244 crosses our 156′ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge 1003 winds its way through the Des Moines River Valley The view from below as a train crosses the bridge Climate controlled coach Open air Valley View car Rock Island cupola caboose
Covid-19: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, masks are required in the depot, museum, and common areas aboard the train.
Overview
The Fraser Train is our classic excursion train, operating Thursday through Sunday from Memorial Day Weekend through October 31. Travel from Boone to the old coal mining town of Fraser (and return) in 1920’s era coach cars, experience what it was like to ride the rails in a caboose, get an unparalleled view of the river valley from our popular open-air car, or enjoy the view in the climate controlled comfort of our Chicago and North Western bi-level commuter coach.
Ticket Prices and Schedule
Dates of operation – Memorial Day Weekend through October 31
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday at 1:30 PM only
- Saturday at 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM
Level of Service | Adults | Children | |
Classic Coach Class | ![]() | $22 | $9 |
Valley View Open Air Car | ![]() | $35 | $18 |
Caboose | ![]() | $30 | $15 |
Dates of operation: Memorial Day Weekend through October 31
Is the train handicap accessible? Only Classic Coach Class is handicap accessible. Please call 1-515-432-4249 to confirm availability.
Is the train climate controlled? Only Climate Controlled Coach Class is air conditioned
Are restrooms available on the train? Yes
Is museum admission included? Yes
Are reservations required? Prepaid reservations are required
Other notes:
- No smoking on board the train, or on museum grounds
- Be at the depot one hour prior to departure time
- We reserve the right to substitute motive power and/or equipment
- Service animals only
Concession Car Concession Car Lift on our Fraser Trains Call to confirm availability Classic Coach Class Climate Controlled Coach Fraser Train crossing our Bass Point Creek on a beautiful Saturday in the fall Fraser Train at the Des Moines Y-Camp Fraser Train crosses the Bass Point Creek High Bridge Fraser Train at the depot