hocking valley scenic railway
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I was very disappointed. I took us a 1/2 hour to get started. The trains were wobbly and old. There wasn't an open train car on our ride. There was no narration which was advertised. I thought it was going to be more scenic, not looking at sand mills and 33. No narration at Robins Nest other the year it supposed to be. I did like the Red Tail hawk they had on display. It was not worth the money I paid for, but I realized it was used to keep up the trains. Also when we got done we had to jump off the train, they did not provide us with step stool. Hard for my friend since she has a bad knee.
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We took this trip as the leaves had begun to change and they were very worth seeing. I noted that some other reviewers felt the trip was not scenic. I agree that you won't see spectacular scenery along the train's route but the trees and leaves are worth seeing. We rode in an enclosed car since it was too cool for the open cars. These are vintage cars so you won't have luxury seating but I found the seats comfortable enough. The narrative announcements as we traveled were interesting and we had no problem hearing them. The train stopped at Robbins Crossing, a reconstructed log cabin settlement on Hocking College's campus, for half an hour. This isn't really enough time to see what is there but it is enough to give you a sample of what's there and you can always come back on your own. Our conductor was very friendly and especially worked to make the trip a good experience for children on board. The fee was very reasonable and was less than some other train rides we have taken. Note that the "ticket" you print on the internet must be turned in at the depot to get your actual train ticket and be sure to allow time to do that before the train departs. No food or drink was sold on the train but you were allowed to bring your own snacks and drinks on board. There also are no restroom facilities on the train although they are available at the train station and at the stop at Robbins Crossing. We enjoyed the trip and will recommend it to others, especially for fall trips.
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This is a really great deal! You pay $35 and get a 2-hour train ride, all the wine you can drink, (Raven's Glen red wine and white wine) plus, cheese cubes, pepperoni sticks, grapes, crackers, and a big fireworks display at midnight, fantastic display. (It's worth it, for all the Raven's Glen Wine you can drink, excellent wine.) Also, you get noise-makers, party hats and bead necklaces! You really get a lot for your money. Now, for the downside. No bathrooms. You get all the wine you can drink, but, no bathrooms. I guess there is an emergency bathroom, but, they "tell" you there are no bathrooms. The train cars need to be restored. They are "supposed" to be heated, but, everyone nearly froze to death. There were 3 train cars, and only one had some heat, and it was the smallest one, with just a few lucky people on it, We weren't supposed to get on the train until closer to 9pm or 10pm, but, people came at 8pm, to get in the best train car. The train didn't pull out until 10:30pm, so they sat 2 1/2 hours BEFORE the 2 hour train ride, with no bathrooms. Then, of course, you stand outside for the fireworks. We were already frozen from the lack of heat on the train, so, standing outside was pretty miserable, although, the fireworks display is first class. The other totally awkward thing is, they crowd as many people as possible onto each train car. The bench seats face each other, and there is only about 12 to maybe 18 inches between the facing bench seats. So, strangers face each other, and there is not enough room for four sets of knees. My husband and I had to sit with our legs gapped open, while complete strangers sat with their knees in-between our knees. Awkward. I had my knees apart, the man across from me had his knees between mine, my husband had his knees apart, so the lady across from him, could keep her knees together, in-between his knees.
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Enjoyable once again! I live locally and rarely enjoy our own treasures. The atmosphere was lively and wine was enjoyable. Given the time of night, there wasn't much to see, but the company on board was all we needed for entertainment!
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It was a nice relaxing trip thru the hills of southeastern Ohio. The stop made at the Hocktober Festival was really fun and enjoyable for my family. It was a great way to spend a early Fall Day. Thanks for letting us spend the day with you.
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The train was nice. The employees were very nice. Had a hard time understanding the person giving the narrative. Felt 3 hours was too long. The train rocked a lot on the tracks. Would not recommend if you have motion sickness. Really not something I would do again.
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I am very sorry to say, this attraction should of been called "The Nelsonville backyard, cornfield, highway and home tour" this was literally all we saw. Oh excuse me, we did see a few trees and I think a big pond or partial lake for only one portion of the time. What disappointment!!When we started off by seeing the highway, then people's unkept backyards and portions of buildings that were broken down and factories and cornfields, we kept thinking, when is this gonna get better. Finally when we came to the woods and the water-like region and a nice cabin by the water, I took a picture of that including the cabin, it was literally the prettiest thing on the tour. Then guess what. we got to go backwards seeing the same sorry sites we saw in the first place, we started laughing, we couldn't believe it!!They did drop off 500 of us at these ole time cabin-like places belonging to a college that allowed us only a half hr to tour the dark cabins with hosts that weren't very friendly. And 10 outhouses distorting somewhat the look of the cabins as your walking to them. I thought we were gonna see Hocking Valley on the tour, I didn't see it, where was it?The train was cool and the employees of the Nelsonville tour were very nice, but there is much needed improvement especially with the sound system for the tour guide when he was talking to us he kept cutting out. All that money their making needs to go into a better speaker system, improving some of the windows on the train so you can see out of them and making it so the train doesn't go backwards to make us see the same sorry sites. The Cabin tour needed better organization, more lanterns or lighting, and more time allowance and friendlier workers.It would take much to ever make it worth the price for us to ever come again. Can't see it happening in our lifetime. Sorry!Sad to say the ride to Nelsonville was literally prettier than the tour itself.
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We were pleasantly surprised on taking the train ride this past Saturday afternoon ride. The weather was perfect. The ride was comfortable and very inexpensive. We were not aware that most employes are volunteers and obviously enjoy trains. The ride lasts for about 1 1/2 hours with a stop at a little village where I think would be a great place to sell more snacks which could help with keeping the village running. Another thing they could improve on, is their sound system in the rail cars so everyone could hear about the history of the railway system. However it was a great way to spend the afternoon on such a beautiful day. It is a very short drive from Columbus also.
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I was truly ready for a train ride through a Valley along a river. It was a train ride that went at about 20 miles an hour in one direction then backwards in the other direction. Don't get me wrong the leaves changing color were awesome and the historical narration was excellent and very informative, it just didn't really move me. My granddaughter who is 9 had the time of her life. there happened to be a BBQ cook off in the little town of Nelsonville. That helped a lot. Not much else there to see or do. If you go in the cooler months ride inside. It gets cold.
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Just got back from train ride, what a disappointment. I read the reviews before we drove the 38miles one-way and only if I had a crystal ball. No train personal giving history on the area, only music playing. If this is staffed by volunteers, why don't they just record the information so you have some idea as the history of the area. The area you see is a poor area, the scenery we had riding to get here was much better than the train ride. Stop at Robbins Crossing interesting but the only people there was a guy giving out free apple cider (Thank You). A lady selling candy in one of the buildings & a young guy sitting on a porch. If you want to support this ride, that's fine but we prepared on what you're getting. People in our car couldn't wait to get off the train.