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Come one and all! Travelers and Adventurers! Step back in time to ride the Hocking Valley Spring Time Express!
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Announcement
We at the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway would like to thank all of our Friends and Passengers for making our Re-Opening a huge success. We will continue to be open and follow our published schedules. We will also continue to follow Governor Mike DeWine’s Covid-19 guidelines attempting to make your train ride fun and as safe as possible. Our Covid-19 procedures are posted at our Depot.
NOTICE: Athens County has been designated as being at ORANGE ALERT level 2. Passengers are asked to wear a mask unless medical conditions prevent there use. We ask passengers to maintain social distancing when boarding the train and in your seat selection.
The next Hocking Valley Scenic Railway trains are on August 8, 2020 and are scheduled for 12:00 Noon and 2:30 PM and Sunday August 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM for a Train ride to East Logan and return.
Our Ohio’s Friendliest Robbery Train is scheduled for September 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM. Our Caboose Train is scheduled for September 5, 2020. Seating is limited but you can still get tickets on our website or at our Depot.
OUR FEATURED TRAIN RIDES
ABOUT THE HVSR
The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1972 for the restoration, maintenance and operation of historic railroad equipment for the entertainment and education of the general public.
WHAT OUR VISITORS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE!
From the people helping me to get the tickets to helping us on the train, everyone was great. My 3 year old grandson loved the music and danced on the train. Very fun!
– Carol S., TripAdvisor
We had an absolutely great time on the fall robbery ride. Everyone was having a good time and especially good for the kids! Will do it again and will probably go be one of the robbers!
– Barry H., TripAdvisor
First train ride for most on my party. We had Muncies for a picnic on the train. It was difficult to hear about the history but we were able to make out important details. The village was quite a bit of history. Everyone was friendly and informative. The kids had a great time and that was most important. Friendly staff!!!!
– Michelle M., TripAdvisor
This ride happens only three times per year, it's a nice scenic ride, but...the train is stopped by robbers on horseback! They board the train and take your (fake green monopoly) money. At first, I thought it would scare kids...but on the contrary. It was awesome, and they loved it. They were pleasant robbers that let kids pet their horses. :-)
– Cheryl B., TripAdvisorGET INVOLVED
Since 1972, the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway has been entirely managed, operated, and maintained by volunteer members. If you have an interest in historic preservation and interpretation, we have a place for you! Our friendly volunteers have helped make memories for thousands of families over the last 40+years — you can be one of us! And if you’re not local to Nelsonville, that’s okay — you wouldn’t be alone! We have many volunteers from up to a two-hour drive away that help out consistently. Please consider joining today!
The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway has been all volunteer-operated for over forty years. You can be a part of history! There’s always a need for car hosts, brakemen, conductors, depot staff, shop personnel, track maintainers and more! No prior railroad experience is required. With your willingness to learn, we can train you right from your experience and skill level.
Even though we are entirely self-funded through ticket sales, there’s only so far we can go with volunteer labor and tickets. To accelerate our restoration and maintenance projects to help preserve railroad history and make for an even greater experience to our visitors, monetary (and even tool and equipment) donations are always welcome! We are a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, so all donations are tax-deductible! Please consider donating today, and we thank you in advance!