Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad (BSV) Profile

BSV, a nonprofit museum based in Boone, Iowa, was established in 1983 after acquiring 12 miles of track slated for abandonment by the Chicago
and North Western Railway. That same year, a historical society was formed, and BSV began operating passenger excursion trains between Boone and Wolf. In February 2001, BSV expanded its operations by acquiring an additional 1.7 miles of right-of-way from Union Pacific Railroad, connecting downtown Boone to the Boone Industrial Park to support local industries. Currently, freight service is provided exclusively on this 1.7-mile section. BSV employs four individuals, all based in Iowa.

Pie chart showing commodities handled by Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad: 64% Food and Kindred Products, 36% Chemical and Allied Products.

Boone Contact

www.bsvrr.com
Emergency number: 515-433-0524
Corporate HQ: 225 10th St, P.O. Box 603, Boone, IA 50036

BSV in Iowa

  • Miles of track owned/leased/serviced in Iowa: 1.7
  • Miles operated under trackage rights in Iowa:  0
  • Employees in Iowa: 4

Transloading Locations

  • Boone, IA

Railroad Interchanges

Railroad Interchanges
Location Railroad Interchange 
BooneUnion Pacific (UP)