Father’s Day Special
The “Father’s Day Special” is our classic round-trip excursion between Flemington and Ringoes in rural Hunterdon County, NJ – but for Father’s Day, dads ride free!
Easter Bunny Express Train
Hop on board and enjoy Black River & Western Railroad’s annual Easter Bunny Express train ride – complete with a visit from Peter Cottontail and an egg hunt!
All Aboard The Black River & Western Railroad!
Pumpkin Train
Catch the train at Flemington Station for a ride to Everitt Farms at Pumpkin Junction and enjoy your favorite Fall activities, including pumpkin picking and a hay ride!
North Pole Express
Capture the holiday magic and indulge in the festivities together with us as we journey to the North Pole!
Historic Tour & Train Ride
Learn all about the history of railroading in Hunterdon County. Upon your train’s arrival at Flemington Station, join us for a walking tour of the Stangl Road area.
Learn More About The Black River & Western Railroad
Black River & Western Railroad is the little-railroad-that-could that has been serving the community for over 50 years!
The volunteer staff is dedicated to preserving railroad history and giving guests the opportunity to experience old fashioned steam railroading right here in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Black River & Western Railroad is proud to offer train rides for every occasion. From holiday-themed events to rail-fan specials, there’s something for everyone!
Five Star Family Fun
“They will always hold a special place in our heart. We took the train from Flemington to our wedding venue and took our son on his first train ride for the North Pole Express. We couldn’t love them more!”
“I went on scenic train ride with my boyfriend, our two kids, my parents and grandparents and it was a blast! My two year old son loved it. We are absolutely planning on another trip back soon :)”
“Everything was well organized, clean, fun, and everyone was super friendly. This was my 1.5 year old son’s first time on a train and since then all he’s been doing is saying choo choo 
. We can’t wait to be back for more of these events!”
. We can’t wait to be back for more of these events!”“The volunteers at this railroad are so dedicated, they really care about safety. This is an amazing place to learn about the past, transportation, trains, and enjoy the joy of riding a train back in history!”
“Nice trip thru the region. Check it out when you get a chance! Take plenty of photos.”