Submitted by Nickel Plate Express
February has a way of feeling long in Indiana. The cold lingers, the sunlight is brief, and everyone starts craving something warm, something fun, something to break up the routine.
That’s one of the reasons the we here at Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad love February: it’s the perfect month to offer experiences that bring people together. Moments that shake off the winter slump, invite connection, and give you something to look forward to when the days feel a little too quiet.
This year, Nickel Plate Express’ February Trivia on the Tracks rides are designed to do exactly that – each one with its own mood, its own story, and its own reason to come aboard.
The only question: Which story feels like yours this winter?
The Rom-Com Night
Maybe this is your season to laugh a little more.
To grab your best friend, your partner, or your favorite “why do we always lose trivia?” teammate and give yourselves a night that feels easy, fun, and honestly … needed.
On Feb. 6 only, Rom-Com Night is cozy, glow-lit, and just nostalgic enough to feel familiar. You’ll roll through the February dark under the stars, charcuterie at your elbow, and themed cocktails in hand, testing how well you really remember the movie lines you quote without thinking.
It’s the kind of night that reminds you why connection matters – because laughing together in the middle of winter might just be the warmest feeling in the world.
Perfect for: People who love a good quote, a good inside joke, and a good excuse to get out of the house.
Click here to book your spot.
1980s Trivia Night
And then … there are the nights meant for pure, joyful escapism.
If you grew up on 80s movies, if you still know the words to the songs that lived on your old mixtapes, if you secretly love how ridiculous big hair truly was – this one’s for you.
Imagine neon lights, trivia about the greatest decade of movie soundtracks, the familiar chords of songs you haven’t heard in years, and a train full of adults who are just ready to have fun.
Feb. 20 only will be the kind of night that reminds you that winter doesn’t have to be quiet. It can be bold, nostalgic, and a little louder than usual.
Perfect for: Friend groups, couples, coworkers, or anyone who wants to laugh through a February night instead of scrolling through it.
Click here to book your spot.
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Sure, each experience has its own theme – but they all share one thing: They make space for connection.
For a few hours where the phones stay down, the conversation picks up, and the world slows long enough for you to actually enjoy the people you care about. If one of these February stories feels like yours, we’d love to welcome you aboard.
Tickets are open now – grab your seats early, bundle up, and let’s make this a winter worth remembering.