BOONE TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Lunch Aboard a 1950s Union Pacific Streamliner, Crossing the Bass Point Creek High Bridge
An approximately 2.5-hour lunch excursion aboard climate-controlled vintage streamliner cars through the Des Moines River Valley—this guide helps you know what to expect and how to plan.
Lunch Aboard a 1950s Union Pacific Streamliner, Crossing the Bass Point Creek High Bridge.
Board vintage 1950s Union Pacific streamliner cars for a seated lunch as the train threads the Des Moines River Valley, climbing and spanning its signature structures—the towering 156-foot Bass Point Creek High Bridge and the Des Moines River Bridge—while you dine in climate-controlled comfort.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Dining in classic 1950s Union Pacific streamliner cars
Passengers eat aboard restored City of San Francisco or City of Los Angeles streamliner cars from the 1950s, a dining setting that pairs vintage rail architecture with modern, climate-controlled comfort.
Expansive river-valley vistas and high-bridge crossings
The route includes dramatic vantage points as the train crosses the Bass Point Creek High Bridge and the Des Moines River Bridge, delivering expansive views of the Des Moines River Valley.
Seasonal sandwiches and entrées served on the move
Lunch service features seasonal sandwich and entrée options served during the journey, allowing passengers to enjoy a plated meal while the valley unfolds outside the windows.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The Wolf Lunch Train is a relaxed, seated meal on rails: board at the Boone depot, be served lunch in climate-controlled vintage streamliner cars as the train travels the Des Moines River Valley, cross the high bridges, and return to Boone—an uninterrupted, roughly two-and-a-half-hour window of dining and scenery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should make other plans.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The lunch excursion runs for approximately 2.5 hours; check departure times when you book and arrive at the meeting point early to board on time.
Bring personal essentials; the train provides lunch service on board—outside food and drinks are not permitted—so plan to eat what is served or inquire ahead about menu options.
The meeting location for departure is the Boone depot at 225 10th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; arrive in time to board at the listed departure hour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Wolf Lunch Train excursion?
The trip lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Where and when do I board?
Boarding is at the Boone depot; standard boarding for the lunch train begins at 11:00 am with return to the depot by about 1:30 pm.
Can I bring my own food or drinks?
No—outside food or drinks are not allowed on board.
Are pets or service animals allowed on the train?
Pets, comfort, and therapy animals are not allowed on board.
Are strollers or car seats allowed on board?
Strollers and car seats are not permitted on the train; storage is available at the depot.
Is smoking allowed on the train?
Smoking is prohibited on board.