Meet the train
The Mini Freight Train
A real train ride that doesn’t need rails. It travels just about anywhere — and it comes to you.
Capacity
Who fits where
Capacity is set by safety and weight restrictions — please plan around these numbers.
- •1 gasoline-powered locomotive and 5 train cars
- •Each train car holds up to 4 small children (total of 20 riders)
- •Or 2 medium-size kids per car
- •Or 1 adult and two children per car (up to 5 adults)
- •Only one adult per car due to weight restrictions
- •Unruly passengers will be asked to leave
The train also needs a flat operating surface. Hills with inclines are not acceptable or safe for our train and passengers.
Why Choo Choo Express
Standard features and available extras
Items marked “available” are optional and not automatically included with every booking — just ask when you book.
Standard
The real train feel
The locomotive has an old-fashioned steam train look.
Standard
The bells & whistles
The experience includes the train bell and blowing horn.
Standard
The whole train
Locomotive, authentic gondola freight cars and a trailing little caboose.
Available on request
Engineer experience
For added atmosphere, we can dress up in train gear and engineer hats.
Available on request
The train station
A train station and railroad crossing sign can be provided where permitted.
Available on request
True Train Tales
An engineer may share a few historical railroad stories.
Other train options
Explore other trains
Other trains are available for hire. Please inquire for rate and description.
Additional information on other trains is also available at allaboarddfw.com.
How it’s hired
By the hour or by the ride
Train By-the-Hour
$450 first hour
$300 each additional hour
Unlimited rides. Includes delivery within a 75-mile radius of Arlington, Texas.
Train By-the-Ride
$8 for one ride
$15 for two rides · $20 for three rides · $5 each additional ride
Minimum 3 hours. Great for carnivals, festivals and fairs.
Ready to ride?
Reserve the Mini Freight Train for your date.