WOODSTOWN TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Coaches, Castles, and Cozy Tables: The Winter Wizards Express in the Deluxe Table Car “Mineral Springs”
A family-oriented, 75‑minute scenic ride through Southern New Jersey aboard a heritage railcar where children meet costumed wizards and receive keepsakes — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Coaches, Castles, and Cozy Tables: The Winter Wizards Express in the Deluxe Table Car “Mineral Springs”.
Step aboard the Winter Wizards Express in Woodstown and settle into the Mineral Springs deluxe table car for a gentle run through farmland and forest while a cast of friendly wizards circulates through the cars, posing for photos, telling stories, and handing out special gifts to children.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meet the Winter Wizards
A roaming troupe of friendly Winter Wizards brings storytelling, photo opportunities, and hands-on moments for young passengers, creating the event’s central charm.
A 75‑Minute, 18‑Mile Heritage Journey
The trip is a 75‑minute, 18‑mile scenic winter ride through Southern New Jersey, traversing snow‑dusted farmland and wooded stretches behind a heritage locomotive.
Gifts and Photo Moments for Kids
Every child on board receives a wizard‑themed gift, and the wizards and vintage railcars provide memorable backdrops for family photographs.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
The experience is equal parts comfortable vintage railway travel and staged family entertainment: passengers gather at the South Woodstown station, board the Mineral Springs deluxe table car with its maple tables and swivel chairs, then spend 75 minutes watching the countryside roll by while costumed wizards visit tables to interact with children and pose for photos.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should plan alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Non‑alcoholic drinks and light snacks are permitted on board; to minimize spills, passengers are asked to use containers with lids or caps.
The train allows light snacks and non‑alcoholic beverages with lids; alcohol is permitted only on specific adult‑oriented events and not on standard family Wizard trains.
Only registered service animals are permitted aboard; plan accordingly if traveling with a pet.
Restrooms are available on the train and at South Woodstown Station for passenger use during the outing.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do all passengers need a ticket?
Yes — every passenger requires a ticket. Children’s fares are categorized as 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, but in extreme conditions it will cancel operations and notify guests by email, the homepage, and social media.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Yes — non‑alcoholic drinks and light snacks are allowed; to prevent spilling, 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 standard family wizard trains.