Mark your calendars for November 26th to visit with Santa Claus. This is the day Santa will be visiting the historic Hawthorne Train Station. The Volunteer Railroaders Association has announced that Santa will be stopping by the station between 10am
Operation Toy Train rolls again in 2016
It’s that time of year again!!! Operation Toy Train rolls again in 2016. Join us for our 8th year at familiar locations and even a new one this year! See the schedule below and visit https://www.facebook.com/OperationToyTrain/ for updates. Saturday, December 3
Cape May Intracoastal Waterway Limited motorcar trips
We are happy to announce that the Cape May Seashore Lines public motorcar trips will start to run this Sunday September 18th, 2016. These speeder rides will also operate Saturday Sep. 24, 2016. Trips depart the Cape May station every
BR&W Steam Photo Freight and Night Photo June 25th
The Volunteer Railroaders Association in conjunction with the Black River Railroad Historic Trust is proud to announce a special photographer’s Photo Freight on Saturday, June 25th featuring the Black River & Western #60. The #60 is a 2-8-0 Consolidation and
Hawthorne 2015 Santa Parade
Saturday, December 5 th (Times to be Announced) Hawthorne’s annual Santa parade which ends at the Library. We will have the station open as a Toys for Tots collection site, with snacks available.
OPERATION TOY TRAIN (Toys for Tots Collection) 2015
Saturday, December 12 th – NYS&W Run Times will be released shortly. We’ve had to rearrange some dates, but the train will stop in Hawthorne that morning! Other dates: Dec. 5 th – M&E Flanders, Dover, Rockaway, etc. Dec, 6
Presidents Report – November 2014
Our annual Santa Claus Train Ride returns to Glen Rock this year on November 29, 2014. Once again we will be running 4 trains at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 3pm. Positions are open for Car Hosts, Elves,
Flag Pole Dedication Satuday April 19th
Hello VRA Members! First, a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped out with our 2014 Easter Bunny Trains. We came down to the wire, but once again we sold out both days! As many of you already know, Columbia