United States railroads announce 2026 Halloween and pumpkin train excursions

Various railroads across the United States are hosting seasonal Halloween and pumpkin-themed excursions for 2026. These events typically feature steam locomotive rides, pumpkin patches, and themed activities.

In Pennsylvania, the East Broad Top Railroad offers the Pumpkin Patch Express in Orbisonia, featuring a nine-mile round-trip journey through Aughwick Valley, pumpkin picking, and seasonal games. In New Jersey, the Black River & Western Railroad provides pumpkin train rides to Everitt Farms, while the Delaware River Great Pumpkin excursions run through November.

Other regional offerings include the Conway Scenic Halloween Express in New Hampshire, the Grand Canyon Railway Pumpkin Patch Train in Arizona, and the Nevada Northern Halloween trains in Ely. In Missouri, the St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern offers pumpkin patch and Halloween-themed rides. Additional seasonal services include the Abilene & Smoky Valley Pumpkin Harvest Express in Kansas and the Boone & Scenic Valley Pumpkin Express in Iowa.