Contrary to popular belief – including ours – Oktoberfest begins on Sept. 17 and ends on Oct. 3. We learned that when riding the rails for Oktoberfest with our friends at Nickel Plate Express. Both The Reporter Lounge Car and the Duke Energy Dining Car were sold out on Saturday, Sept. 17. If you want to ride their next excursion – which will not involve sauerkraut – go to nickelplateexpress.com.
Reporter photos by Stu Clampitt