New Years Eve Party Train Rides

Finding New Year's Eve Party Train Rides

Whether New Year's Eve party train rides are available to you will vary widely depending on the area in which you live or are vacationing. The best way to find a party is to locate a local train station, and inquire about New Year's Eve rides. You will have a much greater chance of finding an on-board party with trains dedicated to tours and special events than you will at a local Amtrak station.

New Year's Eve train parties usually include dinner, music, and dancing along with the opportunity to enjoy scenic travel. The following tours can give you a sample of the events you might find:

• The Fillmore & Western Railway Co. in Fillmore, California offers a ride on a vintage train. Entertainment is provided by the train's resident murder mystery theater crew. Dinner, dancing, full bar service, and a midnight champagne toast will round out the event.
• Yosemite Tours in Oakdale, California entertains party guests with a live band. Passengers can enjoy a four-course meal in an elegant setting and then spend the evening dancing in the social car.
• Cape Cod Central Railroad in Hyannis, Massachusetts provides passengers with a four-hour train ride. During this ride, they can enjoy a six-course meal, a full bar, champagne toast, entertainment, and party favors.

Train Party Tips

Would you like to know how to make the most of your New Year's Eve train ride? Are you still undecided on whether you would like to try a train party? Consider the following points:

• Reserve your ticket early. Popular train parties can fill up fast.
• Know the details. What times does the train board and depart? What is included in the ticket price? You don't want an avoidable problem to ruin your evening of fun.
• If you are going to drink, have a plan for getting home safely when the ride is over. Use a designated driver, call a taxi, or continue the party at a nearby hotel.
• Dress appropriately. Some trains will require formal or semi-formal attire. Even if it isn't a requirement, you don't want to be the only person in khakis when everyone else is wearing tuxedos and cocktail dresses.
• Leave the kids at home. Unless the train ride is designed as a family-friendly celebration, consider New Year's Eve party train rides adults-only events.
• Make sure the train ride offers the New Year's Eve party atmosphere you seek. If you're accustomed to ringing in the new year at a hot club, grooving to the latest dance hits, you might not enjoy a sedate ride through the countryside as you listen to a string quartet. Conversely, if you prefer the string quartet and quiet conversation, you might not be comfortable on a party train designed like a nightclub with a DJ and dancing.
• Gather a group of friends or family. While it's fun to meet and mingle, a memorable party can also be a good way to spend time with the ones you love.
• A train ride provides a romantic atmosphere for anyone looking to impress a date.
• Consider tradition or other obligations before hopping on the train. If you have a list of parties you're obligated to attend, spending several hours on a train will prevent you from traveling making appearances throughout the evening. If you always watch the ball drop in Times Square with your parents, they might not appreciate the change. However, there's always room for new traditions.