Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the rails

Photo provided by Nickel Plate Express

All aboard the St. Patrick’s Day Express as passengers enjoy all things Irish. Nickel Plate Express (NPX) will offer both family and adult train rides on Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18.

The adult-only ride will depart at 5 and 7 p.m. on March 17 from the historic Hobbs Depot located inside Forest Park in Noblesville. Enjoy a 90-minute ride, a selection of Irish drinks, and a savory and sweet snack while you ride through the Northern Hamilton County countryside. Tickets for the adult ride are $54 per person with limited availability.

Family rides will run at 1 and 3 p.m. on March 18. The rides depart and return to Hobbs Depot. These festive, 65-minute rides will include a cookie, a non-alcoholic themed drink, and a visit from a leprechaun. Tickets for the family ride range from $28 to $36 per person.

For information about the variety of NPX excursions – from St. Patrick’s Day to special dining experiences – visit NickelPlateExpress.com.

About Nickel Plate Express
Nickel Plate Express is a program of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad, a charitable nonprofit that operates the historic Arcadia Depot and offers entertainment and educational excursions on historic train equipment out of Forest Park in Noblesville. The 12.5 miles of Nickel Plate track is owned by the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority and runs from Noblesville through Cicero and Arcadia to Atlanta in northern Hamilton County.