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Easter Bunny Train Rides in NJ and NY

These Easter holiday decorated train rides are pleasant family fun with the little children enjoying the most! The Easter Bunny will hop through the train and visits each child, giving them a special gift from his basket. These events combine the mystery, history and love of the American railroad and the thrill of "riding the rails" with the magic of celebrating the Easter holidays. The Easter Bunny has a picture album and news blog too!

Easter Bunny on train with a young boy

So why not gather up the kids & grandparents & join us on these fun holiday train rides? You'll not only have a great time with your family you will also be helping to preserve New Jersey & New York railroad history for generations to come to enjoy. Remember to bring your cameras! Trains will run rain, snow, sleet or shine.

The ~90 minute Easter Bunny train Ride is on NJ Transit. NJ Transit provides the modern restroom equipped cars, ensuring that the cars will be clean, warm, dry & comfortable.

Dates, times and locations below are tentative – Please check back after New Yers for updates!


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Saturday, March 31st – ‘Wayne Rt 23 Transit Center’

– Montclair-Boonton Line   Facebook icon

Train will head west for a round trip into Morris Country & back. During the trip we will pass historic Boonton Yard where you can see many of the numerous locomotives and rail cars in the process of being restored for inclusion in the proposed NJ Transportation Heritage Center.   Departure times: 9:30 am, 12 noon & 2:30 pm — Parking is FREE!

Easter Bunny on train with a cute little girl

Sunday, April 1st – Middletown, ‘Town of Walkill’ NY

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Train will run on the Metro North Port Jervis Line east from Middletown, travel past the Salisbury Mills Cornwall station and over the Moodna Viaduct. After a brief pause on the Moodna Viaduct the train will return back to Middletown.   Departure times: 9:30 am, 12 noon & 2:30 pm — Parking is FREE!

This year's trips are funding the TBD.

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E-mail vratrips@yahoo.com   Phone (973) 238-0555   80 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506-1810

People can call at any times and leave a message to receive a call back.
In person Station Hours:   Saturday 12 noon - 2 pm — Tuesday from 6 pm - 8 pm.
Only during the 4 weeks prior to the ride(s)

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Easter Bunny train rides are within a 5-30 minutes drive of these towns


Easter holiday themed info: Candy, baskets, eggs, pets, rabbit care, Easter chicks, family safety & more!
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Easter Funnies


Q: Where does the Easter bunny get his breakfast?   A: IHOP!

Q: How did the soggy Easter Bunny dry himself?  A: With a hare dryer!
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Last updated on Friday, January 13, 2012