Ashtabula Special

Historic steam locomotive no. 765 will operate a round-trip excursion each day between Youngstown and Ashtabula, Ohio.

This trip will board at the Covelli Center, a popular entertainment venue at 229 E Front Street in downtown Youngstown, Ohio. The rail route travels the Norfolk Southern Youngstown Line, a former New York Central branch. Once out of Youngstown, the line travels through a sparsely populated section of Ohio and doesn't go through any towns on the way north. When we arrive in Ashtabula, lunch will be served to all passengers in a tent set up less than a block from the train along the former Nickel Plate Road mainline. The last passenger train on this route was over 60 years ago.

The Casa Capelli restaurant is providing the buffet lunch and there is no additional cost to any passenger for this lunch. It is included in the ticket price.

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DETAILS 
- Parking and boarding at
The Covelli Center
229 E Front Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
- 8:30AM - boarding
- 9:00AM - departure
- 12:00 - 2:00 - layover and lunch (included) in Ashtabula
- 5:00PM - return

Lunch provided by Casa Cappelli Restaurant

Important Ticketing Information:
- Children ages (4-15) and adult tickets available (children 3-and-under who do not occupy a seat are free). 
- Members eligible for 10% discount on standard coach only; limit two per member. *Discount code must be entered at the time of purchase. 
- Families and groups traveling together should purchase their ticket at the same time, under the same name.
- Tickets are assigned by car; seats are not assigned unless otherwise noted

AMENITIES
- Standard coach, deluxe coach, first class, and dome car accommodations available on passenger cars from the 1940s and 50s.
- Snacks and refreshments available for purchase on board; included in all first class and dome car tickets.
- Box lunch included in all standard and deluxe coach tickets; restaurant meal provided for first class and dome classes.
- Click here to review our Frequently Asked Questions and Disclaimers.

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