On October 19, 1872, the Wilmington & Western Railroad opened for service, and started moving goods and passengers between the small towns and mills that lined Delaware's Red Clay Valley. The Wilmington & Western has become one of the East Coast's premier heritage railroads, and they've been consistently ranked among USA Today's 10 Best Scenic Train Rides.
Passengers come to meet their favorite storybook or holiday character. They come to take part in a holiday celebration, enjoy a glass of wine or pint of beer, or climb aboard to enjoy a relaxing train ride with family and friends.
Photos by Wilmington & Western Railroad
