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Conway Scenic Railroad

Experience a classic railroad journey through New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley. Enjoy the heritage charm of the Valley Train or travel through the spectacular landscapes of Crawford Notch aboard the Mountaineer.

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Conway Scenic Railroad’s most scenic excursion, the Mountaineer evokes the elegance of 1950s American rail travel. This 4- to 4.5-hour round trip winds through New Hampshire’s breathtaking Crawford Notch, offering guests a condensed yet memorable experience of classic transcontinental train travel.

  • 4 hours
  • 50 - 60 miles roundtrip

Looking for a fun, easy outing the whole family will love? Step aboard Conway Scenic Railroad’s Valley Train—an authentic one-hour heritage branch train ride designed with children, parents, and first-time riders in mind.

  • 1 hour
  • 11 miles roundtrip

All aboard for the funniest ride on the rails!

Join comedian Rob Barnes for Off the Rails—A Comedic Scenic Tour, a one-of-a-kind rolling comedy show aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad.

  • 1 hour

Join Conway Scenic for its annual festive trips to Conway on board Santa’s Holiday Special!

Santa’s Holiday Special is a classic daylight weekend on-train excursion offering a taste of Christmas spirit on our heritage railcars. Santa himself may even make a guest appearance to thrill young travelers!

  • 60-80 minutes

Conway Scenic New Year’s Eve Late Special

Runs December 31st 2026—only

Ring in 2027 on-board the New Year’s Eve Late Special!

This one-time special Train boards at 8:00 pm at North Conway for an 8:15 pm departure. Itinerary includes a trip west into the Mount Washington Valley and over Crawford Notch. Passengers will ring in the New Year on board the train and return to North Conway just after midnight on January 1st. On-board entertainment and a spirit of reverie will make for a festive atmosphere. Drinks and snacks available for purchase on-board.

Journey Time 4+ hours (arriving back just after midnight)

Adults (over 21) only.

  • December 31st
  • 4 hours

Featured Railroad Excursions

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470 Club Excursion From $83

The annual 470 Club Excursion departs the North Conway station at 9 am on November 7, 2026 for an extended run over Crawford Notch! This once a year trip is a favorite of railway enthusiasts. It typically makes several photo stops along the way to enable passengers to disembark and make line-side photos of specially arranged vintage locomotives and equipment. This event typically runs between 5-8 hours and returns to the North Conway station in the evening.

Winter Mountaineer From $83

Join us for a bold Winter adventure! Travel by train over New Hampshire’s supremely scenic Crawford Notch in the winter. This is a seasonal variation of our Mountaineer that offers stunning views of the White Mountains in from the comfort of a classic mid-20th century streamlined train. The Winter Mountaineer departs North Conway Station at 10:30am on select dates from November 28 through March 2027.

New Year’s Eve Late Special

Conway Scenic New Year’s Eve Late Special

Runs December 31st 2026—only

Ring in 2027 on-board the New Year’s Eve Late Special!

This one-time special Train boards at 8:00 pm at North Conway for an 8:15 pm departure. Itinerary includes a trip west into the Mount Washington Valley and over Crawford Notch. Passengers will ring in the New Year on board the train and return to North Conway just after midnight on January 1st. On-board entertainment and a spirit of reverie will make for a festive atmosphere. Drinks and snacks available for purchase on-board.

Journey Time 4+ hours (arriving back just after midnight)

Adults (over 21) only.

About Conway Scenic Railroad Excursions

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Create lasting memories with the whole family aboard Conway Scenic Railroad! Choose from a variety of classic railroad experiences on beautifully restored vintage trains. Begin your journey at our historic Victorian-era station- built in 1874, in the heart of North Conway Village, New Hampshire. 

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Over 1,500 Visitors Love our Train Rides in Conway, NH!

A throwback ride to earlier times

Very nice, relaxing ride through the area. The narrator was informative and the scenery was beautiful. I only wish the ride were longer! Highly recommend.

– Paul R. | Tripadvisor
Beautiful!

We had a great experience! The staff were very friendly and accommodating! We'll definitely ride this train again in the future!

– Karen G. | Tripadvisor
Incredible Experience

Incredible experience, beautiful views, extremely nice staff, and a great guide. Open car was an amazing addition to an already beautiful train. Food options available, round-trip train ride up to Crawford Notch area and back. I want to go 1000 times over.

– Emery Christian | Google Reviews
Breathtaking scenery and wonderful narration!

Wonderful exploration of the White Mountain range. Breathtaking scenery and wonderful narration of the history.

– Victor Stimans | Google Reviews