The Fraser Train

The Fraser Train is our classic excursion train. Travel from Boone to the old coal mining town of Fraser. Cross the 156′ Bass Point Creek High Bridge, as well as the Des Moines River bridge on your journey through the river valley.

  • This 11 mile round trip journey lasts approximately one hour and 45 minutes
  • Seating is assigned, and you must stay in the section that you have tickets for. For example, passengers in climate controlled coach are not allowed to go to the Valley View car, and vice versa.
  • Only Classic Coach is ADA accessible. Please call us at (515) 432-4249 to confirm availability.
  • Prepaid reservations are required
  • Arrive one hour prior to departure time
  • We do reserve the right to substitute motive power and/or equipment without prior notice.
  • Meals are not provided aboard The Fraser Train

Schedule and Prices

  • Operates 5/27/23 thru 10/31/23
  • Thursday through Sunday ONLY
  • Thursday, Friday, and Sunday at 1:30 PM
  • Saturday at 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM
Weekday Fraser Train
Weekend Fraser Train
Fraser Train crosses the Bass Point Creek High Bridge
Classic Coach Class
Lift on our Fraser Trains Call to confirm availability
Open Air Car (Valley View Car)
The exterior of our cupola style Rock Island caboose
Rock Island Caboose
The exterior of our climate controlled coach car
Interior shot of our climate controlled coach