LACONIA TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Turkey Dinner on the Tracks: The Pumpkin Express Along Lake Winnipesaukee
A 2-hour round-trip dinner excursion on October 24th that pairs a full Hart’s Turkey Farm turkey dinner with a scenic run from Laconia Station along Lake Winnipesaukee.
Turkey Dinner on the Tracks: The Pumpkin Express Along Lake Winnipesaukee.
The Pumpkin Express — Turkey Dinner Train is a curated October excursion that departs Laconia Station for a two-hour round-trip along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, serving a full turkey dinner from Hart’s Turkey Farm while the train passes Paugus Bay and Weirs Beach en route to Meredith and back.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Full Turkey Dinner from Hart’s Turkey Farm
This special Pumpkin Express event includes a full turkey dinner catered by Hart’s Turkey Farm, served during the October 24th excursion.
Along Lake Winnipesaukee’s Western Shore
The train departs Laconia Station and runs north along the lake’s western shore, traveling through Paugus Bay and past Weirs Beach toward Meredith before returning the same way.
A Two‑Hour Round‑Trip Excursion
The outing is a focused, approximately two-hour round-trip ride—long enough for a relaxed meal and lakeside views without a prolonged time commitment.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
Board at Laconia Station and settle in for a roughly two-hour out-and-back run along New Hampshire’s largest lake; the rhythm of the rails frames a plated turkey dinner while the route traces the western shore through Paugus Bay and past Weirs Beach to Meredith and back.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this excursion suits — and who should plan otherwise.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Pumpkin Express Turkey Dinner is an approximately 2-hour round-trip excursion; the special event runs on October 24th.
Small coolers with a lunch are allowed; guests must remove whatever they bring from the train. Alcohol is not permitted aboard. Snacks, ice cream, soft drinks and bottled water are available for purchase in the operator’s gift shops in Lincoln and Meredith.
Boarding and departure occur at Laconia Station; the train runs north along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee through Paugus Bay and Weirs Beach toward Meredith and returns the same way.
Strollers are not permitted on trains and personal pets are not allowed; Seeing Eye and service dogs are welcomed. Some passenger coaches have restrooms, but guests are recommended to use station restrooms prior to boarding.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are there restrooms on the train?
Some passenger coaches have restrooms, however guests are recommended to use the restrooms in stations prior to boarding.
Can I bring food on the train?
You may bring small coolers with a lunch on the train; please take off the train what you bring. The operator also offers snacks, ice cream, soft drinks and bottled water for purchase.
Is alcohol allowed aboard the train?
Alcohol is not permitted aboard the train.
Can we bring our dog or personal pet on the train?
Personal pets are not permitted on the trains; Seeing Eye Dogs and service dogs are welcomed aboard.
Are Seeing Eye Dogs and service dogs allowed?
Yes—Seeing Eye Dogs and service dogs are welcome aboard all trains operated by Granite State Railway.