Go behind the scenes on a tour of our renowned mechanical shop and learn all about how we build and refurbish our historic trains!
We don’t just run trains, we build em’ too! Curious about what it takes to keep a century old steam locomotive running? Join us on a guided mechanical shop or hostling tour for an in-depth look at how steam trains are built and refurbished.
In the railroad industry, the word “hostling” means the process of preparing a steam locomotive for operation. On this tour, guests receive a unique, up-close, and behind-the-scenes view of how a steam locomotive is prepared for the day’s operation. This tour is limited to just 10 people.
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