Operations Schedule
 

Important Train Ride Information:
You should arrive at least 35 minutes before the train you plan to ride so as to allow time to park and board your train.
The trip to New Hill and return to Bonsal takes about one hour.
It is the purchaser's responsibility to arrive prepared for any type of weather, as the railroad operates open cars, rain or shine. No refunds or rain checks are offered due to inclement weather. The railroad reserves the right to substitute equipment or cancel any event or excursion without notice. You may call to verify trains are operating before visiting.
 A ticket is not a reservation, please board as soon as possible, trains will depart at the scheduled time or earlier if full.
Limited handicap facilities are available, please contact us regarding any special needs.
Ticket office accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for sales.
Regular ticket fare is $9 per adult / $6 per child age 2 to 12.

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The New Hope Valley Railway is proud to announce online ticket sales.
A limited number of tickets are sold in advance, through a secure online system a few weeks before each ride day. Remaining tickets/seats will be sold at the railway ticket-booth on scheduled ride days, approx. one hour before scheduled departure. Online ticket sales will end Friday night before scheduled ride days.


June 2008
Event Date Departure Time
  Firefighting Equipment Display - Regularly scheduled trains.
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The band Second Stage will be entertaining.
Sunday June 1 11:00am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm & 4:00pm

July 2008
Event Date Departure Time
   Armed Forces Appreciation Day - Regularly scheduled trains.

     The Chris Anderson Band will be entertaining.
Sunday July 6 11:00am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm & 4:00pm

August 2008
Event Date Departure Time
  Keep Cool in the Woods - Regularly scheduled trains.

    The Chris Anderson Band will be entertaining.
Sunday Aug 3 11:00am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm & 4:00pm

September 2008
Event Date Departure Time
  Old Bonsal Day - Regularly scheduled trains.

 
   The band CityFolk will be entertaining.
Sunday Sept 7 11:00am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm & 4:00pm

October 2008
Event Date Departure Time
   Ecology of the New Hope Valley - Regularly scheduled trains.

    The Chris Anderson Band will be entertaining.
Sunday Oct 5

 
11:00am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm & 4:00pm
Halloween Trains - Check back for details Sunday Oct 25 4:00pm
5:15pm
6:30pm
7:45pm

November 2008
Event Date Departure Time
  Fall Harvest Festival - Regularly scheduled trains.

    Don Smith will be entertaining.
Sunday Nov 2 11:00am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm & 4:00pm

December 2008
Event Date Departure Time
  Holiday Trains - Come ride with Santa and enjoy a day on the rails.
Saturday & Sunday
Dec 6 & 7
11:00am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm & 4:00pm
Holiday Trains - Come ride with Santa and enjoy a day on the rails.
   Our last scheduled ride days of the year, and busiest - come early!
Saturday & Sunday
Dec 13 & 14
11:00am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm & 4:00pm

The staff of the New Hope Valley Railway is an all-volunteer crew,
trained to operate the equipment in a safe and professional manner.
If you have any questions concerning the railway or museum, you are encouraged to ask an on-duty staff member.

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