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Latest News

Last Update May 10, 2013

Visit us on May 11 for National Train Day!

Ride the BR&W all the way to Three Bridges!

Train & Events News

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Project News

Visit the Projects page for more information.

  • May 10: #60 will be out on the line for test runs on May 11. Stop by and get a glimpse of her fresh paint!
  • May 8: Tickets now available for our July Caboose Hops!
  • April 20: Tickets now available for our 2013 Three Bridges Excursions!
  • May 8: Winter maintenance on #60 is complete!
  • April 1: Winter maintenance on #60 is on schedule. We can't wait to fire her up later this Spring!

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Get Involved!


Do you still play with trains? Our entire staff is made up of volunteer railroaders...folks of all ages that share a common love of railroading. If you're interested in participating in any of our functions you can join us and get started...no experience necessary! This is just a partial list of the functions we need help with:

  • Operating Department: Work as a Trainman, Brakeman, Conductor, Fireman, or Engineer.
  • Mechanical Department: Work on our historic railroad equipment...tasks as simple as painting a coach or as complex as working on a steam locomotive!
  • Event Planning & Support: Help us plan and run our special events.
  • Grounds Maintanence: We can always use a hand keeping things tidy around our train stations.

Join the Trust and get started as a volunteer railroader today!
Visit the Volunteer Page