Upcoming Events

 

Below are a few of the many special events hosted by the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad. Click on an event for more details.

 

Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner Train

This romantic two-hour train ride features a three-course meal complete with salad, entree and dessert. All guests (over the age of 21) will enjoy a complimentary champagne toast onboard the train. All ladies will receive one long stem, red rose and a personal size box of Pierre's delicious Swiss chocolate truffles. A local favorite!

Ticket prices includes:
ᄋ Two-hour round trip, train ride to Buckingham Valley, PA.
ᄋ Three course meal.
ᄋ Champagne toast.
ᄋ One long-stemmed red rose for all ladies.
ᄋ Personal sized box of Pierre's Swiss chocolate truffles.

Menu selections are as follows (select entree when ordering tickets):

Salad:
Grilled Asparagus Salad: prosciutto wrapped asparagus served over a bed of arugula, goat cheese, and golden raisins tossed in champagne vinaigrette.

Entrees:

Petit Filet: grilled five-ounce filet served over truffled red potato gratin and sauteed spinach finished with a shiraz demi-glace and roasted garlic butter.

Pan Seared Salmon: fennel-dusted salmon accompanied by saffron pea risotto cake and honey-glazed baby carrots in a lump-crab beurre blanc sauce.

Pasta: orecchiette pasta tossed with oven dried tomato, wild mushroom, spinach, and pine nuts in a mascarpone cream sauce.

Dessert (inlcudes coffee):
Espresso creme brule and fresh berries.

Ticket prices: $92.00 per person
(Railroad Seating) Passengers may be seated with other guests at a table of four.

$131.00 per person (Private Seating - table for two) Passengers are guaranted a private table for two.

Frequently asked questions:
ᄋ Train will be available for boarding at 7:00pm
ᄋ Train departs promptly at 7:30pm and returns to New Hope at 9:30pm
ᄋ All taxes and gratuities are included in ticket fare.
ᄋ Cash bar is available onboard the train.
ᄋ Dressy casual attire is suggested.
ᄋ Professional photos will be available onboard the train.
ᄋ Parking is available at the train station (daily parking fees apply).
ᄋ Smoking is not permitted onboard the train.
ᄋ Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable.

The Railroad reserves the right to alter schedules and substitute equipment as operating conditions demand.


Easter Bunny Express!

Start a new family tradition! Join us to celebrate Easter onboard the annual Easter Bunny Express. The Easter Bunny himself will be joining us onboard our antique train on select dates this Easter Season. During the train ride the Easter Bunny will visit every child, hand out special treats, and pose for photos taken by our staff photographer. Our photo packages make great gifts or family mementos, and will be made available onboard the train.

Ticket price includes:
" 45 minute, 9 mile round trip ride in one of our antique railcars.
" Visit from the Easter Bunny.
" Special treats for the children.
" Historic narration about the train, railroad and landmarks along the way.

Online Ticket Prices:.........Coach .....First Class
Adults (ages 12 & up):......$21.00.... $29.00
Child (ages 2-11):.............$18.00.....$26.00
Toddler (under 2):..............$5.00.......$5.00

First class upgrade - Make the most out of your experience. Ride in the nicest car of our fleet. Be among the first to board the train and be visited by the Easter Bunny. This car features the original mahogany interior, polished brass fixtures, tables and chairs instead of bus type seating, modern climate control and private bar service (seating is limited).

Frequently asked questions:
" Train will be available for boarding approximately 5 minutes before departure time
" Trains depart promptly according to the posted timetable.
" Cash bar and snacks are available onboard the train
" Professional photos will be available onboard the train.
" Restrooms are available at the New Hope train Station
" Parking is available at the train station (daily parking fees apply)
" Smoking is not permitted onboard the train
" Tickets are non-refundable/non-exchangeable.
" Trains will operate during inclement weather

The Railroad reserves the right to alter schedules and substitute equipment as operating conditions demand.

Hourly Excursions

45 minute, 9 mile, roundtrip scenic train ride through historic Bucks County accompanied by historic narration about Bucks County and the New Hope Line

(fares shown are $1.00 off the Ticket Window price)