Winter seems to have set in. And, while our basic excursion trains aren’t running this time of year, our doors are still open (winter hours are posted on our website). Last weekend, The James H. Andrew Railroad Museum’s popular speaker series got underway with a presentation from Dr. Rudy Daniels. Work continues to add merchandise …
Read More “Valentine Dinner Trains, new gift shop items, and more!”
The James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center is hosting a free event entitled Interurban America: Rails from Here to There and Everywhere in Between featuring historian, author and teacher, Dr. Rudolph Daniels, Saturday, January 11th, 2020, at 2 pm. Rudy will highlight the important impact electric trolleys and interurbans had on the growth …
We are now accepting reservations for our 2020 Valentine Dinner Trains. This year, take that someone special in your life for a Valentine dinner they will never forget. Tickets are just $67.25 per person, and include a two hour and fifteen minute ride, along with your choice of: Ribeye Steak, an Iowa Chop, a Spinach/Ricotta …
Read More “Now accepting reservations for Valentine Dinner Trains”
The offices of the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum will be closing at 4:00 PM on Monday, December 23, 2019. Offices will re-open at 8:30 AM on Thursday, January 2, 2020. All of us at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Museum thank you for …
If you have wanted to take part in our Santa Express trains, your opportunities to do so this year are running out. The Santa Express will be making its last trip to the North Pole this weekend. A 10:30 AM departure on Sunday, 12/22 has been added, with tickets still remaining for that particular train. …
Crews are in the process of getting locomotives moved into place, and today’s Santa Express trains will be operating as scheduled. While today’s trains have sold out, tickets still remain for tomorrow’s 10:30 AM departure. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here. While you are at the depot, be sure to stop by the depot …
Tonight’s Santa Express train is operating as scheduled. The tracks look clear all the way to the North Pole, and the train will be departing promptly at 6:00 PM.
This year, the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad Gift Shop is featuring a variety of Christmas ornaments, from a Santa Express ornament, to our very own custom wooden ornament. These ornaments are available in the depot gift shop, or online at bsvrr.com/gifts. And, just in are 300 or 1000 piece Christmas or winter jigsaw puzzles. …
Tickets still remain for the upcoming weekend’s Santa Express trains. If you have wanted to experience the ride at night, this coming Friday (12/13) night would be a good opportunity for you to do so. Also, a 10:30 AM departure has been added for this coming Sunday (12/15). Tickets for First Class Coach are $45 …
Read More “Santa Express tickets still available for this coming weekend”
Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Why not give the gift of a train ride? Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad gift cards are available in various values, and may be used for gift shop purchases, admission to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum, or to purchase tickets for any of our trains. Gift …