Triangle Train: New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, is celebrating two milestones during their 2024 season.
It’s been 40 years since the first train ride for visitors, and 120 years since William Roscoe Bonsal built the New Hope Valley Railroad Company.
So the celebration weekend, on April 20 and 21, 2024, is called the 40/120 Anniversary Celebration.
During this celebration, guests will be taken back to the “golden age of train travel” with a variety of activities and attractions.
Take a train ride through the scenic pine forest
The train rides will take place at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on April 20, and at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. on April 21. Tickets are $14 for adults, $13 for seniors (age 60+) and $11 for children (ages 2-12.) Purchase tickets.
See Ongoing Restoration Projects
Check out the progress of the #17 Steam Locomotive and the #110 Locomotive. Also, explore the 1884 Goldston Depot, tour a Diesel Locomotive Cab and see restored cabooses.
Activities and Commemorative Ticket
There will be a variety of fun activities, and kids can get their commemorative ticket stamped at each exhibit and receive a prize. Train music and old-timey tunes will set the mood.
G-Scale Garden Railroad
The G-Scale Garden railroad will be operating throughout the weekend.
Souvenirs
Buy a 40/120 Anniversary Celebration patch or other train-related souvenirs in the gift shop.
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More Events
Check out our list of free and cheap events in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle this weekend, or our full event calendar in the Triangle, or just look at few upcoming events here:
