Media Contact:  Angela Jamison, Communicopia Public Relations  919-371-2730

News Releases

Old Train Depot Finds New Life at New Hope Valley Railway – October 26, 2015

NC Science Festival on April 9

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...

Steam Engine #17 Special Early Season Ride

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...

2017 Schedule

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!

Weekday Train Rides

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...

Brew ‘n’ Choos Continue

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...