This was such an amazing experience! It had something for everyone: scenery, history, food/beverages, and, of course, trains. Well worth the price!!
Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining. They shared plenty of state and local history and great stories about local families. It was a little rainy the day we went, so we were grateful to be able to move between the covered outdoor car and heated inside car.
Inside the closed car, we had two comfortable loveseat sofas with a shared table for the four people in our family group. All the seats were near a window and had a great view of the beautiful scenery as we rode past. Snacks included were actually a generous amount of meats, cheeses, fruit, crackers, and brownies - practically a full meal and all very delicious. The bar was also well stocked and served great beers, wines, and cocktails.
There is a small gift shop at the depot with items available in a range of prices. We were able to buy several small souvenirs to commemorate our experience. Loved it!