Thomas the Tank Engine will be stopping in Boone very soon! Join us on September 10-11 and 16-18 for our Day Out with Thomas event. There are plenty activities to take part in, including the train ride, a magician, musician, games, several model railroad displays, a ride on the electric trolley, and so much more. …
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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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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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The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s online gift shop is now offering free shipping on orders over $35 (unless otherwise noted). A wide variety of merchandise is available online – something for everyone! And, if you are looking for reading material while physical distancing, browse the 100+ used books available for shipment right to your …
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Just a quick reminder that our 2020 BOGO Sale is still underway. And, beginning tomorrow, we’ll offer you another way to save on purchases at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum with our 3-Day Bonus Gift Card Sale – Purchase a $50 gift card, receive a $5 bonus, a $100 card receives a …
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Now through Sunday, May 31 you can get two adult Classic Coach Class tickets for the price of one with our 2020 BOGO Sale. This sale is only good for Classic Coach Class service on regularly-scheduled Fraser Excursion Trains (our basic excursion) from June 1, 2020 through Thursday, October 31, 2020. If you know the …
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Just like you, the COVID-19 pandemic has put us in the position of having to make decisions that we never really imagined we would ever have to make. One curve it has thrown at us is to implement social distancing in order to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. In order to accomplish this, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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