New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), The Triangle’s Train, announces its schedule for the 2015 season beginning in April through December. The all-volunteer, tourist railroad is located in Bonsal, N.C., 30 minutes south of downtown Raleigh off of U.S. 1, Exit 89.

The new season begins on Sunday, April 12, in conjunction with the North Carolina Science Festival and concludes with Holiday Santa train rides on Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13.

During operating months, the railroad is open for general ride days on the second Sunday and group ride days on the fourth Friday. Themed, special event ride days are held the last Saturday of the month. Special events for this year include Brew ‘n Choo beer & wine nights, Civil War Reenactments and a Murder Mystery. Each will include activities in the rail yard, train rides and food trucks.

“As the Triangle’s Train, NHVR brings a unique experience to visitors of our rail yard – families with young children, craft beer lovers, and those interested in trains and history,” says NHVR President Chris Tilley. “With the addition of many new special event ride days, we have something for everyone who wants a different kind of weekend adventure.”

Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets online at www.TriangleTrain.com. Any unsold tickets will be available at the train yard ticket booth the day of the ride.

New Hope Valley Railway 2015 Schedule

Diesel and steam locomotives generally operate the second Sunday and last Saturday of each month, April – December, with four departure times 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 3 p.m. A diesel train excursion departs at 10 a.m. the fourth Friday of the month, April – September, and is ideal for groups.

Sunday, April 12 – North Carolina Science Festival

Friday, April 24 – Diesel Train Excursion

Saturday, April 25 – Brew ‘n Choo sponsored by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Saturday, May 9 – I Heart Trains (National Train Day with Amtrak)

Friday, May 22 – Diesel Train Excursion

Saturday, May 30 – Brew ‘n Choo

Sunday, June 14 –General Ride Day

Friday, June 26 – Diesel Train Excursion

Saturday, June 27 – Civil War Reenactment

Sunday, June 28 – Civil War Reenactment

Sunday, July 12 – Military Appreciation Day

Friday, July 24 – Diesel Train Excursion

Saturday, July 25 – Diesel, Steam & Ice Cream

Sunday, August 9 – General Ride Day

Friday, August 28 – Diesel Train Excursion

Saturday, August 29 – Brew ‘n Choo (and pizza, too!)

Sunday, September 13 – Grandparent’s Day

Friday, September 25 – Diesel Train Excursion

Saturday, September 26 – Brew ‘n Choo Murder Mystery

Sunday, October 11 – General Ride Day

Saturday, October 24 – Track or Treat Halloween Train

Saturday, October 31 – Track or Treat Halloween Train

Sunday, November 8 – General Ride Day

Saturday, December 5 – Holiday Santa Train

Sunday, December 6 – Holiday Santa Train

Saturday, December 12 – Holiday Santa Train

Sunday, December 13 – Holiday Santa Train

Operate-A-Loco

Sign up to drive a real railroad locomotive on Saturdays during public ride day weekends and in May, on Sunday.

April 11

May 10

June 13

July 11

August 8

September 12

October 10

November 7