Train Rides Explorer lists 7 train rides in Wyoming. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
Cheyenne Depot Museum (Free Trolley Tour) is a toddler-friendly streetcar and museum train ride in Cheyenne, WY. The ride lasts Self-guided museum; free trolley ~20 min, costs ~$10 museum; trolley FREE for adults and ~$5 museum (6-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Historic Union Pacific depot museum with locomotive and railcar displays. Free historic trolley tour of Cheyenne in summer (departs from depot). Combine with Cheyenne Frontier Days if visiting in July. Family-friendly railroad history in Wyoming's capital.
Evanston Roundhouse & Railroad Museum is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Evanston, WY. The ride lasts Museum visit ~1 hr, costs ~$5–$10 for adults and ~$3–$5 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Historic Union Pacific roundhouse with turntable. Museum exhibits on railroad history. Occasional special events with train operation. Historic structure. Limited operating train rides.
Northern Railroad Depot Museum (Sheridan) is a toddler-friendly scenic and museum train ride in Sheridan, WY. The ride lasts Museum visit ~30 min–1 hr, costs ~$5 for adults and ~$3 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Small railroad museum in historic depot. Displays on Sheridan area railroad history. Limited/no operating rides but good for history buffs passing through. Near Bighorn Mountains.
Terry Bison Ranch Train (Cheyenne) is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Cheyenne, WY. The ride lasts ~30-45 min, costs ~$18 for adults and ~$12 (ages 3-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Scenic ranch train ride through a working bison ranch. See bison, ostriches, and longhorn cattle from the open-air train. Kids can feed bison from the train. Also has a restaurant, gift shop, and horseback riding. Unique Wyoming experience near Cheyenne's train depot.
Union Pacific Steam Program (Heritage Fleet) is a toddler-friendly steam and scenic train ride in Cheyenne, WY. The ride lasts Excursion trips (varies, 1-4 hours), costs ~$50–$200 (per excursion) for adults and ~$30–$100 (2-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE (lap child).
Union Pacific's heritage steam fleet based in Cheyenne. Famous Big Boy 4014 (world's largest steam locomotive) and 844 (never-retired steam engine). Limited excursion schedules announced yearly. Very popular - tickets sell out fast. Check UP Steam website.
Wyoming Transportation Museum is a toddler-friendly scenic and museum train ride in Cheyenne, WY. The ride lasts ~1-2 hr museum visit, costs ~$8–$12 for adults and ~$5–$8 (under 12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Museum housed in historic Cheyenne depot. Displays on Union Pacific history, model trains, artifacts. Not primarily a ride experience. Check for special excursion opportunities. Good for train enthusiasts visiting Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Yellowstone National Park - Boiling River and Historic Train Sites is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in West Yellowstone / Gardiner, WY. The ride lasts Varies, costs N/A (park entry ~$35) for adults and N/A (free under 16) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Yellowstone has historic railroad connections (Union Pacific) but no operating tourist train rides within the park currently. The historic Yellowstone Railroad and station artifacts can be seen. For train enthusiasts visiting the region.
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