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Chrome, Coal, and Timetables: The 12th Annual Car & Truck Show Meets the Kentucky Railway Museum
A one-day celebration of classic cars and scenic train rides at the Kentucky Railway Museum — register early for advance pricing and discounted train tickets.
Chrome, Coal, and Timetables: The 12th Annual Car & Truck Show Meets the Kentucky Railway Museum.
Join the 12th Annual Car Show and Train Ride in New Haven, Kentucky: an event that pairs rows of classic cars and trucks with scheduled departures from the Kentucky Railway Museum for a day of nostalgia and motion.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
12th Annual Car Show and Train Ride
This is the 12th iteration of the combined car show and museum train experience in New Haven, featuring classic cars on display alongside opportunities to ride the museum’s trains.
Scenic museum train departures
Attendees can pair the car show with train rides run by the Kentucky Railway Museum and will receive discounted rates on train tickets as part of the event.
Advance registration and day-of options
Register in advance online for a reduced fee or register on the day; advance registration secures your spot and the lower $15 rate when completed by the listed cutoff.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a concentrated morning of registration and car-lined avenues that leads into train boarding and short scenic runs from the Kentucky Railway Museum — a blend of static display and moving-history that lasts for the event day.
THE EVENT
12th Annual Car Show and Train Ride
This is the 12th iteration of the combined car show and museum train experience in New Haven, featuring classic cars on display alongside opportunities to ride the museum’s trains.
THE RIDE
Scenic museum train departures
Attendees can pair the car show with train rides run by the Kentucky Railway Museum and will receive discounted rates on train tickets as part of the event.
THE REGISTRATION
Advance registration and day-of options
Register in advance online for a reduced fee or register on the day; advance registration secures your spot and the lower $15 rate when completed by the listed cutoff.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and what to watch for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Registration is open from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Eastern Time). Advance online registration rate is $15 when completed by October 12; day-of registration is $20.
Bring proof of registration (if you registered in advance), weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor displays, and any personal items you need for a short daytime outing; organizers advise arriving early.
Attendees will receive discounted rates on train tickets through the Kentucky Railway Museum as part of the event.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does registration cost?
Advance registration is $15 when completed by October 12; registration on the day of the event is $20.
When is registration open on the day?
Registration runs from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Eastern Time).
Where does the event take place?
The event is hosted by the Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven, Kentucky, United States.
Are train tickets available at a discount?
Yes — attendees will receive discounted rates on train tickets offered by the Kentucky Railway Museum during the event.
Is there a deadline for the advance registration rate?
Yes — to secure the $15 advance registration rate you must register online by October 12.
Should I arrive before registration opens?
Organizers advise arriving early; registration is limited to the 9:00 AM–11:00 AM window.