DHDS is looking for a few volunteers to add to our Pump Car Team in 2026. This beloved activity is a delight for children and families during All Wheels Weekend, a town-wide Father’s Day Weekend event in Dayton. It takes a special kind of volunteer with plenty of energy and enthusiasm to keep up with our junior participants and railfans. It only takes an hour or two to volunteer, but the reward is a deep and complex connection with the organization and our community! CLICK HERE to find out more about volunteering with the Depot and how we can connect with you.
Father’s Day Weekend is a special weekend in Dayton featuring the All Wheels Weekend Classic Car show on our historic Main Street. This year on Saturday the 20th from 11:00-2:00 we will be offering pump car rides at the Depot for All Wheels Weekend. Rides are available to those who are 40″ or taller at the shoulder. No loose clothing, no bare feet, and no sandals will be permitted. Come pump yourself a ride! Admission to the Depot is Free, so come see the current exhibit upstairs, shop in the Museum Shop downstairs, and experience railroad history!
This year from 11-2 we will be offering pump car rides at the Depot for All Wheels Weekend. Rides are available to those who are 40″ or taller at the shoulder. No loose clothing, no bare feet, and no sandals will be permitted. Come pump yourself a ride!