Ride the trains in Boone, Iowa!
This weekend, Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt will be wrapping up their 2026 visit to the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. Ride behind a full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine, visit the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum, see Sir Topham Hatt, ride aboard a real electric trolley, take part in games and activities, …
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It’s #ThrowbackThursday at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad! Today, we’re sharing some images from the late ’80s of Charles City Western Car 50 and its early operations from our 10th Street depot to downtown Boone. You can ride Car 50 this weekend during our Day Out With Thomas event—the ride is included with your …
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Welcome to another #ThrowbackThursday at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad! Today, we travel back in time to the mid-1980s as a local Model A club stages a train robbery near the Y-Camp, northwest of Boone.
The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. All of us wish you a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend.
Celebrate the holiday weekend by saving $4 OFF every Day Out With Thomas ticket at Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad! Bring the whole family to enjoy an interactive ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, live music, fun activities, and memories that will last a lifetime. Event Dates: September 12–13 & 18–20 (All dates & Thomas …
Welcome to another #ThrowbackThursday at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. Today, we travel back to 1985 for a look at activity around our depot during that year’s Pufferbilly Days festivities. This year’s event takes place from Friday, September 18, through Sunday, September 20 (also the second weekend of our Day Out With Thomas event). …
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Welcome to another #ThrowbackThursday at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. This week, we emerge from the vault with a few seconds of video from an ad for one of our first Day Out With Thomas events. This year’s Day Out With Thomas event is only a few days away, and tickets for select departure …
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You’ve ridden our trains and pedaled with Rail Explorers—now it’s time to experience the rails like track crews did in the golden age of railroading! Ride our open-air motorcars across the breathtaking 156-foot tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge and through the scenic Des Moines River Valley. The Deal: • Special Price: $100 (Normally $165 …
Welcome to #ThrowbackThursday at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. Today, we’re heading back to the mid 1980s as we take a look at a few of our early volunteers. Some of these shots were taken at volunteer dinners, some in the offices, and some out on the line. Some familiar faces include Dean Briley, …
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Welcome to another #ThrowbackThursday! Today, we are going back in time to 1998 for a look at photos from our second Day Out With Thomas event. Fast-forward to 2026, and you can spend a Day Out With Thomas at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad on September 12, 13, 18, 19, or 20. Take a …
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