The Irish are noted for their clever sayings, and many are appropriate for the upcoming Nickel Plate Shamrock Express excursions on March 12.
“A drink precedes a story,” the Irish say, meaning passengers can sip green beer and enjoy a sweet and salty snack box as they share great stories, all while riding the rails in northern Hamilton County.
Family and adult-only 65-minute trips are available in both the 1950s vintage coach and dining cars. Family rides depart at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Adult rides depart at 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5:30 p.m.
Family experiences cost $28 for everyone age 3 and older (under age 3 ride for free) and include a salty or sweet snack and water or juice. Non-alcoholic “Irish Creams” also will be available for purchase.
Adult trips range from $42 for coach (available afternoon only) and $47 for dining car experiences (available all day long). Excursions include a choice of a beer, wine, mimosa or mocktail, as well as the snack box. Two special Irish cocktails will be available for purchase in addition to other drinks to give passengers to give “more power to your elbow.”
Irish music will fill the historic cars along with special fortunes and a visit from a leprechaun, who will note that “every man is sociable until a cow invades his garden” as he’s giving chocolate coins from his pot of gold. On the Nickel Plate Shamrock Express, absolutely everyone is Irish.
The historic cars and locomotives depart out of Forest Park in Noblesville, located at 701 Cicero Road. Reservations are required. Visit NickelPlateExpress.com to learn more about these one-day-only excursions.
About the Nickel Plate Express
The 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. The 12.5 miles of Nickel Plate Track is owned by the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority.