HONESDALE SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Bag Lunch on the Lackawaxen: A Dining-Car Journey from Honesdale
A scenic July–August sightseeing ride from Honesdale Station along the Lackawaxen River with a souvenir bag lunch served in the train’s dining car.
Bag Lunch on the Lackawaxen: A Dining-Car Journey from Honesdale.
Experience a picturesque July or August journey along the Lackawaxen River, boarding at Honesdale Station and settling into the dining car to enjoy a “Bag Lunch” served in a souvenir Stourbridge Line backpack. Choose from a selection of sandwiches while the train threads river views and forested slopes, with seating set by reservation order in tables of two or four.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scenic Passage Along the Lackawaxen
The route follows the Lackawaxen River, offering river-side scenery and forested outlooks visible from the dining car—an ideal stretch for a relaxed, window-side meal.
A Bag Lunch in a Souvenir Backpack
Lunch arrives as a packaged bag lunch in a souvenir Stourbridge Line backpack: a sandwich (four choices), fruit, potato chips, cookies and a bottle of water—simple, complete, and ready to eat in your dining-car seat.
Dining-Car Seating and Service
Service takes place in the train’s dining car with tables for two or four; tables of two are located on the forest-view side and seating is assigned in the order reservations are received.
What the day feels like
What the Ride Feels Like
Board at Honesdale Station and move into the dining car, where a packaged bag lunch—served in a souvenir backpack—makes the ride part picnic, part scenic rail trip. The train follows the Lackawaxen River in July and August, offering steady river views while sandwiches and accompaniments are enjoyed at table seating assigned by reservation order.
THE VIEW
Scenic Passage Along the Lackawaxen
The route follows the Lackawaxen River, offering river-side scenery and forested outlooks visible from the dining car—an ideal stretch for a relaxed, window-side meal.
THE MEAL
A Bag Lunch in a Souvenir Backpack
Lunch arrives as a packaged bag lunch in a souvenir Stourbridge Line backpack: a sandwich (four choices), fruit, potato chips, cookies and a bottle of water—simple, complete, and ready to eat in your dining-car seat.
THE CAR
Dining-Car Seating and Service
Service takes place in the train’s dining car with tables for two or four; tables of two are located on the forest-view side and seating is assigned in the order reservations are received.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and what to keep in mind when booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No external lunch required: the trip provides a bag lunch in a souvenir backpack containing your chosen sandwich, fruit, potato chips, cookies and a bottle of water. If you have dietary needs, request accommodations at the time of reservation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the Hobo Lunch Train operate?
The trip runs in July and August.
Where do I meet for boarding?
Passengers meet at Honesdale Station.
What comes in the bag lunch?
Lunch includes a sandwich (choice of Ham & American, Turkey & American, Italian, or Vegetarian), fruit, potato chips, cookies and a bottled water, all packaged in a souvenir backpack.
What sandwich choices are available and are dressings included?
Choices are Ham & American, Turkey & American, Italian (Ham, Pepperoni, Salami & Provolone) or Vegetarian (Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Provolone & American). All sandwiches come with lettuce and tomato, with mayo and Italian dressing provided on the side.
How much does the trip cost?
Adult tickets are $55.00; child tickets (ages 3–12) are $50.00.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes—accommodations for dietary restrictions are made when requested at the time of reservation.
How is seating assigned?
Seating in the dining car is assigned in the order reservations are received; tables are available for two or four people, with tables of two located on the forest-view side.