Day Out With Thomas, Whitewater Valley Railroad

06/27/2022

Whitewater Valley Railroad will not be presenting a Day Out with Thomas 8n 2022

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01/10/2021

Due to COVID-19, the 2021 WVRR Annual Railroad Training Class has been canceled. Please check back later in the year for information about the 2022 class.

12/25/2020

Happy Holidays from all of us to all of you.

12/16/2020

Are you looking for a train related item for someone this Christmas? Do you need a POLAR EXPRESS item under the tree? How about Thomas The Tank Engine toys?

We might not be currently operating trains, but the depot and store are open.

Hours:
9am to 5pm

Dates:
Wednesday December 16
Thursday December 17
Friday December 18
Monday December 21
Tuesday December 22
Wednesday December 23
Monday December 28
Tuesday December 29
Wednesday December 30

Closed on Saturday & Sundays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Year’s Day.

Location:
Connersville Grand Central Station
455 Market Street
Connersville, Indiana 47331

12/11/2020

Attention: All Polar Express Passengers holding tickets for Sunday December 13, Friday December 18 and Saturday December 19, 2020.

We regret to inform you that all Polar Express trains scheduled for Sunday, December 13, Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19 have been canceled.

If you are holding tickets for Friday December 11 or Saturday December 12, your trains will operate as scheduled.

This decision was made based on the latest COVID-19 response requirements we received from the state of Indiana and our local health department. Your safety and the safety of our other passengers, volunteers, and employees always has and will continue to be our top priority.

All ticket purchases, including any associated fees, will be fully refunded. Unless you receive an additional email from us, no action is required on your part.

We will begin issuing refunds on Monday, December 14, 2020. Your refund should appear in your account no later than Monday, January 4, 2021. Questions about your refund should be emailed to [email protected]. Be sure to include your original order's confirmation number with all questions.

Please visit us on the web at https://whitewatervalleyrr.org or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WVRRinfo to learn about our other excursions and upcoming events. We hope to see you at the railroad in 2021!

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
The Volunteers of the Whitewater Valley Railroad

The Whitewater Valley Railroad is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit operating railroad museum dedicated to preserving a historic branch line railroad, the restoration of railroad equipment, and the conduct of educational railroad programs.

12/10/2020

“I’m delighted to be teaming up with Calm and Thomas & Friends to bring you and your little ones this adorable Sleep Story. It certainly beats counting sheep.” 🎄 ‘Tis the season to celebrate on the Island of Sodor as Kate Winslet reads our new Thomas & Friends Sleep Story, Thomas and the North Star. Listen now on Calm: https://bit.ly/3g5zW30.

11/30/2020

You can make an impact while you shop for Amazon deals.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/35-1415844 and AmazonSmile will donate to Whitewater Valley Railroad Assoc Inc, at no cost to you.

Other ways to donate include monetary donations made directly to the WVRR. This can be accomplished via mailing a donation directly to WVRR, P.O. Box 406, Connersville, IN 47331 or electronically via Facebook.

Thank You for your support in our mission. The Whitewater Valley Railroad is a 501c3 non profit operating railroad museum dedicated to the preservation of a historic branch line railroad, to the restoration of railroad equipment, and to the conduct of educational railroad programs.

11/26/2020

Everyone here at the Whitewater Valley Railroad wish you and your family a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Thomas is thankful for friends like you.

11/02/2020

THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride COVID-19 Update For November 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following modifications are being made to this year's event. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in keeping everyone safe.

Everyone age 8 and older must wear a face covering over the nose and mouth while on the train and in the station.

Face coverings must be in place before boarding the train.

Children over age 2 and under age 8 are highly encouraged to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth while on the train and in the station.

Face coverings can be removed while eating or drinking but must be replaced when finished.

See Indiana Executive order 20-43 paragraph 3.d for other allowable exceptions. Link to State Mandate:https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive%20Order%2020-37%20Face%20Covering%20Requirement.pdf

Maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing between yourself and other people who are not part of your group.

Train capacity has been reduced by 50% to allow for social distancing between groups.

Railroad staff will direct you to a seat during the boarding process. Please follow their instructions and remain seated during your trip.

Wash or sanitize your hands frequently.

Restrooms will be stocked with soap, paper towels, and hand sanitizer.

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer will be available in the station, at boarding locations, and on the train.

Please wash or sanitize your hands before boarding the train.

All on-board characters and crew members will limit physical contact with passengers as much as possible. This includes Santa, The Conductor, Chefs, Elves, and Hobos.

Santa will still be walking through the train and visiting with each group for a few minutes.

Santa will not be sitting down down during his visit.

Bells will be passed out by the Elf assisting Santa.

Letters to Santa should be put in the mailbox at the station instead of given to him on the train.

The Conductor will not be punching or handling tickets.

Disposable gloves will be worn during hot chocolate and cookie service and during trash pickup.

The train and station will be sanitized with an electrostatic fogger using an EPA approved product before each trip.

All railroad volunteers and employees will undergo a daily health screening and anyone sick or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 will be sent home.

Any railroad volunteer or employee exposed to COVID-19 will not be permitted at the railroad for 14 days.

For everyone’s safety, an officer from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department will be riding the train and patrolling the station and surrounding area between trips.

Train Boarding Location: 455 Market Street, Connersville, Indiana 47331

Tickets Available at https://www.dynamicticketsolutions.com/wvrr/ or by calling the depot at 765-825-2054 during normal business hours.

Please Note: This experience does not operate to Metamora or the Annual Christmas Walk and no passengers will be permitted to depart from the train at the North Pole.

10/08/2020

Whitewater Valley Railroad is committed to running The Polar Express Train Ride, Whitewater Valley Railroad (TM) for the 2020 season. Please call 765-825-2054 with questions or go online at https://whitewatervalleyrr.org/polarexpress to book your reservations now!