All aboard the historic Nickel Plate Express (NPX) for a bourbon and bacon tasting on Saturday, May 20. Guests on board the 1956 Santa Fe El Capitan train will be able to sample three different types of local bourbon. In addition to the bourbon samples passengers will enjoy bacon caramel cheesecake, candied bacon, and bacon jam and cheddar cheese.
Photo provided by Nickel Plate Express
This 21-and-up train ride departs from Hobbs Station inside Forest Park in Noblesville at 1, 3, and 5 p.m. The 90-minute train ride is round-trip and offers passengers an unforgettable glimpse of Northern Hamilton County on the rails. Tickets for the event are limited and must be purchased in advance. Don’t miss out on this unique experience.
More information on the Bourbon & Bacon Express, along with schedule information and secure ticket-ordering for NPX’s popular themed excursions, is available at NickelPlateExpress.com. NPX’s historic railroad equipment is also available for chartered rides such as corporate events, weddings, and other gatherings.
About Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad
The Nickel Plate Express (NPX) is maintained and operated by the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad, a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the historic Arcadia Depot and offers entertainment and educational excursions on NPX’s historic railroad equipment from Hobbs Station at Forest Park in Noblesville. The 12.5-mile former Nickel Plate Road trackage is owned by the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority.