The iconic steam whistle will soon echo in northern Delaware as the Wilmington & Western Railroad is plotting to get back on track with rides starting this fall.

"We're Back!" Wilmington & Western Railroad announced Oct. 10 in a Facebook post . The message said train excursions are available for booking. The excursions had been suspended so the railroad could make repairs.

When is Santa Claus Express at Wilmington & Western Railroad?

The W&WR website currently shows guests can schedule trips for its Hayride Express from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, while the Santa Claus Express has availability Nov. 28 to Dec. 24. The Holiday Lights Express is available Dec. 4 to Jan. 31.

Why did Wilmington & Western Railroad shut down?

The return of excursions at the end of October will mark the first at W&W

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