Durango & Silverton Railroad in Colorado

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad winds through spectacular & breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two-million acre San Juan National Forest for an unforgettable year-round adventure. Experience the adventure of traveling by a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the Old West took over a century ago. Relive history with the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a truly spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Voted “One of the World’s Top Ten Most Exciting Train Rides” by the Society of American Travel Writers in 2009.

Learn more at their website HERE.

Cass Scenic Railroad in West Virginia

A RIDE on the Cass Scenic Railroad is a thrilling experience for young and old who may never have seen a steam locomotive. Both are filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation as they approach the old Cass Depot to get tickets from the Agent for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Aboarrrrd”! With a clang, Clang, CLANG of the bell and CHUG, Chug, chug of pistons, the train lurches forward to begin a memorable, spine tingling ride.

STEEL wheels clickety-click in increasing tempo as the train picks up speed on the same standard gauge rails over which more than ONE BILLION board feet of lumber and an equal volume of pulpwood were shipped during the early part of the century, testimony to the vastness and incalculable wealth of this once virgin timber stand.

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Conway Scenic Railroad in New Hampshire

Enjoy an old-fashioned railroading experience with all trains departing from an 1874 train station in North Conway Village. Whether you choose one of Heritage Valley Excursions on the Valley Train or take the Mountaineer to Crawford Notch, this is a journey back in time the whole family is sure to enjoy.

Learn more at their website HERE.

St. Louis Iron Mountain Railway

Via their website…

Welcome to the St. Louis Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson Missouri. We are an entertainment short line excursion railway that offers fun and unique adventures that can only be found on our historical tracks.  We host over 11,000 visitors a year, with the most being at Christmas time. Come visit us!   

We love trains here at the Iron Mountain Railway! Especially our train, which is a traveling history museum with passenger cars that are 9 years old. Stepping back in time, we want you to make some memories as we travel along the tracks.  The Iron Mountain is the only train we know of that is run entirely by volunteers. We want our passengers to have a good time, and we work very hard to make that happen. It’s not an ordinary train, there are lots of activities going on during our excursions. Train robberies, treasure hunts, music, dinosaurs—you just never know who will show up for the ride.  But we guarantee it won’t be ordinary. 

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Big South Fork Scenic Railway in Kentucky

In 1902, Justus S. Stearns of Ludington, Michigan bought 30,000 acres of virgin timberland in southern Kentucky. When coal was discovered soon afterwards, the Stearns Coal & Lumber Company was established. The company built the town of Stearns to serve as the hub of a logging and mining empire that would control over 200 square miles of land, build the Kentucky & Tennessee Railway, erect the first all electric sawmill in the U.S. and employ over 2,200 people living and working in 18 coal and lumber camps.

Most of the buildings in the Stearns business district were painted in company colors – sage green with white trim. The Company office headquarters building and surrounding Company houses were painted white with dark green trim. Residents enjoyed services provided by the Company, such as water and sewage, electricity, and steam heat for their homes. Recreation amenities included a golf course, tennis courts, pool hall, and baseball field for their leisure time.

Learn more HERE.

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Take a trip back in time, to a slower-paced era when railroad travel was a way of life. Relive the romance of the rails when vintage trains provided an escape from the everyday routine. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum provides an interactive, historical experience that will add an extra dimension to your visit to Chattanooga’s popular attractions. Here you will find the only regularly scheduled, full-sized train ride in Tennessee. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is so much more than entertainment… it is your chance to experience the sights and sounds of yesteryear!

Learn more HERE.

Arkansas & Missouri Railroad

“Proudly Serving for over 30 Years!”

The Arkansas & Missouri Railroad is an independent, Class III railroad serving a 150 mile corridor from Fort Smith, AR to Monett, MO. Together with our affiliates, we are committed to continually improving our transportation services for the long-term success of the company and the communities we serve.

The A&M Railroad operates an excursion train that is a major tourist attraction for the state. Riding the train allows one to take in some of the most scenic and rugged parts of the Boston Mountains.  Regular excursions depart from depots in Springdale, Van Buren, and Fort Smith.  Private and corporate charters are available for all occasions, including holiday themed trains.  Fundraising opportunities are available for nonprofit organizations.  Special rates are offered to groups of (20) or more.

Learn more HERE.

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad in Maine

Celebrating over 150 Years of Railroading!

This year, the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad offers weekend round trip excursions from our Unity Maine venue. Our season starts in February with special event trains, then regular excursions most weekends from Memorial Day through through October.  Finally we end our season with our Christmas specials. Enjoy the beautiful piney woods, rolling fields, and creeks from either our open air observation car or from the comfort of our classic coach.  Travel time is approximately one hour. Learn more at their website HERE!

The Kansas Belle Dinner Train

The goal of the Kansas Belle Dinner Train is a nostalgic trip back into the 1940’s era. You’ll experience beautiful scenery on a 22 mile round trip departing from the Baldwin City Depot while listening to 1940’s music.

The Midland Railway preserves the history on the first railroad line south of the Kansas River, originally constructed in 1867 by the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad.  

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Northwest Railway Museum: Train rides and shed update

The Northwest Railway Museum is happy to announce that winter train rides will be offered for the first time beginning on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 (weather permitting). Winter train rides will be available on Saturdays from Jan. 16 through March 27 (weather permitting.)

Winter rides are 90 minutes long onboard historic rail equipment along the museum’s 5.5 miles. This is the first time in the museum’s history that train rides have been offered during January-March. Rides begin at either the North Bend Depot or the Snoqualmie Depot.

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