Black River Railfest

Features & What to Expect
RailFest is back for 2022! This year, for the first time since the 1970’s, we will operate TWO passenger trains serving Flemington throughout the day, passing each other while enroute. All guests begin their trip at Flemington.

• 20 minute train ride to Ringoes.
• Operating live steam model railroad display.
• Steam Tractor (blow the whistle for $5!)
• Live music performed throughout the day.
• “Touch-a-truck” display.
• Face painting.
• Operation Lifesaver display.
• Visit our recently updated BRW museum.
• Food available for purchase.
• Take any return train from Ringoes back to Flemington. Trains depart every 45 minutes.

New For 2022

• Begin your trip with your scheduled train from Flemington. Then choose any return train from Ringoes! Trains will depart Ringoes every 45 minutes throughout the day!
• Steam tractor

Ticketing / Location
Advance reservations strongly recommended. Walk-up sales are available at Flemington Station, space permitting. Guests MUST begin their trip at Flemington Station. No parking or admittance at Ringoes.

Attention Railfans
During this event there will be NO ADMITTANCE at our Ringoes property. The ONLY people permitted on our Ringoes property will be ticketed guests arriving on the train from Flemington.

Power
RailFest will feature one of our vintage diesel-electric locomotives AND historic steam locomotive #60. We reserve the right to substitute power and equipment at any time.

Restrooms

Flemington: No public restrooms available.

Ringoes: Temporary restroom facilities are available, adjacent to the station area.

On-Board: No restroom facilities exist on board the train.