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Steam Train Specials — Hocking Valley Scenic Railway

  • Run by Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
  • Nelsonville Train Depot — Nelsonville, Ohio, United States

Next: Nov 7–8, 2026

Two-hour steam train specials from Nelsonville, Ohio, scheduled behind a 1920 coal-fired steam locomotive through the Hocking Valley to East Logan and back.

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Next edition

Nov 7–8, 2026

Saturday and Sunday, Nov 7–8, with departures at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Motive power is subject to change without notice.

From $30 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, a volunteer-operated non-profit that has run train rides from Nelsonville, Ohio, since 1972, schedules Steam Train Specials, with a fall run. Passengers ride behind an authentic 1920 coal-fired steam locomotive through the historic Hocking Valley to East Logan and back, on a family-friendly trip of about two hours.

The operator names the locomotive as 0-6-0 No. 3, restored in 2015. It notes that space is limited and that advance purchase is recommended, and that the railway reserves the right to change motive power without advance warning.

The steam specials are separate from the railway's regular weekend trains and its other themed trains, which include dinner trains, a Halloween train, October fall foliage rides and Santa trains.

What to expect

A round trip of about two hours to East Logan and back behind coal-fired steam, with soft drinks and food permitted on board. Tickets are paper: come into the depot on arrival to pick up hard copies, because the confirmation is not a ticket. The trains leave promptly at their scheduled times.

Practical info

Departs from the Nelsonville depot, 33 West Canal Street, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764. Passengers should arrive no later than 30 minutes before departure; wheelchair passengers should arrive 45 minutes to an hour before. Pick up your paper tickets at the depot. Very limited wheelchair capacity because of the antique equipment: purchase a wheelchair ticket if anyone in your party needs wheelchair access. No refunds. Reservations: 855-32-DEPOT; depot: 740-753-9531.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Hocking Valley steam train special?▾
About two hours, as a round trip along the Hocking River Valley to East Logan and back.
Which locomotive pulls the train?▾
The operator names 0-6-0 No. 3, an authentic 1920 coal-fired steam locomotive restored in 2015. It reserves the right to change motive power without advance warning.
Where does the train leave from and when should I arrive?▾
From the depot at 33 West Canal Street, Nelsonville, Ohio. Passengers should arrive no later than 30 minutes before departure; wheelchair passengers should arrive 45 minutes to an hour before.
Do I need a printed ticket?▾
Yes. On arrival, come into the depot to pick up hard copies of your tickets; the confirmation is not a ticket and paper tickets are required to board.
Can I bring food and drinks on board?▾
Yes. Soft drinks and food are permitted.
Is the train wheelchair accessible?▾
Wheelchair capacity is very limited because of the antique equipment. Anyone in your party who needs wheelchair access must purchase a wheelchair ticket.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 4, 2026 from the official site: hvsry.org. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: hvsry.org

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