Cabin John Miniature Train

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Children and adults alike are captivated by the Cabin John Miniature Train. The train’s five passenger cars carry visitors on a scenic two-mile ride through the Cabin John Regional Park (about a 15-minute ride).

The Cabin John Miniature Train has now reopened with the following precautions and practices:

  • All customers will be required to wear masks/face coverings throughout their visit to the facility, except those 2 years of age and under.
  • We encourage patrons to stay home if they are not feeling well.
  • Contactless train tickets will be available for purchase via online at ActiveMontgomery.org
  • We encourage patrons to pay using credit or debit cards.
  • Train rides will be closely monitored, with limited seats available on each ride.
  • Patrons will not be allowed to congregate.
  • Patrons are always to observe the CDC’s requirements for social distancing at all times.
  • When riding the train, you are to ride only with members of the same household
    • Please wait on the designated marker area for each ride
    • Please do not rush to the train when it is boarding, staff will direct you to a seat
  • Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting common touched surfaces with CDC and EPA approved disinfectants at least every two hours to include: Credit/Debit pin pad readers, counters, doorknobs/handles, computer screens, keyboards, etc.
  • Staff will wear gloves while performing cleaning procedures.

Please follow all instructions given by staff and be patient as we move through a new season, with new regulations created for everyone’s safety.

2020 Cabin John Train Schedule
Dates: Hours of Operation (Weather permitting): Holidays/ Events: Party Room Rentals:
June OPEN Saturdays & Sundays

(Starting 6/27)

 OPEN 10am-4pm
July OPEN Thursdays-Sundays OPEN 10am-4pm

OPEN 4th of July 10am-4pm
August OPEN daily Tuesday-Sunday Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm
Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm
September OPEN Saturdays & Sundays 10am-6pm OPEN Labor Day 10am-6pm
October OPEN Saturdays & Sundays*, 10am-6pm

(Last operating day of 2020 season is November 1, 2020)

 *Halloween Eye Spy Train (Special tickets required)

Halloween Eye Spy Train Ticket $4

 Train Station Party room is unavailable
November – December Train is CLOSED for the season No Special Events

Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2477 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit www.MontgomeryParks.org/about/parks for more information.

Private Rentals

The Party Room at the Cabin John Miniature Train Station serves as the perfect spot for a family celebration or your child’s next birthday party. The spacious Train Station Party Room features a fun train motif and can accommodate up to 50 people. As part of the birthday party package, guests will get:

  • Use of tables, chairs, and refrigerator/freezer
  • 20 complimentary train tickets for a two-hour party and 40 complimentary train tickets for a five-hour party  (additional train tickets may be purchased the day of the rental if needed)
  • Special photo opportunity for the birthday child on the locomotive engine in season
  • Special “no-wait” priority seating on the first train ride for your whole party in season
In-Season Party Room Rates (May through September 2020)
Train Station Party Room
2 hours
10 a.m. – noon, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Rate
$ 210
Monday-Friday Rate:
$100
5 hours
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Rate
$ 410
Monday-Friday Rate:
$200

OFF-SEASON Train Party Room Rental:

The Train Station Party Room is available for party rentals in the off-season (Saturdays and Sundays only from December through March). The train is not running, so rental rates are more affordable than ever! Fee includes the use of tables, chairs, and refrigerator.

Off-Season Party Room Rates
(December 2019 thru March 2020)
Train Station Party Room
2 hours
10 a.m. – Noon or
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
$ 125
5 hours
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
$ 250

For your convenience, book your party online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. The party room is available by reservation only. Availability is limited and time slots fill quickly, so please book your party well in advance of your preferred date. Dates and times of availability can be found online (see “How to Book Your Party Room Online” below).

If you already have an ActiveMONTGOMERY account and know your login and PIN number, you’re ready to go! If you don’t have an ActiveMONTGOMERY account, why not sign up for one right now? It’s free and only takes a few minutes. If you have questions about ActiveMONTGOMERY, please call 301-495-2580 Monday – Friday.

How to Make Change to a Party Room Reservation

Reservation changes may be made at least thirty (30) days prior to your rental date. A request must be submitted in writing to CabinJohnTrain@MontgomeryParks.org. A $50 fee is required for each permit change. No refunds will be issued if the change request is submitted less than thirty (30) days prior to the rental date.

How to Cancel a Party Room Reservation

Reservation cancelations with thirty (30) days’ notice will receive a refund minus a $50 cancellation fee for a two-hour rental ($75 for a five-hour rental). Cancelation request must be submitted in writing to CabinJohnTrain@MontgomeryParks.org. No refunds will be issued if the cancellation request is submitted less than thirty (30) days prior to the rental date.

Last Updated: July 29, 2020