James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center

09/03/2026

07/16/2026

Dust off your boots and join us for The Day of the American Cowboy on Saturday, July 25 at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad!

Here is some of the fun we have planned for the whole family:
• Steam Train Rides at 1:30 pm and 4 pm: Ride behind the historic, coal-fired No. 8419!
• Dress the Part: Wear your favorite cowboy or cowgirl gear.
• Chuck Wagon Grub: Feast on local Iowa BBQ from Whatcha Smokin'.
• Rubber Duck Hunt: Find one of 75 hidden cowboy ducks to keep and win prizes!
• Explore & More: Tour a classic diesel locomotive, tackle the giant cowboy hat scavenger hunt, and enjoy other western-themed activities.

Get your tickets now: bsvrr.com or 515.432.4249

07/10/2026

Get your tickets for a train ride through the beautiful Des Moines River Valley this weekend. You’ll cross the spectacular 156-foot-tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge and the Des Moines River Bridge on your relaxing journey through the valley. Don’t forget, your ticket includes admission to the 9,000-square-foot James H. Andrew Railroad Museum. And be sure to stop by the gift shop to pick up a souvenir of your day!

Get tickets at bsvrr.com, or call 515.432.4249 today until 4:00 p.m.

We’ll see you this weekend! All aboard!

06/29/2026

Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!

For this day only, Classic Coach Class tickets for our 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm Fraser Trains are just $17.76 for adults and $2.50 for kids.

The Fraser Train is our classic excursion, crossing the 156-foot-tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge and the Des Moines River Bridge on its way through the beautiful Des Moines River Valley. Your train ticket also includes admission to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum, which features artifacts and displays showcasing a wide variety of railroad interests.

Get your tickets for this July 4th ride aboard Iowa’s Scenic Line by visiting bsvrr.com or by calling 515.432.4249 (Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.). A limited number of Classic Coach Class tickets may also be available at the ticket window on the day of the trip.