Iowa Railroad Historical Society | Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum | Preserving Iowa's railroad history in Boone, Iowa

Steam Status...
Our steam locomotive will be on hiatus until October. Until then, our 1920's excursion trains will be powered by a diesel locomotive.

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Our steam locomotive, JS8419, "runs around" the train at Fraser, Iowa. Click here for more photos of our line and equipment. Loren Karr Photo

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This Week...

Monday through Thursday
1920's Excursion Train: Departs at 1:30 PM

Friday, September 3
1920's Excursion Train: Departs at 1:30 PM
Dinner Train: Departs at 5:30 PM
For reservations, call 1-800-626-0319

Saturday, September 4
Dessert Train: Departs at 12:30 PM
1920's Excursion Train (1:30 PM / 4:00 PM)
Dinner Train: Departs at 5:30 PM
For reservations, call 1-800-626-0319

Sunday, September 5
Picnic Train: Departs at 12:30 PM
1920's Excursion Train (1:30 PM)
For reservations, call 1-800-626-0319

Day Out With Thomas™

September 18, 19, 24, 25, 26

Tickets include: 25 minute ride on train pulled by Thomas The Tank Engine, a ride on our trolley, and all of the activities in the "Thomas" area, including: magic show, petting zoo, story time, video viewing, inflatables, temporary tattoos, Imagination Station, photo opportunities with Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt, and more!

Trains depart on the hour. Food vendors on site.

Day Out With Thomas Tickets are on sale now!

The Pumpkin Express
October 9, 12, 13, 16
Kids 2-12 years pick out their own pumpkin at the pumpkin patch. Allow approximately one hour and 30 minutes for this ride.

The Pumpkin Express Tickets are on sale now! (web only)

Santa Express™ Trains
Beginning the Saturday after Thanksgiving
Ride to the North Pole, hear Christmas stories and sing carols along the way. At the North Pole, Santa will board the train, and give each child a special first gift of Christmas. Cookies and hot chocolate served on board.

Santa Express Trains Tickets on sale online November 1