Green Mountain Railroad – White River Junction, Vermont
See the beautiful state of Vermont on the scenic rail excursion in the fully restored 1950′s and 1930′s passenger coaches pulled by the vintage diesel locomotives. The White River Flyer excursion go round trip from White River Junction to Thetford, Vermont. There is a quick stop at the Montshire Museum in Norwhich near the Connecticut River. The Green Mountain Flyer travels from Bellows Falls to Chester on Fridays for a uniquely beautiful rail ride passing covered bridges, a waterfall and gorge at Brockway Mills. The Champlain Flyer travels along Lake Champlain and fertile farm lands for holiday and group excursions. These special rides include holiday trains for Easter, Mother and Father’s Day, Independence Day fireworks, Halloween and Santa train.
When you are on the train you be able to enjoy a snack bar with things such as chips, cookies, candy and soft drinks. If you are on the special trains you may have food included, check when you make your reservations. You are allowed to bring food on board except in the Classic Coach. There are two tables reserved in the dining car of the Classic Coach that you can go and eat at.
If you are on the train when it is hot outside the train is cooled but not air conditioned, but in cold weather you may want to bring a blanket to cover with, just like they had to in the past.
All the locations for the train have wheel chair lifts but check to find out if your chair will fit on the train. Some of the vintage trains do not accommodate wide wheelchairs
Children love to ride the train and are welcome on these trips. Just know that they must be accompanied by an adult to be able to ride the train.
There is a Classic Coach which may be the one that you want to ride. It is a restored 1913 Rutland Railcar. This is a wooden coach with higher windows and high back upholstered seats. It is believed to be the oldest standard gauge passenger car still in active revenue service in New England.
There are narrators on each of the trains that will give you the story of the area that you are traveling through. If you have questions they will do their best to answer them.
It is recommended that you arrive approximately one half hour before the train departs. In the fall you may want to arrive a little earlier since this time of year is very busy. Although you don’t need reservations, except for large groups, it is a good idea to be there early enough to assure yourself a seat. Then you can enjoy the beautiful trees and scenery as the train goes on its trip.
Location: 54 Depot Street, bellows Falls, Vermont
Phone: 802-463-3069 or 800-707-3530
Email: railtour@vermontrailway.com