For A Scenic Adventure, The Wabash, Frisco, And Pacific Railroad Offers An Open Air Train Ride In Missouri

Enjoy a unique, family-friendly train ride on the historic Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Railroad in Glencoe, Missouri.

All aboard! Don't you just find something so magical about a train ride -- whether you're at an amusement park going around a track or you're traveling out of state aboard a train? We can all use a little bit of relaxation on the tracks. Before you search for "train rides near me in Missouri," you'll want to check out The Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Railroad. Because when you set off on a ride aboard this winsome train in Missouri, you're sure to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience that's perfect for the whole family.

Create a new family tradition with an open air train ride with the Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Railroad in Glencoe, Missouri.

The historic railroad, which dates all the way back to 1939, promises a unique, family-friendly experience aboard a 12-inch gauge steam locomotive.

Join other railroad enthusiasts of all ages on one of the 30-minute train rides that will take you on a scenic journey next to Missouri's majestic Meramec River.

The train ride, which lasts about a half an hour, spans two picturesque miles with trains departing from the station every 20 minutes, leaving lots of options for whatever time frame you need!

Keep an eye out for wildlife, including deer, along the trip. The Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Railroad is run by entirely an all-volunteer team.

To help ensure the future of the railroad, passengers are asked to pay a $4 donation for their train ride. Children three and younger, however, can ride for free.

Embark on a family-friendly adventure with Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Railroad, which is open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., rain or shine. The trains start their scheduled departures from the station at 11 a.m., and the final train leaves at 4:15 p.m. The station is open seasonally from May through October, rain or shine.

Address: 101 Grand Avenue, Glencoe, MO, 63038

Click here for the official website of Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Railroad. Or, go here to visit their Facebook page.

Did you know about this scenic excursion in Missouri? Or that kids under four could ride for free? How cool! Do you have a favorite train ride in Missouri? Tell us about it in the comments below! For another family-friendly adventure on the rails and train rides near me in Missouri, hop aboard the Belton, Grandview, and Kansas City Railroad for a scenic ride. Click here to read more about this unique, only-in-Missouri experience.

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