Historic Happenings Blog

Sunday, October 20 - Whippany, Morris County Halloween Express Halloween, with its goblins, ghouls, and witches lies just around the corner.  Bring the kids and enjoy Halloween  and the Season of the Witch at the Whippany Railway Museum! Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes, helping to make the train a kid-friendly, festive sight.  In the interest of safety, please do not wear  masks! Each child will receive a  souvenir of their ride. Walkthrough a railroad yard, lost in time, where you'll see the finest collection of restored, historic railroad locomotives and cars in the state of New Jersey - some dating back well over 100 years!   Climb aboard for a relaxing excursion train ride that follows the route of the Historic Whippanong Trail. The train will feature restored, antique cabooses that passengers can ride in. Make your day extra special by riding aboard the museum's elegantly restored 192...

Sunday, October 6 - Whippany, Morris County 19th Annual Pumpkin Festival Spend the day at the Whippany Railway Museum and celebrate the Fall Harvest and the Season of the Witch, during the museum's 18th Annual Pumpkin Festival. The local area's highly anticipated family event will be held on Sunday from 12:30 - 5:00 pm, rain or shine. Bring the whole family and join in the fun! Walk among the pumpkins, corn shocks, and grinning scarecrows, as you enjoy the wares of local craft merchants and railroad memorabilia dealers at the popular Pumpkin Market Place Crafts Fair, where you'll be sure to find that perfect autumn gift for family and friends. Select a pumpkin from the Farmer's Market. With so many to choose from, you'll be sure to find one that's just right...It's pumpkin pick'n time! You can also purchase a bounty of fall harvest and produce items at the festival. Walk through a railroad yard, lost in time, where you'll see the finest collection of...

Sunday, September 8  - Whippany, Morris County Excursion Train Rides &  Touch-A-Truck  Day Spend Sunday at the Whippany Railway Museum on a 10-mile, 45-minute round trip excursion from Whippany to Roseland on a mid-1900s Excursion Train. The combined age of the equipment used on the vintage train is an astounding 635 years! Be on the lookout for deer, turtles, wild turkeys, hawks, and rabbits, as the route takes you past a natural swamp with abundant wildlife. Trains depart at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm from 1 Railroad Plaza at the intersection of Route 10 West & Whippany Road in Whippany, NJ. Train fare is: Adult: $16; child (under 12): $11; infants (1 year and under): Free. Train Fare includes admission to Whippany Railway Museum Building. It's also our second "Touch-A-Truck" day, a fun family outing offering children of all ages a hands-on opportunity to explore working trucks of all types, and meet the people who build, protect and serve the local community...

Sunday, July 7   - Whippany, Morris County Ice Cream and Excursion Train Rides July is National Ice Cream Month, so join in the fun at the Whippany Railway Museum on Sunday for a 10-mile, 45-minute round trip train ride. Your ticket includes a scoop of delicious ice cream after the ride. Present your punched ticket at the Snack Depot to get your free ice cream. ONLY punched tickets, presented AFTER the ride time, will be accepted for the ice cream. No ice cream can be consumed aboard the train. For a slightly higher fare, you can upgrade your excursion experience by riding in our elegant 1927-era Club Car “Jersey Coast”, with all the amenities of 1930. Any unsold tickets will be available at the ticket office on a  CASH only first-come, first-served basis. The combined age of the equipment used on the vintage train is over 630 years! Be on the lookout for deer, turtles, wild turkeys, hawks, and rabbits, as the route takes you past a natural swamp with abundant wildlife. Trains...