Choose your seat on North America's only electric dinner train! Our wonderful volunteers, delicious food, and beautiful art-deco dining cars will transport you back to a romantic era when some of the finest dining could be found on the rails!
Enjoy drinks and snacks in our Depot before boarding. Our dining cars each seat 50 people in tables of two and four. Each car also has a full cash bar onboard and restrooms. As your courses are served, watch the beautiful Wisconsin scenery and history pass by outside the windows. Our trains stop alongside the picturesque Lower Phantom Lake before laying over in Indianhead Park for 10 minutes to stretch. Enjoy dessert and after-dinner drinks on the return trip. Many of our guests return each year, making memories that last a lifetime!
Enjoy drinks and snacks in our Depot before boarding. Our dining cars each seat 50 people in tables of two and four. Each car also has a full cash bar onboard and restrooms. As your courses are served, watch the beautiful Wisconsin scenery and history pass by outside the windows. Our trains stop alongside the picturesque Lower Phantom Lake before laying over in Indianhead Park for 10 minutes to stretch. Enjoy dessert and after-dinner drinks on the return trip. Many of our guests return each year, making memories that last a lifetime!
General Dinner Train Information
Advance Reservations Required.
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.
Click here for our offerings for special dietary needs.
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.
The entire train is a non-smoking environment.
The dress code is business casual and high heels are not recommended.
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. Check out our Picnic in the Park Train if you are looking for a family-friendly alternative.
Advance Reservations Required.
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.
Click here for our offerings for special dietary needs.
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.
The entire train is a non-smoking environment.
The dress code is business casual and high heels are not recommended.
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. Check out our Picnic in the Park Train if you are looking for a family-friendly alternative.
2026 Dinner Train Schedule and Tickets
Tickets now on sale!
Advance Reservations Required.
Advance Reservations Required.
October 2026
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)
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 3, 2026 - - 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:
Salad
Cucumber Dill 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
Cash bar on board – Special Oktoberfest beers will be available.
Dinner served on the train includes:
Salad
Cucumber Dill 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
EpicurEan express - saturday, OCTOBER 10, 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, Fennel, and Pickled Apple Salad
arugula, mixed greens, crispy prosciutto, pickled apple slices, candied pecans,
blackberry 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 Cheesecake
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
Sweetest Day - Saturday, OCTOBER 17, 2026 - Sold OUt!
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board
Salad Course
Autumn Walnut Salad
mixed greens, spinach, arugula, dried apricots & cranberries,
candied walnuts, citrus honey vinaigrette
Entrée
Filet Mignon
Grilled filet mignon ,
topped with roasted garlic button mushrooms and Vidalia onions
accompanied by:
Brown Butter Mashers
with housemade cured bacon gravy
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
tossed in brown butter
Soft Rolls
Dessert
Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake with Espresso Brownie Crust
with fresh fruit garnish
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board
Salad Course
Autumn Walnut Salad
mixed greens, spinach, arugula, dried apricots & cranberries,
candied walnuts, citrus honey vinaigrette
Entrée
Filet Mignon
Grilled filet mignon ,
topped with roasted garlic button mushrooms and Vidalia onions
accompanied by:
Brown Butter Mashers
with housemade cured bacon gravy
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
tossed in brown butter
Soft Rolls
Dessert
Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake with Espresso Brownie Crust
with fresh fruit garnish
HaRvest colors lunch - Wednesday, OCTOBER 21, 2026 - 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. The Harvest Colors Lunch train departs at 12:00PM.
Cash bar on board. Lunch served on the train includes:
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board
Salad Course
Supper Club Salad
romaine, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers & French dressing
Lunch Entrée
Braised Beef Tips
accompanied by:
Whipped Garlic Potatoes
Sauteed Seasonal Vegetable
Dinner Rolls butter
Dessert
Elegant Farmer Apple Pie
Beverages
Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar
as you have lunch in our vintage dining cars. The Harvest Colors Lunch train departs at 12:00PM.
Cash bar on board. Lunch served on the train includes:
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board
Salad Course
Supper Club Salad
romaine, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers & French dressing
Lunch Entrée
Braised Beef Tips
accompanied by:
Whipped Garlic Potatoes
Sauteed Seasonal Vegetable
Dinner Rolls butter
Dessert
Elegant Farmer Apple Pie
Beverages
Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar
ADULT HALLOWEEN - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026 - $160
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 twisted pretzels
Salad
Spooky Salad
mixed greens, olives, shredded mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
Entrée
Cider Marinated Short Ribs
accompanied by:
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Fall Vegetable
Sesame Squash Rolls with butter
Dessert
Apple Cider Doughnut Cheesecake
Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar
Full cash bar on board. Dinner served on the train includes:
Hors d’oeuvres
Cauldron Dip
served with twisted pretzels
Salad
Spooky Salad
mixed greens, olives, shredded mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
Entrée
Cider Marinated Short Ribs
accompanied by:
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Fall Vegetable
Sesame Squash Rolls with butter
Dessert
Apple Cider Doughnut Cheesecake
Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar
