James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center

James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center The James H. Andrew Railroad Museum is preserving, and telling the story of, Iowa's railroad history.

We are a division of the Iowa Railroad Historical Society, a non-profit 501(c)(3) operating railroad museum located in Boone, Iowa.

06/18/2026
06/17/2026

Good news, steam fans! Steam locomotive JS 8419 is scheduled to power our 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm Fraser Trains this coming Saturday, June 20!

The Fraser Train is our classic 1-hour and 45-minute excursion through the Des Moines River Valley, crossing the 156-foot-tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge and the Des Moines River Bridge.

Tickets are available at bsvrr.com or by calling 515.432.4249. A limited number of Classic Coach Class tickets will be available for purchase at the ticket window on Saturday.

While here, be sure to visit the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and explore its numerous artifacts and displays, stroll through the signal garden, and tour a caboose to experience what life on the rails was like.

And, browse our gift shop for a variety of souvenirs, snacks and beverages.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday! All aboard!

05/29/2026

Comparing our rides and levels of service Posted on April 25, 2024May 14, 2024 by admin The Fraser Train The Wolf Trains Posted in Dinner Train, Fraser Excursion Train, Schedule, Steam, Wolf Lunch Train, Wolf Picnic Train Tagged dinner train, Fraser Train, lunch trains, Picnic Train

05/19/2026
05/15/2026

Happy from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad!

We’re celebrating the day with BIG discounts on Classic Coach Class tickets for tomorrow’s 1:30 PM Fraser Train!

To get your tickets, head on over to bsvrr.com, or call 515.432.4249. Children’s tickets are $5, Adult tickets are only $15. If you prefer to buy them in person, Classic Coach Class tickets will be for sale at the ticket window, while supplies last, tomorrow before departure. Don’t forget, these tickets include your admission to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum. And, look for select gift shop merchandise at 15% off!

All aboard for 515 fun at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad!

05/14/2026

Today’s features a view of the platform during Boone’s 1986 Pufferbilly Days celebration. Notice one of the ever-popular open-air cars, which were converted from outside-braced wooden boxcars.

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225 10th Street
Boone, IA
50036

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+18006260319

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