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 may Buy Tickets in advance for the train. The Birthday Party Caboose reservation includes one complimentary ride ticket for the guest of honor and a $1 discount per ticket for up to 20 riders.

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.