All aboard for an egg-citing adventure on the Easter Express!
A farmer has misplaced some eggs and is pretty sure they are somewhere on the Nickel Plate Express! Come share in a little rail adventure as you roll through Hamilton County’s northern countryside to see the trees in bloom while enjoying a snack and a springtime story.
2023 Nickel Plate Easter Express Dates & Times:
Train lovers can catch the Easter Express April 1-2, and 8. Find more ticket information here. Tickets start at $28.




Nickel Plate Easter Express Info
The Nickel Plate Easter Express departs out of Forest Park in Noblesville, located at 701 Cicero Road. Reservations are required. Visit NickelPlateExpress.com to learn more and to make a reservation. Visitors are advised to arrive 20-30 minutes before departure time, as boarding begins 15 minutes before scheduled departure time, and trains leave on time.
The Nickel Plate Express is a program of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad, a charitable
nonprofit that operates the historic Arcadia Depot and offers entertainment and educational excursions on historic train equipment out of Forest Park. The Hoosier Heritage Port Authority owns the 12.5 miles of Nickel Plate Track.
Easter Express Seating Options
Diamond Seating
Duke Dining Car: Our dining car offers social, 4-top booth seating.You can purchase individual tickets as part of a 4-top Taller or larger passengers should purchase tickets in the platinum seating for maximum comfort.
Private 4-top tables
Reporter Lounge: Offers social, 4-top table and chair seating.
Standard Seating
Classic railroad style seating.
What’s Included
- Train ride.
- Story.
- Signature drink.
- Cookie.