Tickets - Fares - Schedule

Important Train Ride Information:
You should arrive at least 35 minutes before the listed departure time of the train you plan to ride.
Please allow ample time to park and board your train.  The trip to New Hill and return to Bonsal takes about one hour.
Please dress appropriately for the weather the day of your ride. 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.
Restroom facilities are only available at the Bonsal depot.
Ticket office accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for sales.
Regular ticket fare is $9 per adult / $6 per child age 2 to 12. Special event fare and schedule may vary.
Click here - Frequently Asked Questions

The New Hope Valley Railway sells most tickets 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.
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.

July 2009
  Operating Day Activities and Info

Departures

Sunday July 5 
Armed Forces Appreciation Day

Musical entertainment - Chris Anderson Band

11:00am Diesel
12:15pm Steam
  1:30pm Diesel
  2:45pm Steam
  4:00pm Diesel


August 2009
  Operating Day Activities and Info

Departures

Sunday Aug 2
Keep Cool in the Woods

 

11:00am Diesel
12:15pm Steam
  1:30pm Diesel
  2:45pm Steam
  4:00pm Diesel


September 2009
  Operating Day Activities and Info

Departures

Sunday Sept 6
Old Bonsal Day - Local History

Musical entertainment - CityFolk

11:00am Diesel
12:15pm Steam
  1:30pm Diesel
  2:45pm Steam
  4:00pm Diesel


October 2009
  Operating Day Activities and Info

Departures

Sunday Oct 4
Ecology of the New Hope Valley - Wake and Chatham County Parks

Musical entertainment - Chris Anderson Band

11:00am Diesel
12:15pm Steam
  1:30pm Diesel
  2:45pm Steam
  4:00pm Diesel

Saturday Oct 24 Halloween Trains - Advance ticket purchase required - on sale in September.

4:00pm
5:15pm
6:30pm
7:45pm

Saturday Oct 31
Steam Spectacular

 


TBA


November 2009
  Operating Day Activities and Info

Departures

Sunday Nov 1
Steam Spectacular (cont'd)

Musical entertainment - Chris Anderson Band


TBA


December 2009
  Operating Day Activities and Info

Departures

Saturday Dec 5
Sunday Dec 6

New Hope Valley Santa Trains - Come ride with Santa and enjoy a day on the rails.

 

11:00am Diesel
12:15pm Steam
  1:30pm Diesel
  2:45pm Steam
  4:00pm Diesel

Saturday Dec 12
Sunday Dec 13

New Hope Valley Santa Trains - Come ride with Santa and enjoy a day on the rails.

Our last scheduled ride days of the year, and busiest - come early!

11:00am Diesel
12:15pm Steam
  1:30pm Diesel
  2:45pm Steam
  4:00pm Diesel