A Story of Real Passion

Eric started Butterfly-Express because he never outgrew his childhood fascination with locomotives. After years of learning the trade from experienced mentors, he launched this company with a simple idea: nothing keeps you young like the sound of a child laughing. We bring that same excitement to every event we host, making sure the experience is just as fun for our team as it is for the families we serve.

High-quality rides you can trust

Built for Fun, Engineered for Safety

We believe a great party should be both magical and worry-free. Our custom-built 'Hogwarts Express' is a serious piece of equipment—powered by a diesel engine and crafted from solid steel and fiberglass. To keep things running smoothly, every rental comes with a professional, uniformed engineer to handle the driving. We are fully insured and follow strict safety rules, so you can focus on enjoying the day while we take care of the details.

Serving communities across Northern California

We Bring the Party to You

Based in Merced, we travel all over the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. We make the logistics easy by handling everything from delivery and setup to the final pack-up. Whether you are hosting a massive community festival or a private birthday party, our team is ready to set up on any flat surface and get the wheels turning for your guests.

Booking Your Butterfly-Express Experience

Renting a train should be as fun as riding one. At Butterfly-Express, we handle the logistics so you can focus on your guests. We combine reliable service with a classic train ride that people of all ages love, making sure your event is safe, organized, and memorable.

Full Service from Start to Finish

We take care of the details

When you book with us, we handle all the heavy lifting. Every rental includes delivery, full setup, and a professional, uniformed engineer to run the train throughout your event. Our 40-foot Hogwarts Express arrives ready to roll. All we need is a flat surface, like pavement, asphalt, or packed gravel, and we are good to go.

Our drivers love what they do and truly believe a child's laughter is the best reward for a hard day's work.

Safety and Comfort for Everyone

Built to keep your guests secure

Our train is custom-built from steel and fiberglass, making it sturdy enough to carry 16 to 24 passengers comfortably. We have added canopies for shade, padded seats for a smooth ride, and seat belts for every passenger so parents can relax. We are fully insured and perform regular inspections to keep everything running perfectly.

We treat safety as our top priority, with regular inspections and experienced operators following strict protocols for every ride.

The Perfect Fit for Any Event

Not just for birthday parties

The Butterfly-Express does more than entertain; it helps your event run smoothly. We provide shuttles for weddings, scenic tours through vineyards, and transportation for fans at sporting events. If you are hosting a corporate event, we can even add custom signage to the train to promote your brand while moving guests through the venue.

We provide high-quality trackless train rides for birthday parties and corporate events throughout Northern California.

Whether you are planning a community festival in Merced or a grand opening in the Bay Area, our Hogwarts Express is ready to hit the road. We provide a professional, uniformed engineer to manage every detail of the ride so you can focus on your guests. Our coaches are safety-certified and feature canopies to keep people of all ages comfortable and out of the sun. We are here to make sure your celebration runs smoothly and provides a unique experience that everyone will remember.

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