Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.4.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Triangle's Train | New Hope Valley Railway ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.triangletrain.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Tarheel Telegrapher February 2026](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-february-2026/) - Volume 66 – Issue 2 February 1, 2026 From the Brass Hat Welcome to real winter. As I write this, we have had one freezing rain event and may be hit with another. On January 17th we held our annual meeting and were very pleased at the turnout. It was a new location this - [Tarheel Telegrapher January 2026](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-january-2026/) - Volume 65 – Issue 13 January 1, 2026 From the Brass Hat Happy New Year! I hope everyone was able to enjoy holiday time with friends and family, or just found a place to chill and recover from what was a busy Santa Train operating season. We typically do well at Christmas, but this - [NC Railroad Museum awarded federal grants to build new interactive exhibits showcasing railroad innovation ](https://www.triangletrain.com/nc-railroad-museum-north-carolina-ranc-railroad-museum-awarded-federal-grants-to-build-new-interactive-exhibits-showcasing-railroad-innovation/) - (New Hill, N.C., Jan.14, 2026) --The North Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc. (NCRM), home of Triangle’s Train--New Hope Valley Railway, was recently awarded $280,216 in federal grants that will help add more interactive exhibits for visitors to learn about North Carolina railroad history and its role in transportation innovation. With a rail yard, full-size locomotive train - [Tarheel Telegrapher December 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-december-2025/) - Volume 65 – Issue 12 December 1, 2025 From the Brass Hat Welcome to Winter! The cold arrived this week, but as is typical around here, the weather will be all over the place. As of today, the start of our Santa trains is showing some rain, but that may (hopefully) change by the - [Tarheel Telegrapher November 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-november-2025/) - Volume 65 – Issue 11 November 1, 2025 From the Brass Hat Happy November. Wow, that was a successful 30th Anniversary Halloween season. As someone who has seen all thirty, (ouch, I’m getting old) I can definitely say this one ranked up there considering we had to shorten the run this year. While the work - [Tarheel Telegrapher October 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrahper-october-2025/) - Volume 65 – Issue 10 October 1, 2025 From the Brass Hat As I write this we are waiting to see if we will have some severe weather or if it will be nothing. Fingers crossed. I went back and looked at Chris’s Brass Hat article from last October, and I easily could do a - [Tarheel Telegrapher September 2024](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-september-2024/) - Volume 64 – Issue 9 1 September 2024 From the Brass Hat Welcome to September and everything that come with it. We are about to dive into the deep end of the pool as it relates to our schedule. In - [Begin the Holiday Season on Santa Express](https://www.triangletrain.com/begin-the-holiday-season-on-santa-express/) - 30 Years of Family Holiday Traditions with Santa on Full-Sized Trains (Bonsal, N.C., October 29, 2025) -- For three decades, families from across the Triangle and beyond have begun their holiday season aboard the Santa Express train rides at New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR). This year, the tradition continues with festive decorations, seasonal treats, and - [Track or Treat Halloween Express Kicks off Month of Fall Adventures](https://www.triangletrain.com/2025-track-or-treat-halloween-express-kicks-off-month-of-fall-adventures/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Tickets Now on Sale for Rail Yard Events in October 2025 (Bonsal, N.C., September 17, 2025) – This October, New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), the Triangle’s Train, invites families and train enthusiasts of all ages to experience a full month of fall adventures. The lineup includes the Track or - [Join Thomas & Friends in the Garden at New Hope Valley Railway Sept. 13-14, 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/join-thomas-friends-in-the-garden-at-new-hope-valley-railway-sept-13-14-2025/) - (Bonsal, N.C., August 11, 2025) – New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR) will host the Thomas & Friends in the Garden event on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept.14, 2025. The event will feature Thomas the Tank Engine™ and his friends operating on NHVR’s G-scale Garden Railroad, along with full-size train rides on a diesel locomotive. - [Tarheel Telegrapher September 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-september-2025/) - Volume 65 – Issue 9 September 1, 2025 From the Brass Hat We all spend a lot of time down at the museum and the railroad. Some spend a good portion of their free time here. The reasons vary; love of railroads, history, just working on old stuff, or camaraderie. It is a family, and - [Tarheel Telegrapher August 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-august-2025/) - Volume 65 – Issue 8 August 1, 2025 Is it hot enough? A special thank you to everyone that has come out to run our trains this past month in the Bonsal heat. I just returned from a family trip to Alpine Texas, and while it was 103 out there, it’s a lot more challenging - [Tarheel Telegrapher July 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-july-2025/) - Volume 65 – Issue 7 July 1, 2025 From the Brass Hat We’ve had the typical hot and humid summer weather lately and I appreciate all who have volunteered on Wednesdays and weekends to come out and work in it. Some special thank you shoutouts for new and ongoing projects that continue despite the weather. - [Tarheel Telegrapher June 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-june-2025/) - Volume 65 – Issue 6 June 1, 2025 From the Brass Hat We hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend. On May 17th we celebrating Armed Forces Day. The weather cooperated and it was good event. A special thank you goes out to Harold Boettcher for organizing the American Legion Post 116 color guard - [Tarheel Telegrapher May 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-may-2025/) - Volume 65 – Issue 5 May 1, 2025 From the Brass Hat Spring activities and the pollen arrived with full force in April at NCRM. There was plenty of yellow stuff to clean off this year to get ready for what was a very busy month. This year Hop Into Spring returned on April 12 - [Tarheel Telegrapher April 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-april-2025/) - Volume 65 – Issue 4 April 1, 2025 From the Brass Hat It’s pollen season once again. Which means it’s time to wipe down the seats for another operating season. With a successful opener on March 27th, we look forward to our first major event, Hop Into Spring, coming on April 12 and 13. This - [Tarheel Telegrapher March 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-march-2025/) - Volume 65 – Issue 3 March 1, 2025 From the Brass Hat It is with great sadness that I report another loss for our museum. Most know by now that Board Member, Museum Chair and all-around friend of the NC Railway Museum and New Hope Valley Railway, Tim Carroll passed away February 12th after a - [Tarheel Telegrapher February 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-february-2025/) - Volume 65 – Issue 2 February 1, 2025 From the Brass Hat Well, it looks like the weather is finally giving us a break. Today is the 26th , and it actually hit 50 where I live. Weather does not stop the work at Bonsal, but it sure is a lot nicer when its north - [Tarheel Telegrapher January 2025](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-january-2024-2/) - Volume 65 – Issue 1 January 1, 2025 From the Brass Hat Happy New Year! As I write this, it is still 2024 and I hope everyone had a good Christmas with family and friends. It was a time to relax after a busy and very successful holiday train season. I would like to thank - [Tarheel Telegrapher December 2024](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-december-2024/) - Volume 64 – Issue 12. December 1, 2024 From the Brass Hat Happy Holidays. This month’s article is a bit different as it is coming from someone other than Chris Tilley. By now, everyone has either read Cindy Grau’s board election announcement or heard through the grape vine that we have selected some new officers - [Tarheel Telegrapher October 2024](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-october-2024/) - Volume 64 – Issue 10 October 1, 2024 From the Brass Hat October has arrived with all it’s fury. Rain, Hurricanes, Halloween Prep and, of course, executing the train rides themselves, and cleaning up after. We will need maximum participation from everyone who can be available to help, especially for the rides. The lineside vignettes - [Tarheel Telegrapher August 2024](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-august-2024/) - Volume 64 – Issue 8 1 August 2024 From the Brass Hat Thanks to everyone who came out to the Museum and participated in running our trains, attended the Rules & Safety training and all the other myriad things we - [Tarheel Telegrapher July 2024](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-july-2024/) - Volume 64 – Issue 7 1 July 2024 From the Brass Hat In case nobody noticed, Summer is here! Thanks to everyone who came out despite some significant heat to run some successful trains. We had a pretty full train - [Tarheel Telegrapher June 2024](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-june-2024/) - Volume 64 – Issue 6 1 June 2024 From the Brass Hat Welcome to June, my friends! I hope everyone had a chance to take some time off on the Memorial Day weekend to enjoy some good weather, family and - [Tarheel Telegrapher May 2024](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-may-2024/) - Volume 64 – Issue 5 1 May 2024 From the Brass Hat Hooray, Hooray, the first of May! It looks like April was successful, with the Anniversary celebrations getting some good media attention and great response from our volunteers to - [Tarheel Telegrapher April 2024](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-april-2024/) - Volume 64 – Issue 4 1 April 2024 From the Brass Hat Spring has sprung! Since this date is also “April Fool’s Day”, you will find a couple of humorous articles from past issues and a small dab of humor from Doc - [Tarheel Telegrapher March 2024](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-march-2024/) - Volume 64 – Issue 3 1 March 2024 From the Brass Hat Spring is almost here! February was a much calmer month around the Museum, but many things were getting done. Plenty of planning and administrative work has continued. The Board of - [Tarheel Telegrapher February 2024](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-february-2024/) - Volume 64 – Issue 2 1 February 2024 From the Brass Hat Welcome to February and even a little warm weather, at least for a few days. Plenty of activities are planned for February, some we are used to and some new. - [Tarheel Telegrapher January 2024](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-january-2024/) - Volume 64 – Issue 1 1 January 2024 From the Brass Hat All Hail the arrival of a New Year! 2024 has plenty of promise for the NCRM as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary in Bonsal and the 120th Anniversary of the - [Tarheel Telegrapher December 2023](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-december-2023/) - Volume 63 – Issue 12 1 December 2023 From the Brass Hat Welcome to Winter! The leaves are on the ground and the thermometer is showing abnormally cold temps. We have rain in the forecast, so that must mean it will be warming - [Tarheel Telegrapher November 2023](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-november-2023/) - Volume 63 – Issue 11 1 November 2023 From the Brass Hat Gina and I gratefully thank everyone for their sincere expressions of sympathy and condolences upon the passing of my mother. The beautiful flowers from the NCRM were a pleasant surprise. All - [October 2023 Tarheel Telegrapher](https://www.triangletrain.com/october-2023-tarheel-telegrapher/) - Volume 63 – Issue 10 1 October 2023 From the Brass Hat I have to open this month with a HUGE “Thanks” to everyone who came out to help with the Halloween decorating. The simple act of putting all the displays on the - [Tarheel Telegrapher September 2023](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-september-2023/) - Volume 63 – Issue 9 1 September 2023 From the Brass Hat Greetings to everyone and I hope you enjoyed the “slow” week at the end of August and survived the Tropical Storm. August was a good month for us, with a - [Tarheel Telegrapher August 2023](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-august-2023/) - Volume 63 - Issue 8 1 August 2023 From the Brass Hat July was a busy month and I’m glad that I got to see a lot of y’all out at the yard. It seems that we should have been equipped with life jackets and swim fins for the Brew - [Tarheel Telegrapher July 2023](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-july-2023/) - Volume 63 - Issue 7 1 July 2023 From the Brass Hat What constitutes a “successful” train ride on our line? That could be many things to many people, but here are a few suggestions. First and foremost, it was safe – nobody got injured and nothing - [Tarheel Telegrapher June 2023](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-june-2023/) - Volume 63 - Issue 6 1 June 2023 From the Brass Hat Hi all and thanks to everyone who had a hand in preparing and executing the Nuclear Fuel Train Veterans’ rides. This began with the Save the 10 project when Duke Energy donated the two cabooses - [Tarheel Telegrapher May 2023](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-may-2023/) - Volume 63 1 May 2023 From the Brass Hat Hi all and thanks to everyone who had a hand in preparing and executing the Hop Into Spring rides. We had the third best April in our history with 1584 riders. From all reports, the trains ran - [Tarheel Telegrapher April 2023](https://www.triangletrain.com/120223-2/) - Volume 63 - Issue 4 4 April 2023 From the Brass Hat Greetings from the sunny Florida Keys! As you read this, opening day is now in the books. Thanks to everyone who had a hand in preparing and executing. While preparations for - [Tarheel Telegrapher March 2023](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-march-2023/) - Volume 63 - Issue 3 21 March 2023 From the Brass Hat Hi everyone and welcome to summer (or so it seems). We had a streak of hot weather that broke a lot of records for February. It came at a good time - [Tarheel Telegrapher February 2023](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-february-2023/) - Volume 63 - Issue 2 1 February 2023 From the Brass Hat Wow! What a month January was. I am pleased to announce up front that Rob Grau, Tom Hutchinson and Jimmy Sumerell were inducted into the Order of the Rusty Spike for long-term service above - [NC Railway Museum Relocates 10 Historic Railcars](https://www.triangletrain.com/nc-railway-museum-relocates-10-historic-railcars/) - (BONSAL, N.C., May 10, 2022)—The North Carolina Railway Museum (NCRM) is moving ten historic railroad cars by crane and flatbed trailers over public roadways from a Duke Energy property to its rail yard five miles away. The move of the train cars from the property of Duke Energy’s Harris Nuclear Plant to the rail yard - [Join Thomas and Friends in Our Garden Railway  ](https://www.triangletrain.com/join-thomas-and-friends-in-our-garden-railway/) - (Bonsal, N.C., August 29, 2022) -- New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), the Triangle’s Train, will feature Thomas the Tank Engine along with many of his friends on the railway’s Garden Railroad (G scale) Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. Visitors to NHVR can take a ride in passenger cars pulled by a real diesel train and watch - [Tarheel Telegrapher January 2023](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-january-2023/) - Volume 63 - Issue 1 1 January 2023 From the Brass Hat Hello everyone and welcome to 2023. Happy New Year! I sincerely hope that everyone enjoyed the time off over the holidays, you were able to stay at least half-way warm, and nobody got sick. Our - [Tarheel Telegrapher December 2022](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-december-2022/) - Volume 62 – Issue 12 1 - [Tarheel Telegrapher November 2022](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-november-2022/) - Volume 62 - Issue 11 1 November 2022 From the Brass Hat Hello - [Tarheel Telegrapher October 2022](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-october-2022/) - Volume 62 – Issue 10 1 October 2022 From the Brass Hat Hello everyone. Fall is officially here and the busy time of the year is on top of us. Halloween trains begin on 15 October, but prep has already begun in earnest. Most of the usual things will be seen along - [Tarheel Telegrapher September 2022](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-september-2022/) - Volume 62 - Issue 09 1 September 2022 From the Brass Hat Hello everyone. It is so good to - [Tarheel Telegrapher August 2022](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-august-2022/) - Volume 62 – Issue 08 1 August 2022 From the Brass Hat Hello everyone. Sorry this is late, but somehow I wound up catching COVID and losing connectivity to the internet before I could send it out to you. July was just as busy as the previous months were, but that - [Tarheel Telegrapher July 2022](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-july-2022/) - Volume 62 – Issue 07 July 2022 From the Brass Hat Wow, what a month June was. After only one operating day in - [Tarheel Telegrapher June 2022](https://www.triangletrain.com/june-2022-tarheel-telegrapher/) - Volume 61 – Issue 06 1 June 2022 FROM THE BRASS HAT Greetings Team! Welcome to June. It will be a very busy month with six ride days, Operate-A-Loco day and two Safety Training days. I am very happy to announce that “The 10 are saved!” Our ten railcars were successfully - [Tarheel Telegrapher May 2022](https://www.triangletrain.com/tarheel-telegrapher-may-2022/) - From the Brass Hat by Chris Tilley Hi Y’all! This ride season has begun with a flurry of activity and set a new record in the process! Our BEST opening month ever. The Hop into Spring rides were well attended and the place was really looking sharp thanks to a lot of hard work on - [Tarheel Telegrapher April 2022](https://www.triangletrain.com/the-tarheel-telegrapher-april-2022/) - From The Brass Hat Hello everyone and welcome to spring! It has been a long time coming, but our 2022 season is now upon us. Granted, we have already had a couple of small events, but now the season is about to begin in earnest. I am sure many of you will be participating in - [North Carolina Railway Museum Receives $3,500 Grant to Restore Historic Goldston Depot](https://www.triangletrain.com/north-carolina-railway-museum-receives-3500-grant-to-restore-historic-goldston-depot/) - The North Carolina Railway Museum, Inc., home to New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), received a national grant to help restore a historic depot in its rail yard that will be used to educate visitors. A 2019 National Railway Historical Society, Inc. (NRHS) Heritage Grant was awarded in May for the restoration of the 1884 Goldston - [Upcoming September & October Rides at NHVR](https://www.triangletrain.com/upcoming-september-october-rides-at-nhvr/) - We have our last Slow Down Sunday ride day of the season on Sunday, Sept. 10 and our Beer, BBQ & Choo Choo ride day on Saturday, Sept. 30 will conclude our Brew 'n' Choo events for the 2017 season. Our family-friendly Track or Treat Halloween Express trains are on Saturdays, October 14, 21 and 28. Purchase tickets - [NHVR’s Family-Friendly Beer, BBQ & Choo Choo Event Planned for September 30](https://www.triangletrain.com/nhvrs-family-friendly-beer-bbq-choo-choo-event-planned-for-september-30/) - New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), the Triangle’s Train, is hosting Beer, BBQ and Choo Choo on Saturday, September 30, a family-friendly barbecue and craft beer event. Each train ticket purchased includes a ride behind a real train locomotive in a covered, open-air passenger car to enjoy North Carolina’s fall weather. NHVR’s food vendor Chef’s House will serve pulled pork - [Goldston Depot has arrived to NHVR Rail Yard](https://www.triangletrain.com/goldston-depot-has-arrived-to-nhvr/) - On Sunday, August 27, 2017, the historical Goldston Depot that served the community of Goldston, N.C. until the mid-1900s made its move to our rail yard in Bonsal. The roof and building traveled in a convoy approximately 30 miles east along US. Route 421 & U.S. Route 64. In November 2015, the North Carolina Railway Museum – - [Brew 'n' Choo Pizza Party Saturday, August 26](https://www.triangletrain.com/brew-n-choo-pizza-party-saturday-august-26/) - On Saturday, August 26, New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR) is hosting a pizza party complete with ice cream, music, train rides and pizza for all ages and craft beer and local wine for adults 21+. Each adult, senior and child train ticket purchased will include a free 6-inch personal pizza and drink from Chef’s House, - [Garden Railroad Festival in the Media](https://www.triangletrain.com/garden-railroad-festival-in-the-media/) - This Sunday, August 13, ride a real train and then watch model trains on more than 1000 feet of miniature track at New Hope Valley Railway’s (NHVR) Garden Railroad Festival. NHVR’s onsite garden railroad features multiple tracks for several trains, including Thomas and Friends™ train cars, to run simultaneously. Here are some of the local - [Pizza in the Rail Yard August 26](https://www.triangletrain.com/pizza-in-the-rail-yard-aug-26/) - The popular Brew 'n' Choo Pizza Party returns to New Hope Valley Railway's rail yard on Saturday, August 26. Pizza is included with each train ticket purchased, while beer, wine and ice cream will be available at an additional cost. Live music and a DJ will also be at the event. Trains depart at 3, - [Garden Railroad Festival of Model Trains on Sun., August 13](https://www.triangletrain.com/garden-railroad-festival-of-model-trains-on-sunday-august-13/) - Ride a real train pulled by a diesel engine and then watch model trains, including Thomas and Friends™ train cars, at New Hope Valley Railway's (NHVR) Garden Railroad Festival on Sunday, August 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Garden model railroad trains are built to represent real trains and NHVR's garden railroad features tunnels, bridges, plants, trees, - [Aug. 13 Garden Railroad Festival at New Hope Valley Railway Features Model Trains](https://www.triangletrain.com/aug-13-garden-railroad-festival-at-new-hope-valley-railway-features-model-trains/) - Model railroad enthusiasts and families can visit New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR) on Sunday, August 13, for a ride on a real train and a look at the railway’s onsite garden model railroad. During NHVR’s Garden Railroad Festival, visitors can watch model trains, including Thomas and Friends™ train cars, operate on more than 1000 feet - [Brew 'n' Choo Ice Cream Social on Sat., July 29](https://www.triangletrain.com/brew-n-choo-ice-cream-social-on-saturday-july-29/) - July is National Ice Cream month and to celebrate, New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR) is hosting its Brew 'n' Choo Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For each train ticket purchased, visitors will get two scoops of ice cream (children under 2 will get 1 scoop) and a choice of - [Military Appreciation Ride Day on Sunday, July 9](https://www.triangletrain.com/military-appreciation-ride-day-on-sunday-july-9/) - As a small way to thank military personnel and their families, New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), will host its Military Appreciation ride day on Sunday, July 9. Just a few days after Independence Day, the railroad will honor those who serve our country with up to four free tickets offered to active duty, reserve, National - [Historical Train Depot Will Find New Home at NHVR in July 2017](https://www.triangletrain.com/historic-train-depot-will-find-new-home-at-nhvr-on-june-25/) - In a unique circumstance in the train world, a depot is coming to the train instead of the train to the depot in July 2017. The historical Goldston Depot is moving to New Hope Valley Railway's (NHVR) rail yard located 30-minutes southwest of Raleigh. It will be used as a depot, gathering place for special - [Military Appreciation Train Ride on Sunday, July 9](https://www.triangletrain.com/military-appreciation-train-ride-on-sunday-july-9/) - New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), will host its Military Appreciation ride day on Sunday, July 9, honoring military personnel and their families. Just a few days after Independence Day, the railroad will honor those who serve our country with up to four free tickets offered to active duty, reserve, National Guard, veterans and retired military - [Luau in the Railyard on Saturday, June 24](https://www.triangletrain.com/luau-in-the-railyard-on-saturday-june-24-2/) - New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), the Triangle’s Train, will host a new Brew ‘n’ Choo Luau train ride event on Saturday, June 24, from 2-9 p.m. at its railyard in Bonsal, located 30 minutes from Raleigh off of Old U.S. 1 South on the Wake-Chatham county line. Ride the train in a Hawaiian setting complete - [Old Train Depot Will Find New Home at New Hope Valley Railway on June 25](https://www.triangletrain.com/old-train-depot-will-find-new-home-at-new-hope-valley-railway-on-june-25/) - Piece of NC railroad history moving 30 miles east from Goldston to railyard in Bonsal It’s the train that arrives to the depot, but on Sunday, June 25, a historic depot will be coming to the train. An 1884 train depot that served the community of Goldston until 1973 is moving to the railyard of - [Luau in the Railyard on Saturday, June 24](https://www.triangletrain.com/luau-in-the-railyard-on-saturday-june-24/) - New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), the Triangle’s Train, will host a new Brew ‘n’ Choo Luau train ride event on Saturday, June 24, from 2-9 p.m. at its railyard in Bonsal, located 30 minutes from Raleigh off of Old U.S. 1 South on the Wake-Chatham county line. Ride the train in a Hawaiian setting complete - [Slow Down Sunday on June 11](https://www.triangletrain.com/slow-down-sunday-on-june-11/) - New Hope Valley Railway's (NHVR) Slow Down Sunday rides are the perfect way to unplug, slow down and have fun on the Triangle's Train. At 12 miles-per-hour, you'll ride through natural beauty over a trestle and through scenic woods. In our high-speed world, Slow Down Sunday encourages riders to transport back to a simpler, slower - [Brew 'n' Choo Bonsal Beach Party on Saturday, May 27](https://www.triangletrain.com/brew-n-choo-bonsal-beach-party-on-saturday-may-27/) - During Memorial Day weekend, New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR) will host its new Brew 'n' Choo Bonsal Beach Party event on Saturday, May 27. NHVR's food vendor Chef's House will serve a beach-cookout menu including hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, coleslaw, and baked beans. For visitors who are 21+, White Street Brewing Co. will have craft beer - [Celebrate Mom and Visit 'Bonsal Beach' in May at NHVR](https://www.triangletrain.com/celebrate-mom-and-visit-bonsal-beach-in-may-at-nhvr/) - New Hope Valley Railway will celebrate two of the most popular holiday weekends in May with train rides. Join us on Saturday, May 13, to celebrate Mom and then on Saturday, May 27 for our new Brew 'n' Choo Bonsal Beach Party event during Memorial Day weekend. Our Bonsal Beach Party will be a family-friendly event - [Visit ‘Bonsal Beach’ on May 27](https://www.triangletrain.com/visit-bonsal-beach-on-may-27/) - New Hope Valley Railway, the Triangle’s Train, brings the beach to the railyard on Saturday, May 27, with its new Brew ‘n’ Choo Bonsal Beach Party. The family-friendly event offers one-hour, diesel-powered train excursions along with festivities in the railyard including food, dessert, craft beer, local wine and live music. Located 30 minutes southwest of - [Brew 'n' Choo Strawberry Festival: Sat., April 29](https://www.triangletrain.com/brew-n-choo-strawberry-festival-saturday-april-29/) - New Hope Valley Railway’s (NHVR) Brew ‘n’ Choo Strawberry Festival on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. is truly a strawberry event. In addition to train rides, visitors can celebrate the prime of North Carolina's strawberry season by purchasing fresh, local strawberries, taking photos with the North Carolina Strawberry Association mascot and - [NC Science Festival on April 9](https://www.triangletrain.com/this-weekend-nc-science-festival/) - Kick off our new season as we celebrate the science of trains at New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR). The 2017 NC Science Festival, which showcases science, technology, engineering and mathematics at venues across the state, will be celebrated at the NHVR railyard on Sunday, April 9 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. In addition to - [Train Ride Events begin again at New Hope Valley Railway](https://www.triangletrain.com/train-ride-events-begin-again-at-new-hope-valley-railway/) - Spring train rides at New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), the Triangle’s Train, begin in April with the North Carolina Science Festival on Sunday, April 9, and Brew ‘n’ Choo Strawberry Festival on Saturday, April 29. The 2017 NC Science Festival, which showcases science, technology, engineering and mathematics at venues across the state, will be celebrated - [Steam Engine #17 Special Early Season Ride](https://www.triangletrain.com/116412-2/) - We're celebrating Steam Engine #17 with a special early-season ride day before the locomotive undergoes a federally-mandated inspection. Join us on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, for train rides, food and hot beverages. Trains depart at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. . During the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) required inspection, the steam locomotive will be disassembled - [Old Train Depot Finds New Life at New Hope Valley Railway](https://www.triangletrain.com/old-train-depot-finds-new-life-at-new-hope-valley-railway/) - Visitors who ride New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), the Triangle’s Train, on Sunday, Nov. 8 will help preserve a piece of railroad history. The North Carolina Railway Museum, home to NHVR, was recently gifted an 1884 train depot that served the community of Goldston, N.C. until the mid-1900s. Businessman Jerry Gaines saved the depot from - [Celebrate Steam with New Hope Valley Railway on Saturday, Feb. 11](https://www.triangletrain.com/celebrate-steam-with-new-hope-valley-railway-on-saturday-feb-11/) - New Hope Valley Railway — the Triangle’s Train — is celebrating its steam engine with a special early-season ride day before the locomotive undergoes federally-mandated repairs. Diesel trains will continue to run throughout the season and visitors can still ride on the same tree-lined tracks between Bonsal and New Hill. A Steam Party, with train - [Brew 'n' Choos Continue](https://www.triangletrain.com/test-post-number-one/) - Our popular Brew 'n' Choos are back! These family-friendly events feature train rides, craft beer, local wines, food trucks and live music performed by local bands.Bladder-friendly, 40-minute train excursions depart hourly during the event. Food and drink are not included in the train excursion fee. Here are the days of our 2017 Brew n Choos. You'll find the - [Weekday Train Rides](https://www.triangletrain.com/test-post-number-two/) - Did you know you can ride our train on two weekdays per month during our season? These weekday rides are held the second Wednesday and the fourth Friday of each month April to September--with an additional Wednesday ride in November. Open to anyone, they're perfect for larger groups such as students, homeschoolers and senior centers.The rides depart at 10 - [2017 Schedule](https://www.triangletrain.com/test-post-number-three/) - We had a successful 2016 season and are preparing for the new year. Online ticket sales will begin soon for our first event in February. See our ride day schedule and watch this website for more information. We look forward to having you as a guest in our rail yard! ## Pages - [Home](https://www.triangletrain.com/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto||55px||” custom_padding=”11px|44px||6px||” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”4.8px” custom_margin=”||1px|||” custom_padding=”5px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Welcome to TriangleTrain” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”197.6px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Welcome to TriangleTrain.com New Hope Valley Railway / North Carolina Railway Museum (NCRM) Come out - [Schedule](https://www.triangletrain.com/schedule/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] 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 – 10:30Hop Into Spring, Saturday, March - [Birthday Party Caboose FAQ](https://www.triangletrain.com/birthday-party-caboose-faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Birthday Party Caboose – FAQ Q: What is the cost of the Birthday Caboose rental?The rental fee is $150.00. 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Host an unforgettable celebration inside our 1913 vintage caboose #335 at the North Carolina Railway Museum! The Birthday - [Donate](https://www.triangletrain.com/donate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1817.8px” custom_padding=”||19px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] PLEASE HELP US TO PRESERVE AND SHARE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD HISTORY! Every Dollar you Donate to our “LOCOMOTION” and “Voices From a Golden Age” projects WILL BE DOUBLED! Please consider making - [Nuclear Fuel Train Escort Cabooses](https://www.triangletrain.com/fuel-train-cabooses/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”5px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”11px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Fuel Train Escort Cabooses The North Carolina Railway Museum is proud to be the new home of two historic fuel train escort cabooses, once used by Carolina Power & Light Company - [Operate-a-Loco](https://www.triangletrain.com/operate-a-loco/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”84.6%” custom_padding=”8px|||||” link_option_url=”https://www.triangletrain.com/operate-a-loco/” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font_size=”13px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||0px||” inline_fonts=”Aboreto” global_colors_info=”{}”] Operate a Loco ** Please note that all 2026 Operate-a-Loco sessions are sold out! ** Take the engineer’s seat and experience the thrill of running - [Plan Your Visit](https://www.triangletrain.com/plan-your-visit/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Plan Your Visit Museum and Railway HoursThe North Carolina Railway Museum and New Hope Valley Railway are currently open to guests on ride days only due to insurance requirements. Purchase TicketsThe North Carolina - [Directions](https://www.triangletrain.com/directions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Directions Museum and Railway HoursThe North Carolina Railway Museum and New Hope Valley Railway are currently open to guests on ride days only due to insurance requirements. The visitor parking lot for the North Carolina - [Corporate Sponsorship](https://www.triangletrain.com/sponsorship/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Join Us in Preserving and Sharing North Carolina Railroad History Become Part of Our Mission! Last year, the North Carolina Railway Museum, Inc. (NCRM) proudly celebrated two milestones: 120 years since - [Membership](https://www.triangletrain.com/membership/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Membership Join Our Volunteer Team! The North Carolina Railway Museum and New Hope Valley Railway are powered entirely by passionate volunteers. Whatever your background, interests, or skills, there’s a place for you here! - [Save the Ten and Preserve NC Railroad History](https://www.triangletrain.com/save-the-ten/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Historic Railcars Are Home! In May 2022, ten historic railcars were relocated from the Harris Nuclear Plant and transported five miles along public roadways to their new home at the North Carolina - [About Us](https://www.triangletrain.com/about-ncrm/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] About the North Carolina Railway Museum The North Carolina Railway Museum, Inc. (NCRM) is an educationally focused, IRS-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in North Carolina. Our mission is to preserve and share - [Contact](https://www.triangletrain.com/contact/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Visiting New Hope Valley Railway When you arrive for your train ride, please come to our free public parking lot and main entrance at: North Carolina Railway Museum, Inc.3900 Bonsal RoadNew Hill, NC - [Exhibits](https://www.triangletrain.com/exhibits/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” - [Goldston Depot](https://www.triangletrain.com/goldstondepot/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ admin_label=”Column” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”2229.4px” custom_margin=”||-736px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Goldston Depot is one of our highest-priority restoration projects. Please consider making a contribution to the North Carolina Railway Museum, home of the New Hope Valley Railway. While we’ve - [Family Caboose #308](https://www.triangletrain.com/family-caboose/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Family Caboose Climb aboard our #308 Family Caboose—your own private railcar for up to 14 passengers! Perfect for families and small groups, this one-of-a-kind caboose offers flexible seating with cozy benches, a roomy - [Adopt a Train](https://www.triangletrain.com/adopt-a-train/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Abel” global_colors_info=”{}”] ADOPT-A-TRAIN The North Carolina Railway Museum is excited to offer a new way for you to connect with history—adopt a train! 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Today, - [Buy Tickets](https://www.triangletrain.com/buy-tickets/) - Click here to Buy tickets. Choose the date and departure time you prefer and click "Get Tickets". Various pricing options will be shown. For assistance, email info@triangletrain.com - [Santa's Reindeer Roundup Express 2020 Rides](https://www.triangletrain.com/santatrains2020/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]New Hope Valley Railway is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with its annual Santa’s Reindeer Roundup Express rides on December 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19. This year’s event will be full of holiday cheer, but due to the pandemic, we’ve implemented safety measures and protocols to - [Groups & Charters](https://www.triangletrain.com/groups-charters/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Groups at the North Carolina Railway Museum Groups of 12 or more receive a $1 per ticket discount on non-special event rides. Please note that discounts do not apply to the following events: - [Weddings & Events](https://www.triangletrain.com/weddings-events/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Host Your Event at the Railway Yard Photo Credit: Jimmy Sumerell Our railyard offers a unique, open-air setting that can be transformed into the perfect backdrop for weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, - [Member News](https://www.triangletrain.com/member-news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blog posts_number=”1″ include_categories=”15″ show_thumbnail=”off” show_content=”on” show_author=”off” show_date=”off” show_categories=”off” admin_label=”Latest Newsletter” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_sidebar orientation=”right” area=”et_pb_widget_area_1″ - [Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser April 20-21](https://www.triangletrain.com/anniversary/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser April 20-21 New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), operated by the North Carolina Railway Museum, Inc. (NCRM), is celebrating a number of significant milestones during our 2024 season. - [Our Railroad History](https://www.triangletrain.com/history/) - The Early Years: 1900-1957 In 1904, a group of investors led by William Roscoe Bonsal sought to build a 20 mile railroad from Bonsal, NC (named after Mr. Bonsal) to West End, NC (now known as Carrboro). At the time, Mr Bonsal was also a Vice President of the Raleigh and Augusta Air Line Railroad - [Apex Union Depot](https://www.triangletrain.com/apex-union-depot-centennial/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]By: R.T.Crowley and J.C.Knowles Venture just nine miles north of Bonsal on the Old US1 highway, and you will find yourself in the heart of historic downtown Apex. As your odometer clicks over that ninth mile, look to your right and you will see Fire Station #1 and the - [Equipment](https://www.triangletrain.com/equipment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Steam Locomotives Click here for details on Locomotive 110 Restoration Project Cliffside #110 at Bonsal after cosmetic restoration. Cliffside #110 was built for a logging railroad tied to McRae Lumber and Manufacturing Company in - [Cliffside #110](https://www.triangletrain.com/cliffside110/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Click here to go to the Restoral Project Website: https://locomotive110.com/ To Donate, click the Donate button above and select Network for Good and put 110 Restoration in the Designation field. - [Help Us Preserve North Carolina Railroad History](https://www.triangletrain.com/help-us-preserve-north-carolina-railroad-history/) - Make a tax-deductible donation today! The North Carolina Railway Museum, Inc.--home of Triangle's Train, New Hope Valley Railway--is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to educate current and future generations about science, technology, and development of America’s railroads while preserving the heritage of railroading along with its connection to and social impacts on - [Blog](https://www.triangletrain.com/news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blog include_categories=”1″ show_author=”off” show_categories=”off” show_pagination=”off” admin_label=”Blog” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” use_dropshadow=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [COVID-19 Safety Measures](https://www.triangletrain.com/covid-19-safety-measures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Masks are no longer required at New Hope Valley Railway. Riders are welcome to wear a mask if they choose. NHV staff will not be wearing masks on the trains or on the - [Test](https://www.triangletrain.com/test/) - Welcome to TriangleTrain.com, the website for New Hope Valley Railway/North Carolina Railway Museum (NCRM). The NCRM operates New Hope Valley Railway so that visitors can experience a ride on our historic railroad. Also affectionately known as the “Triangle’s Train”, it travels along 4 miles of historic track through piney woods and over a trestle on - [NHV #10 - GE 25 Ton end-cab switcher](https://www.triangletrain.com/nhv-10-ge-25-ton-end-cab/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] NHV #10 is a 25 ton end-cab critter built by General Electric in April of 1950 at the General Electric plant in Erie, Pennsylvania. The little 150 hp critter was shipped from there - [Tracking Our Volunteers](https://www.triangletrain.com/tracking-our-volunteers/) - Dave Chasco: Passionate Railfan, Model Train Enthusiast and Longtime Volunteer Dave Chasco’s childhood memories, career, vacations and volunteer work have been inspired by trains--both real and model-sized. As a dedicated, volunteer at the North Carolina Railway Museum (NCRM), which is home to New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), Dave now enjoys sharing his longtime love of - [Old Train Depot Finds New Life at NC Railway Museum](https://www.triangletrain.com/2015oldtraindepotfindsnewlifeatnhvr/) - Nov. 8 Ride Day Raises Funds to Move a Piece of Goldston History (Bonsal, N.C., October 26, 2015) – Visitors who ride New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), the Triangle’s Train, on Sunday, Nov. 8 will help preserve a piece of railroad history. The North Carolina Railway Museum, home to NHVR, was recently gifted an 1884 - [Calendar](https://www.triangletrain.com/schedule/calendar/) - [EX-B&M RDC9 #6929](https://www.triangletrain.com/ex-bm-rdc9-6929/) - The 28-year Saga of an RDC on the Move By: R.T.CROWLEY - NCRM CURATOR OF HISTORY The summer of 1986 brought a fleet of used, but specialized, railroad passenger cars on the market. Some time earlier, the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) had taken over the rail commuter services north of Boston from the Boston - [NHV Excursion Cars](https://www.triangletrain.com/nhv-excursion-cars/) - As a new operating railroad museum back in the early 1980s, what do you use to carry passengers? Most would say, "Passenger cars, of course!" Good answer but suppose the organization does not have the funds to acquire such equipment. That was the situation at Bonsal back then. Casting about, however, the group found two ## Categories - [Events](https://www.triangletrain.com/category/events/) - [News Releases](https://www.triangletrain.com/category/news-releases/) - [Current Newsletter](https://www.triangletrain.com/category/current-newsletter/) - [Past Newsletters](https://www.triangletrain.com/category/past-newsletters/)