Holiday Special Rides

Join us for a festive 1 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, 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!

Our Coaches

Open Air Coach
Open Air Coach

#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

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2026 Train Experiences

Firecracker Special

Friday, July 3 2026

Winter Rides

Nov 5, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Holiday Special Rides

Nov 27 – Dec 24
2026

Locomotive Cab Rides

Ride Along With Our Engineer

Private Caboose

For Parties Up To 10 People

Rail Bikes

Feb 28 – Dec 24
2026

Click Here For The Full 2026 Calendar (PDF)

Download A McCaysville/Copperhill Walking Map: Click Here

Are Service Dogs or Emotional Support Animals Allowed On The Train?

Blue Ridge 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

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