Carillion Park Railroad now open, offering narrated tours
Carillion Historical Park has completed the construction of its $9 million railroad project.
The railroad is nearly a mile long, equipped with a replica 1851 locomotive, and capable of carrying 120 guests on a narrated circle tour of Carillon Historical Park’s exhibit buildings.
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The project will feature two loading stations, passage through the newly reconstructed stable, a 100′ long triple-cell ConSpan bridge, two open-air coaches, and “rare views” of Carillon Park, according to museum officials.
A miniature model of a full-scale mid-century locomotive, commissioned by Carillon Park founder Edward Deeds in the 1950s, served as an inspiration for the project.
The railroad is now open and costs $5 per rider.
