Train Rides Explorer lists 8 train rides in Utah. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
Golden Spike National Historical Park is a toddler-friendly steam ride in Promontory Summit, UT. The ride lasts 1-2 hours, costs ~$20 per vehicle for adults and Included for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Site where the transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. Steam locomotive demonstrations — real replica engines running on original track. Visitor center with exhibits. Junior Ranger program. Reenactment of the Golden Spike ceremony on weekends. Unique railroad history experience.
Golden Spike National Historical Park (Locomotive Demonstrations) is a toddler-friendly steam and museum train ride in Promontory Summit, UT. The ride lasts ~30 min demo (park visit 1-3 hr), costs ~$10 (park entry) for adults and FREE (under 16) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Historic site where the Transcontinental Railroad was completed. Replica Jupiter and 119 steam locomotives demonstrate daily in summer. Park ranger programs. Visitor center museum. Not a long ride, but a unique historic demonstration.
Heber Valley Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Heber City, UT. The ride lasts 1–1.5 hours (shorter rides avail), costs ~$30–$80 for adults and ~$20–$50 (2-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE (lap child).
Also known as the Heber Valley Historic Railroad. Scenic ride through the Heber Valley/Provo River area. Steam and diesel. Themed trains (Polar Express, Great Train Heist, BBQ trains). Family rates available. Close to Park City and Deer Valley.
Historic Union Station (Ogden) - Railroad Museum is a toddler-friendly scenic and museum train ride in Ogden, UT. The ride lasts Museum visit, limited rides, costs ~$5–$10 for adults and ~$3–$5 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Historic train station museum with locomotive and rolling stock displays. Sometimes has special excursion/train show events. Browning Firearms Museum and Utah Cowboy Museum also in same building.
Lagoon Amusement Park Train (formerly Wild Kingdom Train) is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Farmington, UT. The ride lasts ~10 min ride, costs Included with park admission (~$75) for adults and Included (~$55) for children, and children under two ride FREE (under 2).
Train ride inside Lagoon Amusement Park. Closed in 2025. Check current status before planning. Was a fun narrow-gauge train with animal exhibits. May reopen in future.
S&S Shortline Railroad Park & Museum is a toddler-friendly miniature and museum train ride in Salt Lake City, UT. The ride lasts ~10 min per ride, costs ~$4 per ride for adults and ~$4 per ride for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Mini train rides and railroad museum in Salt Lake City. 7.5-inch gauge railroad where kids can ride miniature trains. Museum features historic locomotives and railroad artifacts. Very inexpensive ($4/ride). Perfect for toddlers. Located in Liberty Park near Tracy Aviary and playground.
Utah State Railroad Museum (Ogden Union Station) is a toddler-friendly steam and museum train ride in Ogden, UT. The ride lasts 1-2 hours, costs ~$10 for adults and ~$7 (ages 4-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Museum housed in historic Ogden Union Station. Features 10+ restored locomotives and railcars including Big Boy steam locomotive. Model railroad layouts. Also houses the Browning Firearms Museum and the Natural History Museum in the same station. Good rainy-day activity.
Wasatch Mountain Excursions (Ogden Union Station) is a toddler-friendly scenic and museum train ride in Ogden, UT. The ride lasts Varies (special events), costs Varies for adults and Varies for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Occasional excursion trains from Ogden historic Union Station. Not a daily operation. Check with Utah Heritage Foundation for schedule. Connects to rail museum.
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