Black River & Western Railroad

Trains & Events


All trains are diesel-powered except where otherwise noted.

We reserve the right to alter published schedules and substitute equipment and motive power without notice and as operating conditions demand. For a list of planned steam dates, please visit the steam page.

Events marked with (R) require reservations. Ticketing for all other trains is first come first serve.

Click here for more information on reserved ticketing at BR&W.


April (closed)


May


National Train Day
Railroad equipment will be on static display - May 11 only. Trains do not operate.
Three Bridges Excursions (R)
Extended length passenger excursions over our entire line between Ringoes and Three Bridges. Reservations required. Buy tickets today!
Summer Excursions
Our traditional excursions between Flemington and Ringoes. (May 27 ONLY)

June / July / August


Summer Excursions
Our traditional excursions between Flemington and Ringoes.
Three Bridges Excursions (R)
Extended length passenger excursions over our entire line between Ringoes and Three Bridges. Reservations required.
Readin' Railroad Story Time (R)
Enjoy a round-trip excursion between Flemington and Ringoes, and the Conductor will narrate a popular children's book. Kids can follow along with their own complimentary copy of the book! Reservations required.
Caboose Hops (R)
Ride a train including several cabooses all the way from Ringoes to Three Bridges and back. Reservations required. Every Saturday in July.

September / October


Summer Excursions
Our traditional excursions between Flemington and Ringoes. (September 2 ONLY)
Photo Freight (R)
Unique photo opportunities with vintage freight equipment along our line between Ringoes, Flemington, and Three Bridges. Reservations required.
The Great Train Robbery (R)
Help the Sheriff protect the train from the dreaded Covered Bridge Gang! September 21 only. Reservations required.
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Picking Trains
Visit our gigantic corn maze and pick your pumpkins at Pumpkin Junction. Come ride the train, explore the maze, pick pumpkins, and much more!
The Eerie Limited (R)
Calling all history buffs and ghost chasers! Come join us for an evening excursion from Flemington to Ringoes and return. On the way, learn the stories of local train wrecks and railroad hauntings. Reservations required.
Trick or Treat Train (R)
October 26. Departs Flemington Station at 7:00 PM. Reservations required. More information coming soon.

November / December


North Pole Express (R)

An exciting journey to the North Pole to meet Santa & Mrs Claus. Select dates in November and December. Reservations required.