Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway, Eureka Springs, AR - Railroad

Visitors can take a trip back in time when they ride the Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway in Eureka Springs, AR. The days of the locomotives come alive again as you walk through the museum area or take a ride, or a ride and dinner at the same time.

The days of the old trains has returned as visitors can climb aboard an old steam engine train. They will be able to know a little of what it was like to have ridden on the first trains into Eureka Springs around 1883, as they relive listening to the rumbling of the steam locomotive and hear the clanging of the bell. Riders of the train can also talk to the engineer during the switching operations, and can learn about the train and some of the history of it

The old train station has been restored to give visitors a glimpse of an authentic train station of that era. Everything there will be a throwback to an earlier and simpler time.

Visitors can go and see a locomotive from the 1940's in operation. They can also see several other locomotive exhibits that are stationary and enjoy wondering what it was like back then. Exhibits include several engines, several passenger coach cars, three cabooses, tank cars, flat cars, a coal hopper, and more.

Other exhibits that can be seen include a car that has been outfitted to ride on the tracks, a handcar, rolling stock, and more. One thing that is sure to be a delight is to watch a working turntable as it operates to turn a locomotive around.

The Dinner Train is sure to provide an excellent atmosphere as guests enjoy several types of excellent entrees prepared by their chef. The main entrees are chicken breast, prime rib, or the fish selection of the day. The Dinner Train only runs from April through October and departs at 5 PM. The four-and-a-half mile round trip ride takes one-and-a-half hours. A Lunch Train also runs from May through October and leaves everyday at 12 Noon. Guests can choose between beef stroganoff, a hot deli sandwich, or a chicken salad with fresh fruit as the main entree. The lunch ride lasts one hour. Children under 5 are not allowed on the dinner trains.

The Excursion Train takes riders through the Ozarks every day - whether it is raining or shining. The runs go from April through October on Tuesdays through Saturday. It also runs on Sundays on Memorial Day and the Labor Day weekends. The train leaves at 10:30 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM - or when a minimum number of people are met.

The Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway, Eureka Springs, AR, is a wonderful way to take the family for an old-fashioned treat to a ride on the railroad. Once your ride and tour are complete, you will also want to stop in the Baggage Car - their Gift Shop. The store has a number of souvenirs relating to railroad items and history of the area.