Rail & Steam Society
Rail & Steam Society
Held on Saturdays — and select Sundays — from April through December, Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society miniature train rides offer fun for the entire family. Established in 1984, the Society operates a 7.5-gauge (1/8th full-scale) miniature railroad throughout Carillon Historical Park.
Each June, CPRSS hosts its signature event: Carillon Park Rail Festival. This two-day celebration of railroading features free miniature train rides, live steam engines, model train displays, historical exhibits, rail vendors, and train-themed merchandise — making it a must-see event for train enthusiasts of all ages.
2026 Train Run Schedule
April
April 12 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 26 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
May
May 10 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
May 25 | 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Heritage Day)
June
June 21 | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (Rail Festival)
June 22 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Rail Festival)
July
July 5 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
July 26 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
August
August 2 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
August 16 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
August 30 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Antique Fire Apparatus Show)
September
September 14 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Dayton Concours d’Elegance)
September 27 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
October
October 11 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
October 25 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
November
November 25 – December 30 | 6:00 pm (A Carillon Christmas)
Admission
- FREE. Donations appreciated.
Funds directly support the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society. Ride passes are also available.
Information
For reservations or more information, please contact the Education Scheduling Desk at (937) 293-2841 Ext. 127
Location
Carillon Historical Park
1000 Carillon Boulevard
Dayton, Ohio 45409