HONESDALE TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Autumn Dinner Train: Fall Foliage and a Three‑Course Meal Along the Lackawaxen
A scenic evening ride out of Honesdale that pairs river views with a three‑course dinner served in a cozy dining car.
Autumn Dinner Train: Fall Foliage and a Three‑Course Meal Along the Lackawaxen.
The Autumn Dinner Train departs Honesdale for a short, scenic run along the Lackawaxen River, where amber and crimson canopy the route while passengers dine on a three‑course meal prepared by Sidel's Restaurant in the train’s dining car.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A riverside run through peak color
The route follows the Lackawaxen River, putting fall foliage and riverfront vistas in view from the dining car as the train moves through the season’s color.
Three courses from Sidel's Restaurant
Each ticket includes a three‑course dinner—salad, entrée with starch, and dessert—with entree choices that include Harvest Chicken with apple‑cinnamon stuffing, Roasted Pork Rib Chop (GF), Flounder stuffed with crabmeat, and a vegetarian/vegan option.
Cozy dining car seating and small‑table service
Meals are served in the train’s dining car where seating consists of tables for two or four; tables of two are on the forest‑view side and seating is assigned in reservation order.
What the day feels like
What it feels like onboard
The evening is a deliberate blend of scenery and service: you board at Honesdale Station, settle into the dining car, and watch riverside forest pass while servers bring plated courses and beverages—coffee, tea and water are provided—making for an intimate, autumnal dinner on rails.
THE ROUTE
A riverside run through peak color
The route follows the Lackawaxen River, putting fall foliage and riverfront vistas in view from the dining car as the train moves through the season’s color.
THE MEAL
Three courses from Sidel's Restaurant
Each ticket includes a three‑course dinner—salad, entrée with starch, and dessert—with entree choices that include Harvest Chicken with apple‑cinnamon stuffing, Roasted Pork Rib Chop (GF), Flounder stuffed with crabmeat, and a vegetarian/vegan option.
THE CABIN
Cozy dining car seating and small‑table service
Meals are served in the train’s dining car where seating consists of tables for two or four; tables of two are on the forest‑view side and seating is assigned in reservation order.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this excursion suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All trips meet at Honesdale Station; verify your reservation for exact departure instructions.
The ticketed meal is a three‑course dinner (salad, entrée with starch, dessert); accommodations for dietary restrictions are made when requested at time of reservation.
Coffee, tea, and water are provided onboard (including sweet and unsweet tea); alcoholic drinks are not listed as included.
Seating is assigned in the order reservations are received; tables are for two or four and parties of two may be seated with others due to capacity.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet for the Autumn Dinner Train?
All guests meet at Honesdale Station for boarding.
What does the ticket include?
Each ticket includes a three‑course dinner—salad, entrée with starch, and dessert—served in the dining car.
What are the entrée options?
Entrée choices include Harvest Chicken Breast with apple and cinnamon stuffing; Roasted Pork Rib Chop with Jack Daniels glaze (gluten free); Flounder stuffed with crabmeat; and a vegetarian/vegan option.
Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
Yes—accommodations for dietary restrictions are made when requested at the time of reservation.
Is there a child fare?
Yes—there is a child rate for ages 3–12; ticket pricing differentiates between adult and child fares.
How is seating organized?
Seating in the dining car consists of tables for two or four; tables of two sit on the forest view side and seating is assigned in the order reservations are received. Due to capacity, parties of two or fewer may be seated with other guests.