Celebrate Your Special Day in Our Birthday Party Caboose!

Host an unforgettable celebration inside our 1913 vintage caboose #335 at the North Carolina Railway Museum! The Birthday Party

Caboose rental is $150 and offers a unique space for birthdays or any special gathering.

What’s Included:

  • 2 hours in the stationary Birthday Caboose (not part of the moving train)
  • Admission for all party guests to the NC Railway Museum
  • Reserved outdoor picnic area with a picnic table right outside the caboose
  • A free train ride ticket for the birthday child/person on a one-hour round trip passenger ride after the party
  • Tables and chairs provided inside the caboose

All you need to do is bring the party favors, decorations, refreshments and the guest of honor!

About the Birthday Caboose:

The restored caboose features two rooms:

  • A large room that seats 12–15 children or 8–12 adults
  • A second room with a service table for food, gifts, and decorations
  • A cupola observation area (accessible by vertical stairs)
  • An outdoor picnic table for additional seating

Guests are also welcome to explore the Museum’s collection of historic train cars, artifacts, memorabilia, and our G-scale model railroad.

Add a Train Ride for your Party Guests:

Party guests who wish to ride the train should Buy Tickets in advance for the train. The Birthday Party Caboose reservation includes one complimentary ride ticket for the guest of honor. 

Booking Details:

  • Check the Schedule page to see what days and times we offer the Birthday Party Caboose
  • Look for the “Train Ride + Birthday Party Caboose” option under Buy Tickets to see availability
  • The Birthday Caboose is open for parties 2 hours and 15 minutes before train departure time (actual party time: 2 hours)
  • Reservations close once sold out

The Birthday Party Caboose isn’t just for birthdays—it’s also perfect for small private gatherings, family get-togethers, or other celebrations.

Questions?  FAQs

Still have questions?  Email partycaboose@triangletrain.com and member of the Birthday Party Caboose Team will contact you.