Lunch Train

Click here to purchase B&SVRR Lunch Train tickets

Enjoy a delicious lunch on the rails as you travel through the beautiful Des Moines River Valley.

  • Climate controlled “City of San Francisco” and “City of Los Angeles” cars.
  • Crosses the 156′ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge.
  • Crosses the Des Moines River near the Des Moines Y-Camp.

Schedule and Prices

  • Operates SATURDAYS ONLY (5/25/24-10/26/24)
    • N/A during Day Out With Thomas event
  • $70 per person (all ages)
  • Departs at 11:00 AM
  • Arrives back in Boone at 1:45 PM
  • Prepaid reservations are required
  • Please arrive one hour before departure time

Lunch Train Menu

Effective January 1, 2024

  • Main Entrees
    • Smashed Burger
    • Smoked pulled pork sandwich
    • Chicken pesto sandwich
    • Macaroni & cheese
  • Sides
    • Coleslaw
    • Potato chips
  • Dessert
    • Hazelnut Brownie with Ice Cream

  • Beverages
    • Water, Soda, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Coffee
Passengers enjoy their dessert aboard the Wolf Lunch Train
Wolf Train descends into the Des Moines River Valley
Wolf Train parked at our depot in Boone
Passengers enjoy the view from the observation deck of the Wolf Train
Wolf Train crosses the Bass Point Creek High Bridge in the autumn
Wolf Train crosses the Des Moines River near Fraser
Interior of our City of Los Angeles car
Interior of our City of San Francisco car
Click Image to purchase tickets