This eight-hour, 134-mile round trip excursion takes you through the ruggedly beautiful Boston Mountain range of the Ozarks, over three valley trestles and through the 1,700-foot long Winslow tunnel for some of the most breathtaking scenery you are likely to see in ‘The Natural State’. The trip includes a three-hour layover in historic downtown Van Buren where you can enjoy lunch in one of several local cafes, shop along Main Street, and enjoy the rich architecture of the historic downtown buildings.
Schedule
- Departs Springdale at 8:00am.
- Three hour layover in Van Buren for lunch and shopping.
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Returns to Springdale between 4:30 – 5:30 pm.
Please note that delays may occur as the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad is an active frieght line.
Ticket Types
Silver Feather "Dome Car" – 108: The Silver Feather Premium Car is a 1940’s style car with a 360° dome top view with booth and table top seating, a downstairs dining area with chair and table top seating, and a downstairs lounge. Guests may ride in the dome one-way.
- In the morning, we serve a breakfast snack tray along with a complementary drink of your choice. Available drinks include soft drinks, bottled water, and coffee.
- On the return trip, we serve an afternoon snack tray including cheese, crackers, and fresh fruit.
- Additional snacks and drinks are available for purchase. (Cash only).
- Passengers in Car 108 will ride in the Vista Dome one direction and downstairs on the other.
Premium – Cars 107 & 109: Premium Service includes either Car 107: "The Explorer" or Car 100: "The Spirit of Arkansas". Car 107 is a 1950’s parlor car with chair and table top seating and a rear observation deck. Car 109 is a 1950’s diner car with booth and table top seating. Please note that Car 107 "The Explorer" is our only wheelchair accesible car.
- In the morning, we serve a breakfast snack tray along with a complementary drink of your choice. Available drinks include soft drinks, bottled water, and coffee.
- On the return trip, we serve an afternoon snack tray including cheese, crackers, and fresh fruit.
- Additional snacks and drinks are available for purchase. (Cash only).
Coach – Cars 105 & 106: Coach Service is available in our twin 1920’s vintage cars: Car 105 "The Golden Age" and 106 "Mountain View". Both cars offer bench-style, reversible seats and windows encompassing both sides for the perfect view. Snack trays are available for purchase when buying your ticket. Snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase on the cars. (Cash only).
Additional Information
Coach with snack trays, Premium, and Silver Feather cars require 48-hour advance reservations to allow for food preparation.
Senior, military, AAA, AARP and group rates are available.
65 and older is considered a senior; children are ages 3-12.
Delays may be encountered. A&M reserves the right to alter and change schedules as necessary.
