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 “hop” off the … 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!"

The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s popular Sunset BBQ Dinner Trains in Boone, Iowa are almost ready to take to the rails. But don’t miss out, because they don’t last long! These special trains are offered only on Saturday evenings during the months of March and April. The 2+ hour ride includes your meal (your … Read More "Sunset BBQ Dinner Trains are almost here!"

Can you believe that it’s February? The end of the school year will be here before we know it. Are your students learning about transportation? Maybe you’re just looking for a new experience for your students. From April through early June, and September through October, we operate special school charters through the Des Moines River … Read More "Attention Educators!"

Transit Consultant and Noted Railroad Historian Bob Bourne will present a free program called Street Railways in Ames – 1890-1929 – Saturday February 15th, 2020 at 2 pm at the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center at the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad. The railroad is located at 225 10th St in Boone, … Read More "2020 Speaker Series continues with Bob Bourne and “Street Railways in Ames 1890-1929”"