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Pumpkin Patch Limited — Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

  • Run by Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
  • Cumberland Depot — Cumberland, Maryland, United States

Next: Oct 17–25, 2026

A one-hour train ride from the Cumberland depot of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad to a pumpkin patch at Bone Cave, offered on a few weekend dates in the weeks before Halloween.

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Next edition

Oct 17–25, 2026

Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18 and 24–25. Trains from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, plus a 7:00 pm train on Oct 24. Departure times vary by day.

From $14 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad runs its Pumpkin Patch Limited from the historic Western Maryland Railway Station in downtown Cumberland, Maryland. After check-in at the station, all passengers have access to games and light refreshments.

The train makes a one-hour round trip to Bone Cave and back. On arrival at the pumpkin patch each guest chooses a pumpkin and stickers to decorate it, and the operator's booking page adds that every passenger receives apple cider and decorations. Halloween costumes are encouraged and the ride is open to all ages.

The railroad also runs scenic, dinner and holiday-season trains from the same Cumberland depot.

What to expect

A one-hour round trip from Cumberland to Bone Cave and back, with games and light refreshments at the station, a pumpkin to choose and decorate at the patch, and apple cider on arrival. Costumes are encouraged.

Practical info

Boards at the Western Maryland Railway Station, 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, Maryland. Not every car is ADA-accessible because of the historic equipment: wheelchairs can only be accommodated in Standard Coach at the Cumberland Depot, and the operator asks passengers to contact its ticketing office before booking. There is no ADA accessibility for getting off at Bone Cave, the pumpkin patch; guests who cannot get off are given a pumpkin by staff. The operator also publishes a sensory guide for the event. Phone: (301) 759-4400.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Pumpkin Patch Limited?▾
The operator describes a one-hour round trip from Cumberland to Bone Cave and back.
What happens at the pumpkin patch?▾
Guests choose their own pumpkin and stickers to decorate it. The operator's booking page adds that every passenger receives apple cider and decorations.
Where does the train leave from?▾
From the Western Maryland Railway Station at 13 Canal Street in downtown Cumberland, Maryland, where passengers check in and have access to games and light refreshments.
Are costumes welcome?▾
Yes. The operator says Halloween costumes are encouraged.
What ages is the train for?▾
The operator lists the ride as suitable for all ages.
Is the train wheelchair accessible?▾
Only partly. Wheelchairs can only be accommodated in Standard Coach at the Cumberland Depot, there is no ADA accessibility for getting off at Bone Cave, and the operator asks passengers to contact its ticketing office before booking.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 3, 2026 from the official site: wmsr.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: wmsr.com

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