Holiday Special Rides
Join us for a festive 1-hour or 4-hour train ride, where you will get to listen to holiday music and “The Night Before Christmas” story. Children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, activity packet, and a chance to see Santa Claus! You can also enjoy delicious hot chocolate and other snacks available for purchase inside our concession car.
Tickets sell out FAST for these rides, so be sure to book your tickets soon!
**We install vinyl windows in open-air cars in the winter, so everyone’s body heat warms up the cars, but we recommend dressing warm just in case it gets a bit chilly.
Our Coaches
#2929, #2975, #114
Suitable for All Ages.
- Large open windows*, great for viewing scenery
- Long bench-style seating facing out to open air
- Padded Seats
- Restrooms available during trip
*Vinyl Windows are installed in winter months for heat retention
Suitable for All Ages.
- Large open windows*, great for viewing scenery
- Long bench-style seating facing out to open air
- Padded Seats
- Restrooms available during trip
*Vinyl Windows are installed in winter months for heat retention
Coach #405
-All Ages.
-Open Air
-Equipped with both stair and lift access.
-1000lb capacity for Handicap Car Lift
-Handicap accessible Restroom available during trip.
-These tickets are not available online, so they aren’t booked by passengers that don’t require assistance. To make reservations for this car, contact a ticket agent at 877-413-8724.
Coach #106, #332, #2705, & #549
-All Ages
-Air Conditioning
-Sit in groups of 4 (two seats facing each other)
-Padded Seats
- Restrooms available during trip
Coach #105
-Ages 18+
-Air Conditioning
-Complimentary group photo (1 per reservation)
-Unlimited Non-Alcoholic Beverages
-Complimentary tote bag (1 per reservation)
-Reclining Seats
-Catered snack (small meal with desert) made fresh and delivered every morning
-Restrooms available during trip
2023 Train Experiences
Spring Rides
March 3rd-May 29th
Summer Rides
June 1st-Sept 17th
Fall Rides
Sept 21st-Nov 6th
Winter Rides
Nov 9th-Dec 31st
Holiday Special Rides
Nov 24th-Dec 24th
Firecracker Special Ride
July 1st 2023
Private Caboose
Locomotive Cab Rides
Click Here For The Full 2023 Calendar (PDF)
Are Service Dogs or Emotional Support Animals Allowed On The Train?
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway operates in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and permits Service Animals on Property. Under the ADA, a Service Animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. The work or task the dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability.
Emotional support, comfort and companionship animals are Not Covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act and are not allowed on Property.
Requirements For ADA Compliant Service Animals on Property:
● The Service Animal must be harnessed or on a leash, house broken, and under the owner’s control at all times.
● The Service Animal must remain on the floor and is Not Allowed on any furniture at any time. The service animal cannot be held by the owner.
● If the Service Animal disrupts the journey for anyone else, we will have to consider alternative seating options for the service animal and its owner.
● You must inform our ticket office staff, prior to your scheduled train departure, that you have an ADA Compliant Service Animal.
For additional information and definitions of Service Animals please visit the ADA website: Click To View
