Category: Amusement Park Trains
How Should a Vintage Amusement Park Train Route Be Planned to Keep Families on Board Longer?
A vintage train can be the most photographed ride in a park and still fail commercially, because families ride it once and walk away. The route, the stops and the pacing decide whether guests stay on board, return later and bring friends. This guide explains how to approach vintage amusement park train route planning with…
How Much Does an Amusement Park Tourist Train Ride Cost for a New Park Project?
For a new park project, the tourist train is often one of the first attractions planned, because it combines transportation, entertainment, and branding in one investment. The cost, however, depends on several decisions that must be made early: trackless or track-mounted, electric or diesel, and what capacity the train should carry. This guide helps project…
