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Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

Heritage excursion railway in Boone, Iowa.

Boone, Iowa

Heritage excursion railway Dinner trainOperating

SeasonThursday–Sunday, Memorial Day weekend to October 31, plus Santa Express November 27 to December 20, 2026

Iowa's excursion line out of Boone, crossing the high Bass Point Creek trestle — Thursday to Sunday, Memorial Day weekend to October 31, with a named dinner train and a Santa Express to close the year.

Visitor information

Ride durationNot published by the operator
Published faresNot published by the operator
AccessibilityNot published by the operator
ParkingNot published by the operator
Typical seasonThursday–Sunday, Memorial Day weekend to October 31, plus Santa Express November 27 to December 20, 2026
Dinner serviceYes — this operation runs dinner trains (see the operator's site for dates)
Book earlyNot flagged
Official siteOfficial site ↗

✓ Last verified: November 2026

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