Paradise Valley Railroad

06/01/2026

Andre's loader at the Garden Railroad on May 31, 2026. Leif's video.

05/20/2026

Many thanks to Low-Light-Mike for this eight minute video of our ride-on train taken May 10.

Mike blurred many children's faces to respect the wishes that some caregivers express these days. What a difficult ethical challenge for photographers to deal with this situation while videotaping large groups in public!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKj0dVo9Alg

04/29/2026

Looking forward to opening day for train rides and hand-car rides on Sunday, May 3 at 12:30 pm! Still only $2 per ride! Hope to see you there, and enjoy the Farmers Market outdoors too!

03/23/2026

Visitors to the Farmers Market have noticed the new platform. It's for a G-Scale railroad that we plan to build there. The link is in the comments

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03/09/2026

An idea:

Posted on September 11, 2025November 3, 2025 by davefPR Company Diesel loco in a Park? The PR Forestry Heritage Society learned in late January 2025 that two PRCo Diesel locomotives from the mill are being disposed. Chris Orlinis of Cranberry Investments hosted several PRFHS members on Feb 14, 2025,...

12/11/2025

Another successful Santa Train was held on 5 and 6 December 2025, with

Many THANKS! to these members and other helpers:

It takes a village!

On-track Operations, set up and de-decorating: Bob, Dan, Dave, Dawn, Doug, Laura, Rob, Russ, Stephen

Front of house: Stationmaster Laura, with Marci, Sue, Laurie, Colleen & grandkids, Dawn & Santa George

Quonset & outdoor food: Organizer Juhli with Kate, popcorn-Bruce, Just Frys & Dogs, Lil' Tiny Donuts

Quonset Model Hobbies show: Andre, Brian, Leif, Wes@PVRC Hobbies, ax-carver Ron & Dennis

Bonfires: Gerry and Matt

Blow-up Decorations: Dave and Louise Williams

Salvation Army Team: Rosanne, Sylena and volunteers,

Advertising: Pieta@qLiving, Shane@prpeak, Bobby@Radio 95.7, announcers@Radio 90.1, Kathy@Kiwanis, sd47

and, most importantly, the Many Riders, whose happy faces make it all worthwhile

12/06/2025

Nice turnout for both Santa Train and the hobbies forum last evening. Continues tonight, 6 until 8 pm

12/01/2025

Santa Train this weekend!! Fri. and Sat., Dec 5 and 6, from 6 to 8 pm. We're delighted to report that Just Frys - and dogs will be with us! Admission to the train rides is food, toys or cash, all of which going to the Salvation Army holiday season programs.

10/25/2025

We had a great first night at Ghost Train. About 300 riders! Final ghost train evening tonight from 6 to 8 pm.

09/13/2025

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