The Fraser Train

Highlights

Description

Step aboard the *Fraser Train*, the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s signature excursion and a must-do for anyone visiting central Iowa. Departing from Boone, this 1 hour 45-minute journey follows the route once used by coal miners and settlers, winding through forested hills and along the Des Moines River. The highlight is crossing two of Iowa’s engineering marvels — the towering 156-foot Bass Point Creek High Bridge and the long Des Moines River Bridge — offering sweeping views of the valley below. Choose your ideal ride: open-air car for fresh breezes, climate-controlled comfort, or the nostalgic charm of the caboose. With historic locomotives (including steam power on select Saturdays), it’s a beautiful blend of history, scenery, and classic Americana.

Itinerary

• Arrive at the Boone Depot 1 hour before departure for boarding • Travel west through the scenic Des Moines River Valley • Cross the 156′ Bass Point Creek High Bridge and Des Moines River Bridge • Turn around at the historic coal town of Fraser (no detrain stop) • Return to Boone Depot for disembarkation

Price & Availability

Adults $25 (Classic Coach) | $35 (Climate-Controlled, Open Air, or Caboose) | Children $10–$18 | Under 3 ride free. Operates Thursday–Sunday, May 24–Oct 31.

Food & Drink

No meal service; snacks and drinks available at the depot.

Instructions

Arrive 1 hour early for check-in and boarding; reservations strongly recommended.

Restrictions

Pets, strollers, and car seats not permitted onboard. Smoking prohibited.

Transportation

Parking available at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad Depot, 225 10th St., Boone, IA.