It’s a great weekend to learn about railroading in Iowa! Join us this Saturday, January 16th, at 2pm for our first guest speaker of the new year. We are excited to have Earl Short join us to discuss the history of the legendary Waveland Park Trolley Loop. This will only be available via Zoom, not …
Tonight’s Santa Express train is operating as scheduled. Please arrive at the depot at least one hour prior to departure. The remainder of our 2020 Santa Express trains have all sold out.
Today’s Santa Express trains are operating as scheduled. We ask that you arrive at the depot one hour prior to departure time. Trains cannot be held for late arrivals. The remainder of this year’s Santa Express trains have sold out. Tickets for next year’s Santa Express trains will go on sale late next fall. All …
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Santa just called and is excited to hear that snow is in the forecast! He said his elves will be sure the track is clear and ready for the Santa Express to visit. The fresh blanket of snow is sure to provide a beautiful train ride to the North Pole tomorrow. For those of you …
2020 has been a year of changes and our Santa Express train operations are no different. Our volunteers and staff have worked hard to develop an operating plan designed to keep everyone safe in these difficult times. In doing so, you may notice some slight changes. The biggest of these changes are substituting Yoo-Hoo drink …
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TRAIN STATUS: All trains for this weekend (Saturday, October 17 and October 18, 2020) have SOLD OUT. Thursday’s train (October 15, 2020) has sold out as well. A very limited number of tickets remain for Friday’s 1:30 PM excursion train (Classic Coach Class only). Order by clicking on “Buy Tickets”, or by calling 1-800-626-0319. All …
The following trains have now sold out: Thursday 10/8/20 (1:30 PM) Friday 10/9/20 (1:30 PM, 5:30 PM) Saturday 10/10/20 (Pumpkin Express, Wolf Lunch, 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM, Wolf Dinner) Sunday 10/11/20 (Pumpkin Express, Wolf Picnic, 1:30 PM) Saturday 10/17/20 (Wolf Lunch, 1:30 PM, Wolf Dinner)
Our 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM trains for Saturday, October 3 have sold out. Tickets still remain for our 1:30 PM departure on Sunday, October 4. To purchase tickets, click the “Purchase Tickets” link at bsvrr.com, or call 1-800-626-0319. All aboard!
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 …
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 …