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The Wilmington & Western Railroad has faced controversy in 2025 due to safety concerns and internal disputes.

After a seven-month shutdown for repairs on its century-old equipment and track, the railroad has resumed selling tickets.

Former volunteers and employees have criticized the board of directors over management, safety, and the layoff of paid staff.

A lawsuit was filed against the railroad's nonprofit organization, and some former volunteers have publicly protested.

Rides on a vintage train through beautiful fall colors or with Santa Claus would not normally draw controversy.

But it has. The Wilmington & Western Railroad has been at the center of personal and legal tensions throughout 2025. A group of former volunteers has sworn against the organization's s

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