This coming Saturday, May 28th, the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad officially kicks off its 2022 season. On Saturday, we resume our normal schedule, offering train rides on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (closed Monday through Wednesday, with only our business office open to take your phone calls). Saturday’s departures include our 11 am Wolf …
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This year’s Easter Bunny Express, as well as our remaining Sunset BBQ Dinner Trains, have all sold out. Tickets still remain for our 1:30 PM Fraser Train and our 5:00 PM Dinner Train on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Prepaid reservations are required. To purchase tickets, visit bsvrr.com/tickets, or call (515) 432-4249.
Our full schedule ends on Sunday, October 31, but there are still opportunities for you to take a train ride with us. Tickets still remain for our Fraser Trains on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There are still seats available on our final Pumpkin Express train on Saturday morning. And, you can still take a …
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All of today’s trains (10/23/21) have now sold out. Less than a handful of tickets remain for tomorrow’s 1:30 PM train. Check ticket availability, and purchase them online at http://bsvrr.com/tickets. (Phones are not answered on weekends.)
A limited number of tickets remain for Pumpkin Express Trains on Sunday, October 17, and Saturday, October 23. Otherwise, all Pumpkin Express Trains have sold out. Also, a VERY limited number of tickets remain for the 1:30 PM Fraser Excursion Train on Saturday, October 9. With the 1:30 PM train filling up, look for tickets …
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The Iowa DNR says that the central Iowa landscape is becoming increasingly punctuated by yellows from ash, elm, and walnut. Poison ivy, sumac, and dogwoods are red along roadsides and woodland edges. Maples have begun turning in isolated spots. Estimated Peak Viewing: October 9-17. Our Fraser Excursion Train operates Thursday through Sunday, departing at 1:30 …
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Looking for a fun family outing? The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s 2021 season is now underway! Our trains operate Thursday through Sunday (Closed Monday through Wednesday), now through October 31. Admission to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum is included with most train tickets. The museum is also open Thursday through Sunday through October …
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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 …
Read More “Train Status: Sold Out Trains”
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!