WOODSTOWN TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Caboose Cabin of Crowns and Capes: Woodstown’s Princess‑Superhero Special
A 75‑minute, family‑focused train ride that pairs costumed characters and complimentary tiaras/masks with scenic forests, farmland and a restored historic caboose—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Caboose Cabin of Crowns and Capes: Woodstown’s Princess‑Superhero Special.
Join the Princess‑Superhero Special for a magical 75‑minute ride out of Woodstown where beloved characters greet passengers, children don complimentary crowns and superhero masks, and the train threads forests and farmland with the occasional glimpse of frolicking farm animals—an intimate, children’s‑themed outing topped by a cozy, historic caboose.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Costumed Characters & Kid Giveaways
A rotating roster of princesses and superheroes boards the train to take photos, mingle with families and lead a playful, child‑centered program; all girls receive complimentary tiaras and all boys receive complimentary masks.
Forests, Farmland and Farm Animals
The route travels through Southern New Jersey’s farmland and wooded stretches where passengers can watch fields roll by and may spot farm animals at play along the corridor.
A Restored 1937 Caboose — A Cabin on Wheels
The caboose, a restored 1937 car with mahogany and maple finishes, an upstairs cupola for elevated views and an authentic coal‑burning stove, offers cozy, intimate seating for up to 16 guests and private‑rental options.
What the day feels like
What the Ride Feels Like
From check‑in to return, the trip is staged as a short theatrical outing: characters welcome families aboard, youngsters put on their crowns and masks, the train departs and settles into a scenic 75‑minute circuit through farmland and forest, and the caboose’s warm interior and cupola provide a snug vantage point for photos and quiet observation before the train returns to the station.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should take extra care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan to arrive at South Woodstown Station (650 Alloway‑Woodstown Road) 20–30 minutes before departure; train boarding typically begins about 15 minutes prior and the ride lasts approximately 75 minutes.
Light snacks and non‑alcoholic drinks are allowed onboard if contained with a lid; the event provides complimentary tiaras for girls and masks for boys for the themed experience.
Restrooms are available on the train and at South Woodstown Station; only registered service animals are permitted aboard, and alcohol is restricted to specific event types.
The railroad attempts to operate in most weather conditions but will cancel in extreme situations and 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 split into 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 are also restrooms 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; in extreme conditions it will cancel operations and notify guests by email, its homepage and social media.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Non‑alcoholic drinks and light snacks are allowed on board; to prevent spilling, all drinks should have a lid or cap.
Can I bring alcohol on the train?
Alcohol is permitted only during specific events (for example, Brew to Brew or BYO and Cheese trains), not during the Princess‑Superhero Special.