With evening rides at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm, head to the railway after work to unwind and kick off the weekend. MoonRunners and Yoyo Froyo food trucks begin serving at 4:30 pm, and Thirsty …

2026 Schedule – Go to Buy Tickets to Order ** Please note that all 2026 Operate-a-Loco sessions are sold out! ** March Weekday Ride, Thursday, March 19 – 10:30 Hop Into Spring, Saturday, …

The North Carolina Railway Museum is home to the New Hope Valley Railway, which operates trains on scheduled operating days. Click on Buy Tickets to view availability and purchase online.

All guests should park in this lot to access the open-air museum and rail yard of the New Hope Valley Railway. The ticket booth is conveniently situated near the entrance.

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Out of respect for the history of Mr. Bonsal and his fellow investor’s plans for building the New Hope Valley Railroad in 1904, the ECC NRHS group decided to name their historic railroad …

For one unforgettable hour, you’ll be at the throttle on an 8-mile round trip along the New Hope Valley Railway, winding through a scenic North Carolina pine forest.

We also operate the New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR)—affectionately called “The Triangle’s Train.” Visitors enjoy an hour-long, 4-mile round trip through piney woods and across a trestle …

Please note: Our museum and railway are operated entirely by volunteers and are not open daily. You are welcome to call or email us, but responses may take time.

Departing on Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, and 20, 2025, Santa Express offers passengers a one-hour scenic journey through the woods of New Hill, decorated with twinkling lights and holiday cheer.