This is a wonderful 1 hour scenic train ride through beautiful woods and wildlife preserve. Passengers sit in open air cars and learn about the woods and beavers from the knowledgeable staff. There is a(free) train museum on the grounds that has many interesting artifacts and a working model train. There is also a diner that has snacks available for purchase. The best part of Silver Lake Railroad is that it operates on donation only… so it is very affordable for a family to enjoy this excursion. We had a great time and are definitely coming back next fall!