LEBANON TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Princess Express: A Vintage, Storybook Ride Through Historic Warren County
A family-friendly train event in Lebanon, Ohio that pairs a vintage Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad ride with meet-and-greets, sing-alongs and an optional VIP makeover.
Princess Express: A Vintage, Storybook Ride Through Historic Warren County.
All aboard the Princess Express for a whimsical, vintage-train outing through Historic Warren County—an hour-plus experience that pairs a scenic ride on the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad with live meet-and-greets, sing-along story time performances and photo opportunities with beloved princess characters, and an optional pre‑departure VIP Magical Makeover in a dedicated character carriage.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meet beloved princesses onboard and after the ride
The Princess Express teams with a royal cast for onboard performances, meet-and-greets and photo moments—fans can expect sing-alongs and story-time performances from a rotating roster of princesses (subject to change).
A vintage train through Historic Warren County
The experience unfolds aboard a vintage Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad train as it travels through Historic Warren County, giving families a leisurely, scenic setting for the performances and photo ops.
Optional VIP Magical Makeover before departure
Add a VIP Magical Makeover ticket for a pre-ride transformation—deluxe child ticket, light makeup, royal hair styling with pixie dust and glitter nail polish performed in the Fairy Godmother's Character Carriage, plus a meet-and-greet after the ride.
What the day feels like
What the ride actually feels like
The Princess Express is a staged, family-focused experience: check in and, if you’ve purchased VIP, visit the Character Carriage for the Magical Makeover before boarding; then settle into an assigned car and enjoy a vintage train journey through Historic Warren County punctuated by sing-alongs, story time and formal meet-and-greet moments for photos.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and ticketing notes to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Approximately 2 hours total—this timeframe includes the train ride plus time for the meet-and-greet activities.
Bring your ticket (print or mobile) and arrive in time for any scheduled VIP Magical Makeover if purchased; the VIP session occurs before train departure in the Character Carriage.
The Princess Express is not reserved seating; at check-in you’ll receive a car assignment and may select seats within that car—contact the ticket office to coordinate seating if your party booked separately.
Operated by the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad; for seating arrangements or ticket questions contact the ticket office at 513-933-8022.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Princess Express experience?
Approximately 2 hours total; this includes the train ride and time for the meet-and-greet.
What ages is the Princess Express appropriate for?
The event is presented for all ages.
Are the same princesses guaranteed on every date?
No—the princess lineup is scheduled by date but is subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Is seating reserved on the train?
Seating is not reserved; at check-in you will be assigned a train car and may choose seating within that car. To seat separate bookings together, contact the ticket office.
What does the VIP Magical Makeover include?
The VIP Magical Makeover includes a child deluxe Princess Express train ticket, light make-up application, a royal hair style with pixie dust, glitter nail polish performed in the Character Carriage, and a meet-and-greet with the royal party after the train ride.
Do accompanying adults need a VIP ticket if a child has a VIP Magical Makeover?
No—any person attending with a child who has purchased the VIP Magical Makeover does not need to purchase the VIP Magical Makeover ticket, but those persons must purchase a Deluxe class Princess Express ticket for the coordinating time with the child’s VIP makeover.
Who operates the Princess Express and where is it held?
The event is run on the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad in Lebanon, Ohio.