Frequently Asked Questions

Our gate opens around 10 am with first ride leaving around 10:30am. Last ride leaves around 4pm.

We are open most weekends from mid May to mid September. Check our Facebook page for updates. @AlaskaCentralRailRoad

We are all volunteers and will sometimes need to be closed, due to weather or limited volunteer staff.

No. We run on a first come, first ride basis. When you arrive you sign in and buy your tickets at the Ticket Office. We will get you on the next available train. Wait times can vary from when you walk in to 45 minutes. Depending on How many riders wait times maybe longer.

 You can purchase tickets when you arrive. You will sign in and buy your tickets at the Ticket Office. We will get you on the next available train. Wait times can vary from when you walk in to 45 minutes. Depending on How many riders wait times maybe longer. 

 Under 12 months old - Free when attached to an adult with a soft sided carrier.

Ages 1 year to 4 years old - $7 requires they ride in one of our specialized car seats. (required by insurance)

Ages 4 years to 100 - $10 

Over the age of 100 - Free - You can ride for as many times as your heart will let you. 

 All ages can ride. Newborn to 100+ years old. 

Children under 12 months will need to be attached to an adult with a soft sided carrier. Children ages 1 year to 4 years will be required to ride in one of our specialized carseats. 

We have hauled Sumo wrestlers, so not really. 😊

 The trains are strong, but little. When the rails get wet we lose traction and speed control. For the safety of our members/volunteers and our riders, we have to close when the rain starts to fall.