Cabin John Miniature Train
Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman Lane
Rockville, MD 20852
301-765-8670 Train Information
301-650-2880 Party Room Reservations M-F 10am - 4pm
Along with the many fine features in this popular park, both children and adults are entranced by a ride on the miniature train. The train is a replica of the1863 C.P. Huntington, a 4-2-4T steam locomotive purchased by the Southern Pacific Railroad and named in honor of Collis P. Huntington, President of the Southern Pacific Company. A party room at the Cabin John train station is available for rentals.
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Special Events and Announcements
Cabin John Train Open for Spring Break!
The minature train at both Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Park (and the Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel at Wheaton, too) will be up and running during Montgomery County Public Schools' Spring Break, Saturday, March 31 through Sunday, April 8, from 10am to 6pm each day. For your safety, we can't run the trains when the tracks are wet, so please check our Facebook page for scheduling updates.
Reservations for Spring/Summer/Fall Dates for Party Room Opens February 15
We'll begin taking eservations for spring, summer and fall rentals on Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00 am. Download the updated Regular Season Party Room brochure and application here. Call us at 301-650-2880 (Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm) if you'd like to make a reservation with a credit card, or follow the directions in the brochure to mail in or fax your application for a date. See below for more information about Party Room Rentals at Cabin John Train.
Hours of Operation
Cabin John Train 2012 Operating Schedule
| Date/s | Hours | |
| through March 30, 2012 | Closed | Closed* |
| Saturday, March 31-Sunday, April 8 | Open for MCPS Spring Break | 10am-6pm |
| April & May | Open Saturdays and Sundays, plus Monday, May 28 | 10am-6pm |
| June 1- August 26 | Open 7 days a week | 10am-6pm |
| Monday, August 27-Friday, August 31 | Closed | Closed |
| September | Open Saturdays and Sundays, plus Monday, September 3 | 10am-6pm |
| October | Open for "Eye Spy" Halloween Train only | hours to come |
| November 2012 - March 2013 |
Closed for the season* | Closed* |
*The Train Station Party Room is available for rental during the off-season at reduced rates (train does not run).
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Cabin John Train Party Room Rentals
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The Party Room at the Cabin John Miniature Train is bigger and better than ever! It's perfect for your child’s next birthday party or family celebration. The spacious Train Station Party Room party room features a fun train motif, and can accommodate up to 50 people. As part of the birthday party package at Cabin John Train, you'll get:
- Use of the Party Room for 2 hours (choose from 10am-Noon, 1-3pm or 4-6pm
- Use of tables, chairs and refrigerator
- 20 complimentary train tickets
- Special photo opportunity for the birthday boy or girl on the locomotive engine
- Speial "no-wait" priority seating on the train for your whole party
We'll begin taking eservations for spring, summer and fall rentals on Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00 am. Download the updated Regular Season Party Room brochure and application here.
From November through March, the Train is put to bed for the winter, but the Party Room at the Train Station is ready for fun! Rates are reduced in the off-season and the room is heated with restroom facilities.
Winter Season rental reservations for parties during this time (November-March) are accepted beginning September 15, 2011. For complete information (including "Frequently asked Questions") and registration details, see the Winter Party Room Rental brochure.
If you have questions after reading the brochure, please call us at 301-650-2880 Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm.
Directions
From I-270 take Exit 1A and merge onto Old Georgetown Road/MD 187. Turn left onto Tuckerman Lane and continue to the park entrance.
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Date of last update: February 2, 2012 CFH
Montgomery County Department of Parks