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excerpt: "Scenic Train Rides With Black River & Western Railroad Journey through history with Black River & Western Railroad’s lineup of train rides departing from Ringoes Station and Flemington Station in Hunterdon County, New Jersey! We are proud to offer excursions..."
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### Scenic Train Rides With Black River & Western Railroad

Journey through history with Black River & Western Railroad’s lineup of train rides departing from Ringoes Station and Flemington Station in Hunterdon County, New Jersey! We are proud to offer excursions for the whole family. Whether you’re seeking festive fun or classic excursions, each ride promises a unique adventure for each and every one of our passengers.

![Image for Santa Express](https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ActivityNpx.webp)### Santa Express

Capture the holiday spirit and join us in the festivities as we journey to visit Santa’s train station! It’s the most whimsical and wonderful way to celebrate the season.

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![Image for BDRV #752 Photo Special](https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-20260827-230307-64341813_1002-scaled.jpeg)### BDRV #752 Photo Special

An exclusive photo charter event curated to railfans, highlighting fan-favorite engine #752!

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![Image for Pumpkin Train](https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pumpkin-Train-Ride-2-e1709660817985-1.jpg)### 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!

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![Image for Hunterdon Wine Express](https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-20260620-120919-ecf7ca59-scaled-e1782161109815.jpeg)### Hunterdon Wine Express

Hop aboard the Hunterdon Wine Express for scenic views, a historic train ride, award‑winning wine tasting, lunch, live music, and vineyard fun!

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![Image for Black River Limited](https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ebcae810-f204-4df9-bead-475c23e0c59c-1.jpg)### Black River Limited

Our classic, no-frills train ride through scenic Hunterdon County, NJ, is perfect for railfans and families alike.

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![Image for Festival Hopper](https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/unity-bank-scaled.png)### Festival Hopper

Ride the rails during the Corn, Tomato, and Beer Festival, with a shortened ride time and discounted price to ensure you have enough time to enjoy the festival!

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![Image for Car Show Cruiser](https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-20240320-121012-db5bcb36_3210-e1785336329422.jpeg)### Car Show Cruiser

Enjoy a scenic train ride from Ringoes, NJ to Flemington, NJ and visit the Flemington Car Shows. What’s better than a car show? A car show and a train show, duh!

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![Image for Easter Bunny Express](https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/92642ca9-eae9-45ac-a8b8-031a544e2551-1.jpg)### Easter Bunny Express

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!

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![Image for Father's Day Special](https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/d5fed7ec-1c30-48e4-b206-9e6f6c8308ab-2.jpg)### 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!

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![Image for Historic Tour & Train Ride](https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Historic-Train-Ride-1-e1709829806656-1.jpg)### 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.

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![Image for Liberty Limited](https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-20220402-154844-238fe3c5-scaled.jpeg)### Liberty Limited

The Liberty Limited is Black River & Western’s spin on celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence. To celebrate, we’re offering a special discounted ticket rate on this excursion only!

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