New Hope Valley Railway Coverage

All aboard for family train tours starting April 9

The one-hour ride departs the NHVR station in New Hill, site of the North Carolina Railway Museum, and takes visitors on an eight-mile roundtrip in covered, open-air passenger cars. Ticket prices range from $9 - $16.

Take the Kids: New Hope Valley Railway

The New Hope Valley Railway, affectionately known as the "Triangle's Train," is a great way to enjoy the slower pace of life as a family.

Tara Lynn, WRAL contributor

New Hope Valley Railway offers family fun

WRAL contributor Tara Lynn takes us for a ride on the New Hope Valley Railway.

Tickets going fast for New Hope Valley Railway's Halloween, Christmas trains

Tickets are now on sale for New Hope Valley Railway's really popular Halloween and Santa Train.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

To meet demand, New Hope Valley Railway adds more departure times

If you're not familiar with the railway, the destination in the small southwestern Wake County community of New Hill features vintage diesel and steam engines that pull open-air cars for hour-long rides through the rural area.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

New Hope Valley Railway opens 2021 season with Easter event; tickets going fast

After COVID canceled most of last year's season, the North Carolina Railway Museum, which operates New Hope Valley Railway, will launch its 2021 season early with a new event, according to a press release. Tickets are going fast.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

New Hope Valley Railway reopens, plans Halloween and Christmas trains

New Hope Valley Railway announced Friday that it will reopen to the public Oct. 10 with its popular Track or Treat: Halloween Express trains and plans for a Christmas event.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

New Hope Valley Railway plans Thomas in the Garden event this weekend

For Thomas the Tank Engine fans out there, New Hope Valley Railway has a special event this weekend.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Get your tickets: New Hope Valley Railway, Wake County's tourist railway, preps for launch of 2019 season

New Hope Valley Railway is gearing up for its 2019 season of train rides and special events. The tourist railway opens to the public in April and will offer rides several times each month through December.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Check it out: Eagle Scout completes wooden train playset at New Hope Valley Railway ahead of Thomas in the Garden event

New Hope Valley Railway will host a special event next month for Thomas the Tank Engine lovers that includes play on a new train playset built by a local Eagle Scout.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor