The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway is located in historic Osceola, Wisconsin, the railway provides a truly unique opportunity for kids of all ages to view the scenic St. Croix River Valley. Get tickets
Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
114 Depot Road, P.O.Box 176,
Osceola, WI 54020 Contact: 715 755 3570 | Email Us
The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway operates a regular schedule on weekends, holidays, and special events, May-October. Open other days and hours for special events, meetings, private parties and weddings.
Groups, charters and event planners, please call 715 755 3570 for advance reservations and requirements.
Marine on St. Croix, 11am, 2:30pm
Weekends and holidays May 2 through October 25, 2009 During this 1.5 hour, 20-mile trip, experience the scenic beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. Watch for turkeys, deer and bald eagles, and enjoy Bridal Veil and Buttermilk Falls and the many other brooks and streams along the way. Board the train in Osceola, Wisconsin at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. Travel along the sandstone bluffs of the St. Croix River valley, cross over the Cedar Bend Draw Bridge, journey through William O’Brien State Park and on to Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota. At Marine, the engine will do a run around and bring you back to Osceola. While onboard, visit the postal clerk in the mail car to learn how mail was caught “on the fly” and be sure to visit the concession car where you can purchase a railroad trinket, soda or snack.
Adults $17, Seniors $15 (62 and older), Children $8 (ages 5-15), Family $45 (two adults and two to four children under 16), Children 4 and under ride freewith paid adult but do need a boarding pass. Get tickets
Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Dresser, 1pm
Weekends and holidays May 2 through September 20 & October 24 & 25, 2009
The Dresser excursion train departs at 1:00 PM, weekends and holidays May 2nd through September 20th. This 50-minute round trip takes you from Osceola, Wisconsin to Dresser, Wisconsin. Board the train in Osceola at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. You’ll travel through rural Wisconsin passing communities, farms and homes. While onboard, visit the postal clerk in the mail car to learn how mail was caught “on the fly” and be sure to visit the concession car where you can purchase a railroad trinket, soda or snack. Once in Dresser, passengers are allowed some time to exit the train and stretch their legs while checking out the fully refurbished 1887 Dresser depot. You can almost imagine that the agent has just stepped out to meet your train.
Adults $12, Seniors $11 (62 and older), Children $6 (ages 5-15), Family $30 (two adults and two to four children under 16), Children 4 and under ride freewith paid adult but do need a boarding pass. Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Pizza Train: 5:00pm
June 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 29 and September 12 & 26, 2009 Two of America’s favorites, pizza and a train ride, come together as you experience the scenic beauty of the St. Croix River valley. Board the train in Osceola, Wisconsin at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. Travel along the sandstone bluffs of the St. Croix River valley, cross over the Cedar Bend Draw Bridge, journey through William O’Brien State Park on to Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota and beyond. Watch for turkeys, deer and bald eagles, and enjoy Bridal Veil and Buttermilk Falls and the many other brooks and streams along the way.
Each customer will be served a personal pan pizza, soft drink, and dessert along the route.
Reservations for pizza trains are required and must be made by noon on the Friday before your scheduled departure.
Adults $30, Children $17 (ages 0-15)Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Dinner Train: 5:00pm
June 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 29 and September 12 & 26, 2009 Experience fine railroad dining as it was in the 1950s. Take a relaxing, climate-controlled two hour scenic ride through the St. Croix River valley aboard MTM’s Great Northern dining cars. Come celebrate that special birthday, anniversary or just enjoy rail dining at its finest. Our dinner is served buffet-style and consists of two meat entrees, potatoes, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. You will not go home hungry.
Prepaid reservations are required; your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations for dinner trains must be made by 8:00 am on the Friday before your scheduled departure.
Seating is community-style (tables seat two or four passengers), unless specifically requested and/or as space permits.
Adults $55, Children $45 (ages 0-15)Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Sunday Brunch Train:11:00am
July 19, August 16 & September 20, 2009
Experience fine railroad dining as it was in the 1950s. Take a relaxing, climate-controlled two hour scenic ride through the St. Croix River valley aboard MTM’s Great Northern dining cars. Come celebrate that special birthday, anniversary or just enjoy rail dining at its finest. Our brunch is served buffet-style and consists of eggs, meat, potatoes, muffins, pancakes and beverages. You will not go home hungry.
Prepaid reservations are required; your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations for brunch trains must be made by 8:00 am on the Friday before your scheduled departure.
Seating is community-style (tables seat two or four passengers), unless specifically requested and/or as space permits.
Adults $42, Children $32 (ages 0-15)Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Special Brunch Trains: Departures at 10am and 2pm
Mother's Day May 10th, Father's Day June 21st, Fall Leaf Viewing October 11th
The special brunch train departs at 10:00 AM on May 10th, June 21st and October 11th.
The special dinner train departs at 2:00 PM on May 10th, June 21st and October 11th.
Experience fine railroad dining as it was in the 1950s. Take a relaxing, climate-controlled two hour scenic ride through the St. Croix River valley aboard MTM’s Great Northern dining cars. Come celebrate with Mom or Dad or watch the colorful leaves. Our brunch is served buffet-style and consists of eggs, meat, potatoes, muffins, pancakes and beverages. Our dinner is served buffet-style and consists of two meat entrees, potatoes, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. You will not go home hungry
Prepaid reservations are required; your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations for brunch trains must be made by 8:00 am on the Friday before your scheduled departure.
Seating is community-style (tables seat two or four passengers), unless specifically requested and/or as space permits.
Adults $55, Children $45 (ages 0-15)Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
William O'Brien Naturalist Trips: May 24, July 5, September 6
Enjoy a great get away weekend. Camp at William O’Brien State Park or drive in for the day. William O’Brien State Park is located 12 miles north of Stillwater, Minnesota on County Highway 95, near the town of Marine on the St. Croix. Join in some family fun aboard our classic train. After a 1-mile walk in the Park, a naturalist and a MTM train conductor will take you on a tour of the St. Croix Valley, where you’ll learn about the natural and cultural features of the valley and the early history of the railroading era. At Osceola, Wisconsin you can hop off the train to have lunch or shop the historic downtown area. If you stay on board, you can continue on to Dresser, Wisconsin. The train turns around at Dresser, makes another brief stop at Osceola, and then returns to William O’Brien State Park. Bring snacks or lunch if you plan to stay on the train, or you can visit the concession car where you can purchase a railroad trinket, soda or snacks.
Meet and leave at the William O’Brien Visitor Center by 10:45 AM on May 24th, July 5th and September 6th. The naturalist train returns to the park around 3:30 PM.
Tickets are sold in the park on a first come first served basis. Tickets are non-refundable.
Adults $15, Children $10 (ages 0-15)Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
First Class service: 11:00am
June 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 29 and September 12, 26 & 27, October 3, 4 & 10, 2009
During this 1.5 hour, 20-mile trip experience the scenic beauty of the St. Croix River Valley while riding in the First Class Great Northern Dining Cars. Watch for turkeys, deer and bald eagles, and enjoy Bridal Veil and Buttermilk Falls and the many other brooks and streams along the way. Board the train in Osceola, Wisconsin at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. Travel along the sandstone bluffs of the St. Croix River valley, cross over the Cedar Bend Draw Bridge, journey through William O’Brien State Park and on to Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota. There the engine will do a run around and bring you back to Osceola. While onboard, visit the postal clerk in the mail car to learn how mail was caught “on the fly.” Come celebrate that special birthday, anniversary or just enjoy a First Class train ride. While on board the train your host/hostess will wait on you, and serve you a light fare and a beverage.
Prepaid reservations are required; your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations for brunch trains must be made by 8:00 am on the Friday before your scheduled departure.
All travelers $30Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Fall Leaf Viewing Trips:
September 26, 27, October 3, 4, & 10, 2009
During this 1.5 hour, 20-mile trip, experience the scenic beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. Watch for turkeys, deer and bald eagles, and enjoy Bridal Veil and Buttermilk Falls and the many other brooks and streams along the way. Board the train in Osceola, Wisconsin at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. Travel along the sandstone bluffs of the St. Croix River valley, cross over the Cedar Bend Draw Bridge, journey through William O’Brien State Park and on to Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota. At Marine, the engine will do a run around and bring you back to Osceola. While onboard, visit the postal clerk in the mail car to learn how mail was caught “on the fly” and be sure to visit the concession car where you can purchase a railroad trinket, soda or snack.
The fall leaf viewing train departs at 11:00 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:30 PM and 4:15 PM on September 26th, 27th, October 3rd, 4th, & 10th.
PLEASE NOTE: on September 26th there will be no 4:15 PM trip, instead join us at 5:00 PM for pizza or dinner, see schedule and prices under dinner/pizza trains list)
Adults $17, Seniors $15 (62 and older), Children $8 (ages 5-15), Family $45 (two adults and two to four children under 16), Children 4 and under ride freewith paid adult but do need a boarding pass. Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Pumpkin Express Train: October 16, 17, 18, 2009
Begin your fun filled event by riding on a 1950s classic bus that will pick you up from the remote parking locations in Osceola, Wisconsin. The bus will bring you to the Osceola Depot where you will board the train for a ride to the pumpkin patch and other fun filled fall activities. You will be traveling through rural Wisconsin passing communities, farms and homes. When the train arrives at the festival grounds in Dresser, Wisconsin, passengers exit to enjoy pump car rides, games, wagon rides, face painting. Don’t forget to check out the haunted depot! Food (such as hamburgers, hot dogs, etc) will be available on the festival grounds. This is always a sell out so make your reservations early. Wear a costume and see if you’re as scary as the ghouls in the haunted depot!
The pumpkin train departs at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM on October 16th, 17th and 18th. You do not have to take your same train back to the station in Osceola; the last pumpkin train will depart for Osceola at 4:00 PM each day.
This is always a sell out so make your reservations early.
A free pumpkin will be available for all children 15 and under.
Event will be held rain or shine, dress for outdoor weather – wear a costume!
Reservations for pumpkin trains should be made by 8:00 am on the day before your scheduled departure.
Adults $20, Seniors $20 (62 and older), Children $12 (ages 5-15), Children 4 and under $4 Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Charters and Groups: Charter and group fares available for ALL train rides.
Call 715-755-3570 for more information. Get tickets
The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway will do special excursions for your group during the week or unscheduled times. If you are thinking of bringing a school or youth group, adult charter, company picnic or dinner train, or having a wedding, give us a call and we will help you with your event. Get tickets
Reservations recommended, but not required. Groups encouraged to make reservations prior to ride.
Reservations are required for all food and special event trains.
During fall leaf season, pumpkin trains, and some special events, tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Trains generally sell out in the autumn.
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