Yes, the Napa Valley Wine Train is wheelchair accessible, but it is an antique train, and as such there are some unique challenges that persons with mobility limitations should be aware of:
It is a few hundred feet from the ADA accessible Parking spaces to the Front Desk.
Boarding the train requires passengers to climb some rather steep stairs (photo of the stairs). The tallest of these steps is 9.5 inches tall. The steps are slightly recessed, which some guests may find challenging. There are both right and left handrails. Passengers unable to climb stairs may board the train via a manual lift (photo of manual lift #1)(photo of manual lift #2).
Because we cannot guarantee that personal wheelchairs will fit on the Train, if you require the assistance of a wheelchair, we strongly recommend that you use our transfer chair (photo of our transfer chair), since this is the only wheelchair that we are confident will fit in the train.
The Gourmet Car is accessible with our transfer chair.
There is no way to access the Vista Dome car without climbing stairs. Inside the Vista Dome car there are seven steps, each 8 inches tall. There is a handrail on the right side only.
Moving in a wheelchair while the train is in motion is difficult, and guests who require a wheelchair should move only when advised to do so by tour staff.
If a guest with a mobility limitation wishes to move about the train, they must be assisted by a member of their party.
At this time, we cannot accommodate guests with mobility preferences on any of our tours.
The restrooms on board the train are not wheelchair accessible. You will need to be able to get out of your chair in order to use the restrooms.Despite the unique challenges presented by our historic train, many guests with mobility limitations ride the Napa Valley Wine Train. If you have specific needs or concerns, please contact us by phone at +1-800-427-4124.