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are now operating.
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Eat wings, raise funds for the Iowa RR Historical Society

Every Wednesday in June, when presented the ticket below, Buffalo Wild Wings of Ames will donate 10% of pre-taxed food sales (less alcohol and promotional discounts) to the Iowa Railroad Historical Society.  Now, you can make your hump day even better -- help the Iowa Railroad Historical Society, AND enjoy a great meal -- just clip the ticket below!






Help "Repair the Rock"Events Calendar 2013 
Photo by Loren Karr
For some time, our Rock Island passenger coach has been sidelined. This is significant not only because it limits our capacity during special events such as our Day Out With Thomas, but it is also our only passenger car with handicap accessibility. Without it, persons using walkers and wheelchairs are unable to ride our train. Necessary repairs to the car will cost upwards of $50,000.
Photo by Loren Karr
One way you can help to "Repair the Rock" is by purchasing this special t-shirt.  The shirts are available in youth sizes from small to large, and adult sizes from small to 3X.  The shirts are available in yellow, black, white, or red, with jewel colors of clear, black, yellow, red, or pink.

The shirts are $20 ($22 for 2X and 3X sizes)

For more information, or to order, call 1-800-626-0319. Or, click the link below to download an order form.

Download an order form (PDF File)

Mail completed order forms to:  
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
PO Box 603
Boone, Iowa  50036


If you don't wish to buy a t-shirt, you may donate to the repair fund by clicking the button below.

Saturday, May 25
Our full season gets underway!

Dessert Train departs 
at 12:30 PM

Basic Excursion departs at
1:30 PM and 4:00 PM


Dinner Train departs at 5:30 PM

For more information, call
1-800-626-0319

Sunday, July 14

Tom Crooks Memorial
Auto Show

September 5-8

Boone, Iowa's Pufferbilly Days celebration

September 14-15 and 20-22

Day out with Thomas
This September, Thomas is returning to Boone, Iowa!
Tickets available now 1-800-626-0319

October 5, 8, 9 & 12

Pumpkin Express Trains

Saturday, November 2

Motorcar Day at the B&SVRR

November
29 & 30
December 3-7, 10-14

Santa Express Trains
Tickets go on sale November 1




Celebrating 30 Years!
This year marks the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad's 30th year of operations.  Over the next several months, we will be sharing photographs and stories highlighting our 30 years as Iowa's Scenic Line.

Below:  Our first year began with the signing of the paperwork making the purchase of the line from the Chicago & North Western Railway official. -- July, 1983.
Photo from the IRHS Collection



Volunteers Needed!
Photo by John Vilmain
As a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization, the Iowa Railroad Historical Society is always looking for folks who are interested in giving of their time, and helping to carry on our mission to preserve Iowa's railroad history.

Whether you are interested in telling our passengers the story of our line as a tour guide, selling snacks in our snack bar, selling tickets at our ticket windows, welcoming visitors to our museum, or becoming involved in train service as a conductor or an engineer, volunteer opportunities are available right now!

Our tight-knit group of seasoned volunteers are always happy to lend a hand to new volunteers, and to help them attain their goals.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer, please call 1-800-626-0319,
or send us an e-mail.





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