Just like you, the COVID-19 pandemic has put us in the position of having to make decisions that we never really imagined we would ever have to make. One curve it has thrown at us is to implement social distancing in order to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. In order to accomplish this, … Read More "COVID-19 Update from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum"

Due to concerns over COVID-19, the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center in Boone, Iowa has cancelled the Saturday, March 21 program by Wes Bender program – Iowa City Railways. When possible, this event will be rescheduled. The status of the last program of the year, The Cedar Valley Route, which is scheduled … Read More "This weekend’s program by Wes Bender cancelled"

UPDATE: NOW CANCELLED Trolley motorman and railroad transit historian Wes Bender will present a free program called “Iowa City Railways”, 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The program will be held at the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center at the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad in Boone, Iowa. Wes will cover … Read More "2020 speaker series continues with railroad transit historian Wes Bender"

UPDATE: NOW CANCELLED Saturday, April 4th, join us for a ride aboard the all new Easter Bunny Express!  The Easter Bunny Express features a 30-minute train ride across the 156′ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge, and the Des Moines River Bridge on its way to the Easter egg patch. At the patch, we will … Read More "All aboard the new Easter Bunny Express!"

Shop the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s gift shop without leaving the comfort of your home. Our online gift shop features hundreds of items, with new products being added frequently. From caps and glassware, to Thomas and Friends merchandise and Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad gift cards, even a good selection of new and used … Read More "Access our gift shop 24/7, 365 days a year!"