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The miniature train rides during the Carillon Christmas event cost $1 per person per ride. Rides during the rest of the year are FREE, although we are hopeful you can donate a small amount to help us with the costly operation and maintenance of these trains. This is for the small 71/2-inch-gauge train and NOT the large 3-foot-gauge RR. The miniature train is operated by the CPR&SS train club which is an all-volunteer, non-profit entity (501-c3) separate from Carillon Park (DaytonHistory.org). The riding fee is our main — but not only — source of funding for the following year and allows us to maintain and operate our locomotives, cars, and tracks so we can continue to provide an historical and educational experience to park visitors.
We also rely on passenger donations throughout the year to continue to provide rides for the warmer months free of charge. For the warmer months, we often give rides on our longer routes. To learn more about how donations keep us operating, please see our Donations Page.
The 2026 schedule is shown below. We run usually 2 times per month (April – October) on Saturdays or Sundays, but not both, except for Rail Festival.
