the railroad operates passenger excursion trains pulled by historic diesel locomotives and open window erie, new york central, and rock island coaches on a regular schedule. these trains often include a caboose from the museum's collection. one route, the valley flyer, operates from connersville to metamora, while another operates as the metamora local, carrying passengers south on a excursion along the restored canal, past the canal boat dock, a working aqueduct, and a restored lock. this train consist usually includes at least one caboose and a coach. during winter operations, trains operate with steam heat provided by a generator car formerly used by via rail canada.