It has turned out to be a beautiful morning. It looks like the start time for the rain has been pushed back, and we should have a nice, dry, day for a train ride. In just a few minutes, our crews will couple the engine to the train, and get ready for today’s departure. Why … Read More "Train Ride Today at 1:30 PM (5/18/19)"

We are chugging along, getting closer and closer to the weekend! Once again, our Fraser Train will be operating this coming Saturday (5/18/19), with one departure at 1:30 PM. Basic coach class adult tickets are $22, kids are only $9. That includes admission to our James H. Andrew Railroad Museum, which opens at 10 AM. … Read More "How about going for a train ride on Saturday?"

Our crews are preparing the Fraser Train for today’s 1:30 PM departure. Basic coach class tickets are $22 for adults, $9 for kids for a 1 hour and 45-minute journey across the 156′ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge and through the beautiful Des Moines River Valley. Or maybe you would like to catch this … Read More "All aboard!"

Looking for something fun for the family to do this weekend? With mostly sunny skies and beautiful temperatures in the forecast, a scenic train ride, and a great guest scheduled to speak at the museum, we think it’s going to be a super Saturday (5/11/19) at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. Our traditional Saturday … Read More "Join us for a super Saturday!"

National railroad author and historian Don L. Hofsommer will present a free illustrated program called “Railroaders” Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 2 pm at the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center. The museum is located at the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, 225 10th St., Boone, IA. Don’s program will highlight railroaders at … Read More "Hofsommer to present “Railroaders” at the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum"