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Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum

Category: Pumpkin Express

2021 Regular Season Winding Down

Posted on October 27, 2021 by admin

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 …

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Posted in Event, Family Event, Fraser Excursion Train, Pumpkin Express, Schedule, Train Ride, Train Status Tagged Addams Family, Fall Colors, Fraser Train, Pumpkin Express, train rides

All 10/23/21 trains have sold out

Posted on October 23, 2021 by admin

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. …

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Posted in Dinner Train, Fraser Excursion Train, Pumpkin Express, Schedule, Train Ride, Train Status, Wolf Lunch Train

Ticket availability update

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 by admin

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 …

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Posted in Event, Family Event, Fraser Excursion Train, Pumpkin Express, Schedule, Train Ride, Train Status

Pumpkin Express 2021

Posted on September 21, 2021 by admin

Tickets for our 2021 Pumpkin Express trains are on sale now! Take the family on this one hour and thirty minute journey (across our 156′ tall Bass Point Creek High …

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Posted in Event, Family Event, Pumpkin Express, Train Ride

Several trains have sold out

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 by admin

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 …

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Posted in Dinner Train, Fraser Excursion Train, Pumpkin Express, Schedule, Train Ride, Train Status, Wolf Lunch Train, Wolf Picnic Train

Here comes the Pumpkin Express!

Posted on September 1, 2020September 14, 2020 by admin

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 …

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Posted in Family Event, Pumpkin Express, Schedule

Pumpkin Express Operating as Scheduled

Posted on October 5, 2019 by admin

The Pumpkin Express train for 10/5/19 is operating as scheduled. Train departs promptly at 10 AM.  All aboard!

Posted in Event, Pumpkin Express, Train Status

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Museum and Depot Hours

May 27 through October 31, 2023

Thursday: 12:00  pm – 4:00 pm

Friday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

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Day Out With Thomas

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Day Out With Thomas

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