Up Next in Our Rail Yard
Brew ‘n’ Choo Bonsal Beach Party
Saturday, May 26, 2018
We’re trading high tides for train rides at New Hope Valley Railway’s Brew ‘n’ Choo Bonsal Beach Party on Saturday, May 26, 2018. You don’t need your swimsuit, but still plan on bringing your sunglasses and sunscreen to “Bonsal Beach” during Memorial Day weekend.
The family-friendly event offers one-hour, diesel-powered train excursions, along with festivities in the rail yard. Take photos in front of a tropical beach backdrop and listen to a DJ play beach music.
A beach-cookout menu including grilled shrimp, chicken, hot dogs and corn on the cob will be available for purchase, along with ice cream and non-alcoholic piña coladas and strawberry daiquiris. Adults ages 21+ can enjoy craft beer from Fortnight Brewing Company.
Free short tours of the North Carolina Railway Museum are planned to begin 45 minutes before each train departure time and the Garden Railroad (G Scale) will also be operating.
Purchase tickets and see train departure times on our calendar.
Parties & More
Operate-a-Loco
Operate a real locomotive
from the engineer’s seat
Party Caboose
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caboose for your party
Rent the Rail Yard
Charters, parties, ceremonies
and other rentals
New Hope Valley Railway is the Triangle’s Train offering excursion rides on vintage equipment. In addition to real working trains, we’re home to the North Carolina Railway Museum featuring antique train cars, artifacts, memorabilia and a gift shop.
Year the organization was chartered.
Miles of track for an hour ride out & back.
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