It is getting closer and closer to Pumpkin Express time at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. This year we are expanding, and making improvements to, our pumpkin patch! Step aboard for a trip across the 156′ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge and through the Des Moines River Valley as you travel to the … Read More "Here comes the Pumpkin Express!"

We are excited to be a part of the Boone Rotary Club’s Welcome Train Centennial Project! Over the next few days, the steam locomotive and tender which have been on display just northeast of our depot, along with a coach car, will be moved to a new site at the intersection of South Story Street … Read More "On the road again…"

The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s online gift shop is now offering free shipping on orders over $35 (unless otherwise noted). A wide variety of merchandise is available online – something for everyone! And, if you are looking for reading material while physical distancing, browse the 100+ used books available for shipment right to your … Read More "B&SVRR Gift Shop offering free shipping on orders over $35"

A new exhibit called “Electric Railroads of Iowa” is open to the public at the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center. It is comprised of 19- 4 color 7’ display panels and covers such topics as the inception of Iowa’s trolleys and interurbans, their growth and declining years, and identifies Iowa’s major lines … Read More "New exhibit Electric Railroads of Iowa Open to the Public"

While the Covid-19 situation has put the brakes on this year’s full Electric Day schedule of events, our electric trolley, Charles City Western Car 50 will still be up and running on Saturday (May 30, 2020). The trolley should be coming out of the shed by 10 AM, and is scheduled to run until 4 … Read More "Ride the Trolley"