Do you have a large group that includes spouses and children at the conference or retreat? A train ride combined with a cookout could be a perfect fit! You and your guests will board the train in French Lick for a 45-minute ride to our event site where everyone will de-board the train for a cookout. Meals can range between burgers and hot dogs to steak and pork chops. Other services available are:
You can also take your experience to the next level by arranging a Cowboy Cookout. Everything for a regular cookout is available PLUS… Cowboys! This band of robbers will put on a show as the train arrives at the event site. Horses, guns, and even the local marshal. After the marshal slows things down, the cowboys will join your group for dinner. Please note that the cowboys are typically only available on weekends.
Cocktail Trains are great for any size group. These rides can be customized to be simple or extravagant. These trips typically last about 75-minutes, though they can be tailored to your group’s need for a train ride slightly shorter or longer. We offer a ticketed bar, open bar, and cash bar. Beer and wine are available as well as selected mixed drinks and seltzers. Food can range from light snacks (such as chips and veggies) to heavy hors d’oeuvres (finger sandwiches, small plates, desserts… almost anything you might think of).
The French Lick Scenic Railway proudly welcomes groups of all sizes, whether you’re planning a family outing, corporate retreat, or special celebration. Groups are welcome to join us on any of our regularly scheduled rides throughout the week and weekends, making it easy to plan a trip that fits your needs.
Traveling with 25 or more? Contact us at least 7 days in advance so we can ensure your group is seated together during our 1.5-hour scenic tour. Parties of 15 or more are eligible for a group discount on regular excursions (excludes special events like THE POLAR EXPRESS™, Wild West Express, and Easter Bunny Express). All groups should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
For something truly unique, consider a private charter aboard our custom-designed train. Tailored for corporate events, client appreciation outings, and team-building getaways. Enjoy first class seating, panoramic windows, an open-air car, gourmet catering, and bar service, all curated to suit your event’s goals. Let our dedicated team help you craft an unforgettable adventure that blends innovation, relaxation, and exploration—all on the rails.
If your group is made up of connoisseurs of a particular type of liquor, then a private tasting train may be just what you are looking for. Based on the special event Tasting Trains offered each year, these trips offer a combination of drinks and small plate food pairing that will complement the alcohol. The experience lasts about 90-minutes and provides passengers with a background on each type of drink or spirit served, and the best food pairing to go with it. The following tasting trains are currently offered. These are 21+ events only, except for our BRUNCH TRAIN.
The French Lick Scenic Railway welcomes groups of all sizes. If your company is interested in booking a trip with us, we would be more than happy to help. We schedule our groups on any of our regularly scheduled trips throughout the week or on the weekends. Visiting the French Lick Scenic Railway is always more pleasant if you can enjoy it with a large group of your friends and family! If you are joining us for one of our train rides and are traveling with a group of 25 or more in your party, please contact us at least 7 days in advance to schedule your trip. This will ensure that you and your party can sit together during our 1 1/2-hour train tour. All groups are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time. We also provide a discount for regularly scheduled train rides for parties of 15 or more (Discount not available for special events including the Easter Bunny Express, Wild West Express and THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride.)
Teachers can arrange to take their class on a fun filled and educational field trip where students not only get to learn about history but experience it. This train ride lasts approximately 1 hour, is narrated, and includes fun music! School field trip trains are offered on several different dates each year. No matter if you are part of a group of 200 first graders, or a home school group of 12, these trips are a great way to take the learning out of the classroom.
French Lick & West Baden was once known as the home to “America’s Laxative”. The Pluto Water slogan was “When nature wont, Pluto will.” At one point in time, 40-50 train cars were used to ship Pluto Water across the country. This “healing” water naturally contained sodium, magnesium sulfate, and lithium which produced a foul odor. This odor prompted people to say that the underworld couldn’t be far away.
Pluto, the Roman God of the Underworld became a staple symbol in our area. Ultimately, Pluto Water sales were stopped in 1971 when lithium became a controlled substance and was no longer allowed to be sold publicly. However, the Pluto symbol remains and can still be found in many areas locally.
