WALKERSVILLE TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Valentine’s Dinner Train: Two Hours of Rails, Romance and a Three‑Course Meal on the Walkersville Southern
A scenic, two-hour dinner train in Walkersville that pairs a Bollinger’s three-course meal with special tasting samplers—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Valentine’s Dinner Train: Two Hours of Rails, Romance and a Three‑Course Meal on the Walkersville Southern.
Climb aboard the Walkersville Southern Railroad for a scenic two-hour train ride that pairs the motion of the rails with a carefully prepared three-course dinner by Bollinger’s Restaurant of Thurmont—an intimate, revamped Valentine’s offering designed for couples to relax, dine and enjoy local tasting treats along the way.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Two‑Hour Scenic Dinner on the Rails
The core of the event is a scenic, two-hour journey aboard the Walkersville Southern Railroad paired with a three-course meal prepared by Bollinger’s Restaurant—framed as a relaxed, romantic evening on the train.
Special Local Samples: Moonshine and Beer
On select nights the train features local samplers: Rosie Cheeks offers free samples of moonshine (Friday the 13th) with purchases available, and Uncle Dirty’s Brew provides beer samples (Saturday the 14th) with the option to buy.
Designed as a Couple’s Evening
Tickets are sold for couples—one ticket covers a pair—so the event is intentionally packaged as a shared, romantic dining experience on the train.
What the day feels like
What the Ride Feels Like
The event unfolds as an intimate, onboard dinner: guests board at Walkersville and settle in for a two‑hour circuit where the steady rhythm of the rails accompanies a three‑course meal prepared by Bollinger’s Restaurant—an experience tuned toward relaxation and conversation, with curated local samples available on specific dates.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits best — and how the ticketing model shapes the experience.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience is a two-hour round trip aboard the Walkersville Southern Railroad.
Bring your booking confirmation (tickets are sold per couple—one ticket per couple). Dress for a Valentine’s evening; specific gear requirements are minimal.
Boarding and the meeting point are at the Walkersville Southern Railroad; confirm departure details with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Valentine’s Dinner Train?
The train ride and dinner run approximately two hours.
Where do we meet for the train?
Boarding and the meeting point are at the Walkersville Southern Railroad.
Is dinner included?
Yes—the event includes a three-course meal prepared by Bollinger’s Restaurant of Thurmont as part of the scenic two-hour journey.
Are there drink tastings on the train?
Yes—Rosie Cheeks will offer free moonshine samples with purchases available on Friday the 13th, and Uncle Dirty’s Brew will offer beer samples with purchases available on Saturday the 14th.
How many tickets do I need to buy?
Tickets are sold for a couple—one ticket covers two people; you only need to purchase one ticket per couple.