CUMBERLAND TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Lunch on the Rails: Dining Aboard the Frostburg Flyer
A five-hour Western Maryland Scenic Railroad excursion from Cumberland Station where Lunch Class tickets include an entrée served at 4-top tables in a vintage dining car.
Lunch on the Rails: Dining Aboard the Frostburg Flyer.
The Frostburg Flyer pairs vintage rail charm with a relaxed midday meal: Lunch Class passengers ride in a comfortable dining car, seated at four-top tables, and enjoy a thoughtfully prepared entrée included with the ticket as scenic countryside rolls by. While the entrée is covered in the ticket price, gratuity, desserts and alcoholic beverages are available for an additional charge.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Vintage dining car and intimate 4-top seating
Lunch Class places diners in a comfortable dining car arranged around four-top tables, a setting that emphasizes conversation, the era of the equipment, and the leisurely pace of travel.
An entrée included with your ticket
A prepared entrée is included in the Lunch Class fare; passengers should expect the meal to be part of the on-board offering while extras such as desserts, gratuity and alcoholic drinks are available at additional cost.
A five-hour unfolding of countryside views
Over the roughly five-hour duration, the Flyer rolls through scenic landscapes, giving diners prolonged stretches to relax, eat and watch the countryside pass outside the windows.
What the day feels like
What Lunch Class Feels Like
The trip is a measured, social experience: board at the departure point, settle into a four-top table in the dining car, and spend the journey enjoying a served entrée as views of the surrounding countryside pass by. The setting favors a relaxed meal and conversation rather than rushed sightseeing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who matches the Lunch Class experience and what to check before you go.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The excursion is approximately 5 hours in total.
Boarding and departures take place at Cumberland Station.
The ticket includes an entrée; bring a method of payment if you plan to purchase gratuity, desserts or alcoholic beverages, which are available at additional cost.
The service is operated by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad; check with them for the latest details on boarding, schedules and accommodations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the meal included in the Lunch Class ticket?
Yes — Lunch Class tickets include a prepared entrée served in the dining car.
Are gratuities, desserts and alcoholic drinks included?
No — gratuity, desserts and alcoholic beverages are available for an additional charge.
Where do I meet the train?
Passengers meet and board at Cumberland Station.
How long is the Frostburg Flyer Lunch Class experience?
The trip lasts approximately five hours.
What is the seating arrangement in Lunch Class?
Lunch Class seating is arranged at four-top tables in a comfortable dining car.