WOODSTOWN HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A 1930s Coach, a 14‑Mile Loop and an Afternoon to Honor Veterans
A 50‑minute, 14‑mile round trip aboard a restored 1930s passenger train in southern New Jersey; this guide covers coach‑class seating, boarding logistics, and accessibility notes for the Veterans Day Express.
A 1930s Coach, a 14‑Mile Loop and an Afternoon to Honor Veterans.
Step back into the era of rail travel on the Woodstown Central Railroad’s Veterans Day Express: a faithfully restored 1930s passenger train that departs South Woodstown Station for an approximately 50‑minute, 14‑mile round trip through southern New Jersey — crossing Memorial Lake, threading historic Woodstown and spanning the Oldmans Creek Trestle — while Trainmen share what rail travel was like nearly a century ago and ticket proceeds support combat veterans.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A scenic 14‑mile, 50‑minute loop through southern New Jersey
The excursion covers a compact, 14‑mile round trip that lasts about 50 minutes, offering countryside views, a crossing of Memorial Lake, passage through historic Woodstown and a span over the Oldmans Creek Trestle while onboard Trainmen narrate historic rail travel.
Coach class: economical, comfortable, practical
Coach seating is the standard option: reversing (flip‑over) seats that accommodate families or groups, opening windows for a breeze, and interior heat in winter — the railroad’s most economical seating choice.
A Veterans Day outing that gives back
This Veterans Day event extends a special invitation and low‑cost fare to veterans and dedicates ticket proceeds from the excursion to supporting combat veterans through The Rescue 22 Foundation.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
You arrive at South Woodstown Station before departure, check in at the track‑side ticket window, and have time to browse the gift shop or gather by the fire pits for photos; boarding begins roughly 15 minutes before the scheduled time and the train departs as close to schedule as possible for a 50‑minute round trip, during which Trainmen share stories and the restored 1930s coach carries passengers across the countryside before returning to the station for disembarkation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this excursion suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The excursion runs about 50 minutes. Plan to arrive at 650 Alloway‑Woodstown Road (South Woodstown Station) 20–30 minutes before your scheduled departure; train boarding begins roughly 15 minutes prior to departure.
Non‑alcoholic drinks and light snacks are allowed onboard; to prevent spilling, make sure drinks have a lid or cap. Restrooms are available on the train and a port‑o‑potty is on site at South Woodstown Station. Coach cars feature opening windows and are heated in winter.
All passengers require tickets (children’s fares are split into 0–3 and 4–12 groups). Only registered service animals are permitted. In extreme weather the railroad may cancel operations and will notify guests via email, the homepage and social media.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do all passengers need a ticket?
Yes. All passengers require a ticket; children’s tickets are divided into two age groups: 4–12 (Child) and 0–3 (Toddler).
Is there a bathroom on the train?
Yes. The train is equipped with restrooms, and there is also a port‑o‑potty located at South Woodstown Station.
Are pets allowed on the train?
Only registered service animals are permitted aboard the train.
Do you operate during bad weather?
The railroad makes every attempt to operate in all weather conditions; however, during extreme conditions the railroad will cancel operations and notify guests with as much advance notice as possible via email, the homepage and social media.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Yes. Non‑alcoholic drinks and light snacks are allowed on board; please ensure drinks have a lid or cap to avoid spills.
Can I bring alcohol on the train?
Alcohol is only permitted onboard during specific events (for example, Brew to Brew trains or BYO and Cheese trains).