessert Course
Strawberry Shortcake Stacks
Italian Garden Salad
mixed greens, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, black olives, pepperoncini, croutons, parmesan cheese, Italian dressing
Family Syle Entrée
Toothpicks Mac N’ Cheese
cavatappi noodles with a three cheese blend
toppings of pulled pork, bacon, broccoli, mushrooms
Rolls
sliced butter
Dessert Course
Strawberry Shortcake Stacks
Father's Day
Saturday, June 15, 2019
$80.00 per person
Hors d’oeuvres
A Taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Artisan Salad
artisan lettuce, hooks cheddar cheese, sliced radishes, ribbon carrots, parmesan croutons, Eastshore mustard vinaigrette
Entrée Choice
Bacon Wrapped Filet
8oz grilled certified angus beef with blue cheese compound butter
~OR~
Blackened Salmon
seared with cajun seasoning, fresh lemon wedge
accompanied by:
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
bacon, scallions, cheese, heavy cream, sea salt & cracked pepper
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
tossed in brown butter
French Roll
butter, thyme garnish
Dessert Course
Turtle Cheesecake
A Taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Artisan Salad
artisan lettuce, hooks cheddar cheese, sliced radishes, ribbon carrots, parmesan croutons, Eastshore mustard vinaigrette
Entrée Choice
Bacon Wrapped Filet
8oz grilled certified angus beef with blue cheese compound butter
~OR~
Blackened Salmon
seared with cajun seasoning, fresh lemon wedge
accompanied by:
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
bacon, scallions, cheese, heavy cream, sea salt & cracked pepper
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
tossed in brown butter
French Roll
butter, thyme garnish
Dessert Course
Turtle Cheesecake
Surf 'n Turf
Saturday, July 6, 2019
$80.00 per person
Hors d’oeuvres
A Taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Wedge Salad
crisp iceburg lettuce, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, fresh blue cheese crumbles, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, french dressing
Entrée Choice
Surf ‘N Turf
8oz filet topped with jumbo shrimp stuffed with lump crab & spritzed with lemon
accompanied by:
Truffle Oil Potatoes
blended with sweet vidalia onions and crimini mushrooms
Farm Fresh Vegetables
local farm fresh assorted sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs
French Baguette Rolls
butter, thyme garnish
Dessert Course
Triple Berry Lemon Tart
topped with raspberry white chocolate mousse, mint garnish
A Taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Wedge Salad
crisp iceburg lettuce, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, fresh blue cheese crumbles, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, french dressing
Entrée Choice
Surf ‘N Turf
8oz filet topped with jumbo shrimp stuffed with lump crab & spritzed with lemon
accompanied by:
Truffle Oil Potatoes
blended with sweet vidalia onions and crimini mushrooms
Farm Fresh Vegetables
local farm fresh assorted sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs
French Baguette Rolls
butter, thyme garnish
Dessert Course
Triple Berry Lemon Tart
topped with raspberry white chocolate mousse, mint garnish
Family Pasta Night
Saturday, July 20, 2019
$49.00 per person
Salad Course
Italian Garden Salad
mixed greens, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, black olives, pepperoncini, croutons, parmesan cheese, Italian dressing
Family Style Entrée
Hand Rolled Italian Meatballs
served in our housemade marinara sauce
Pasta Bundles
Sautéed Farm Fresh Vegetables
Italian Breadsticks
sliced butter
Dessert Course
Chocolate Cake
Italian Garden Salad
mixed greens, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, black olives, pepperoncini, croutons, parmesan cheese, Italian dressing
Family Style Entrée
Hand Rolled Italian Meatballs
served in our housemade marinara sauce
Pasta Bundles
Sautéed Farm Fresh Vegetables
Italian Breadsticks
sliced butter
Dessert Course
Chocolate Cake
Family Pasta Night
Saturday, August 17, 2019
$49.00 per person
Salad Course
Italian Garden Salad
mixed greens, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, black olives, pepperoncini, croutons, parmesan cheese, Italian dressing
Family Style Entrée
Hand Rolled Italian Meatballs
served in our housemade marinara sauce
Pasta Bundles
Sautéed Farm Fresh Vegetables
Italian Breadsticks
sliced butter
Dessert Course
Chocolate Cake
Italian Garden Salad
mixed greens, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, black olives, pepperoncini, croutons, parmesan cheese, Italian dressing
Family Style Entrée
Hand Rolled Italian Meatballs
served in our housemade marinara sauce
Pasta Bundles
Sautéed Farm Fresh Vegetables
Italian Breadsticks
sliced butter
Dessert Course
Chocolate Cake
Summer Delight
Saturday, August 24, 2019
$75.00 per person
Hors d’oeuvres
A taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Slaw Salad
red cabbage, grated carrot, brussels sprouts, green onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, honey lime vinaigrette
Entrée Choice
Southern Sticky Chicken
dark chicken quarters marinated in sweet honey, Louisiana hot sauce, ketchup, soy & worcestershire
~OR~
Baby Back Pork Ribs
char-grilled, dressed with bourbon bbq sauce
accompanied by:
Roasted Poblano & Onion Smashers
fresh garlic
Sautéed Summer Kernelled Corn
herb butter & sea salt
Biscuits
butter, honey drizzle
Dessert Course
Old Fashion Upside Down Cake
orange bitters glaze
A taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Slaw Salad
red cabbage, grated carrot, brussels sprouts, green onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, honey lime vinaigrette
Entrée Choice
Southern Sticky Chicken
dark chicken quarters marinated in sweet honey, Louisiana hot sauce, ketchup, soy & worcestershire
~OR~
Baby Back Pork Ribs
char-grilled, dressed with bourbon bbq sauce
accompanied by:
Roasted Poblano & Onion Smashers
fresh garlic
Sautéed Summer Kernelled Corn
herb butter & sea salt
Biscuits
butter, honey drizzle
Dessert Course
Old Fashion Upside Down Cake
orange bitters glaze
Beer Tasting Train
Saturday, September 7, 2019
$68.00 per person
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 on Geneva Lake over the decades and you'll learn about the evolution of the craft beer movement.
Indian Summer
Saturday, September 14, 2019
$75.00 per person
Hors d’oeuvres
A taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Harvest Chopped Salad
mixed harvest greens, sliced radishes, carrots, candied walnuts; served with housemade maple vinaigrette
Entrée Choice
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
brushed with a honey glaze
~OR~
Fig & Balsamic Pear Glazed Chicken Breast
grilled, topped with fresh pear garnish
accompanied by:
Roasted Red Smashed Potatoes
herb olive oil
Late Summer Crop Sautéed Vegetables
sautéed with brown butter
Fresh Baked Rolls
butter, thyme garnish
Dessert Course
Apple Crisp
cinnamon mousse
A taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Harvest Chopped Salad
mixed harvest greens, sliced radishes, carrots, candied walnuts; served with housemade maple vinaigrette
Entrée Choice
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
brushed with a honey glaze
~OR~
Fig & Balsamic Pear Glazed Chicken Breast
grilled, topped with fresh pear garnish
accompanied by:
Roasted Red Smashed Potatoes
herb olive oil
Late Summer Crop Sautéed Vegetables
sautéed with brown butter
Fresh Baked Rolls
butter, thyme garnish
Dessert Course
Apple Crisp
cinnamon mousse
Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 28, 2019
$59.00 per person
Hors d’oeuvres
German Beer Cheese Spread
served with twisted pretzels for dipping
Salad Course
Cucumber & Radicchio Salad
mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, fresh dill yogurt dressing
Entrée Choice
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
butter
Dessert Course
German Chocolate Cake
housemade caramel drizzle
German Beer Cheese Spread
served with twisted pretzels for dipping
Salad Course
Cucumber & Radicchio Salad
mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, fresh dill yogurt dressing
Entrée Choice
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
butter
Dessert Course
German Chocolate Cake
housemade caramel drizzle
Fall Harvest
Saturday, October 5, 2019
$75.00 per person
Hors d’oeuvres
A taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Chopped Kale Salad
kale mixed with baby greens, red cabbage, kohlrabi, pumpkin seeds, poppy seed dressing
Entrée Choice
Beef Bourguignon
braised in red wine flavored with organic rainbow carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions and garlic
~OR~
Orange Rustic Roughy
pan seared in fresh garden herbs, topped with a toasted walnut craisin chutney
accompanied by:
Roasted Garlic & Chipotle Smashed Calico Potato
Roasted Fall Farm Fresh Vegetables
shallot butter
French Baguette Rolls
butter, thyme garnish
Dessert Course
Apple Spice Cake
cream cheese frosting
A taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Chopped Kale Salad
kale mixed with baby greens, red cabbage, kohlrabi, pumpkin seeds, poppy seed dressing
Entrée Choice
Beef Bourguignon
braised in red wine flavored with organic rainbow carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions and garlic
~OR~
Orange Rustic Roughy
pan seared in fresh garden herbs, topped with a toasted walnut craisin chutney
accompanied by:
Roasted Garlic & Chipotle Smashed Calico Potato
Roasted Fall Farm Fresh Vegetables
shallot butter
French Baguette Rolls
butter, thyme garnish
Dessert Course
Apple Spice Cake
cream cheese frosting
Sweetest Day
Saturday, October 19, 2019
$75.00 per person
Hors d’oeuvres
A taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Raspberry Walnut
artisan lettuce, diced cucumbers, topped with fresh raspberries, chopped candied walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette
Entrée Choice
Beef Tenderloin
roasted and sliced beef tenderloin, cooked to medium, porcini mushroom sauce
~OR~
Blackened Salmon
seared with cajun seasonings, lemon wedge
accompanied by:
Red Skin Mashers
cured bacon, onions
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
brown butter glaze
Soft Rolls
whipped butter
Dessert Course
Brandy Bread Pudding
crème fraiche
A taste of Toothpicks!
Salad Course
Raspberry Walnut
artisan lettuce, diced cucumbers, topped with fresh raspberries, chopped candied walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette
Entrée Choice
Beef Tenderloin
roasted and sliced beef tenderloin, cooked to medium, porcini mushroom sauce
~OR~
Blackened Salmon
seared with cajun seasonings, lemon wedge
accompanied by:
Red Skin Mashers
cured bacon, onions
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
brown butter glaze
Soft Rolls
whipped butter
Dessert Course
Brandy Bread Pudding
crème fraiche
Season Finale
Saturday, October 26, 2019
$150.00 per person
We are working on some extra special details for this train - stayed tuned!
Hors d’oeuvres
Bacon Wrapped Dates
pomegranate molasses
Salad Course
Crab Martini
cosmopolitan martini glass displayed with fresh mango, tomatoes, artichokes and crab meat; cilantro citrus vinaigrette; served in a crab claw; microgreen garnish
Entrée Choice
Char- Grilled Elk
grilled to medium-medium rare served atop wilted swiss chard and finished with a madeira demi-glace; candied blackberry garnish
~accompanied by~
Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Asparagus Bundles
wrapped in phyllo, shallot brown butter
French Baguette Rolls
butter, fresh thyme garnish
Dessert Course
Dark Chocolate Souffle
served with champagne berries; grand marnier soaked orange garnish
Bacon Wrapped Dates
pomegranate molasses
Salad Course
Crab Martini
cosmopolitan martini glass displayed with fresh mango, tomatoes, artichokes and crab meat; cilantro citrus vinaigrette; served in a crab claw; microgreen garnish
Entrée Choice
Char- Grilled Elk
grilled to medium-medium rare served atop wilted swiss chard and finished with a madeira demi-glace; candied blackberry garnish
~accompanied by~
Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Asparagus Bundles
wrapped in phyllo, shallot brown butter
French Baguette Rolls
butter, fresh thyme garnish
Dessert Course
Dark Chocolate Souffle
served with champagne berries; grand marnier soaked orange garnish
General Dinner Train Information
The entire train is a non-smoking environment.
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.
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
The entire train is a non-smoking environment.
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.
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