The Wilmington & Western Railroad is a non-for-profit weekend and holiday tourism operation located at Price's Corner, part of Greater Wilmington, Delaware. The route runs along the historic Red Clay Creek, a lovely scenic ride from Greenbank Station to the little town of Hockessin ("HO-kass-in"). The line started serving the area since 1867 and became a tourism line in the... more
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The WWR offers historic train rides on vintage trains. The railroad is run entirely by volunteers and runs pretty much only on weekends and holidays. Periodically, they will have special events, but there are two basic rides. The cheaper one is $8. It is billed as a 90 minute train ride. In reality, you get an approx 30 minute ride... more
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