Volunteer Railroaders - VRA

Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 3rd a couple of our members will be going out to cut with our brush cutting car. They will be meeting at our Rio Grande base of operations on Rt. 47 at about 9am and will work until late afternoon. If anyone wants to join them please message us for all the details.

Cross your fingers, so far it looks like Saturdays weather is going to cooperate and allow the CMSL's Motorcar Trains to run this Saturday, August 17th from Rio Grande NJ. To follow are the details.

The trains will depart from where Rt. 47 crosses the tracks in Rio Grande, New Jersey, just behind the Rio Grande Fire department. Look for on of our yellow motorcars at the crossing. Parking is in the grass field on the fire department side of the tracks.

Trains will depart starting at 9:30 with the last departure at 3. Departure times are not specific as we will run as often as possible based on the crowd. Each ride takes about 20 to 25 minutes. Tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12 (infants under 2 not occupying a seat are free)Tickets can be purchased at the train with cash or credit card.

We highly recommend that before or after you ride, that you visit the Fire Departments Train Show, taking place inside the fire station.

Please message us for more details.

We are proud to announce the CMSL is once again running Motorcar Trains on Saturday August 17th from our base of operations on Rt. 47 in Rio Grande, New Jersey,, just behind the Rio Grande Fire department.

Trains will depart starting at 9:30 with the last departure at 3. Departure times are not specific as we will run as often as possible based on the crowd. Each ride takes about 20 to 25 minutes. Tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12 (infants under 2 not occupying a seat are free)Tickets can be purchased at the train with cash or credit card.

We highly recommend that before or after you ride, that you visit the Fire Departments Train Show, taking place inside the fire station.

Please message us for more details.

We would like to thank everyone who came out to ride the CMSL Motorcar Trains this weekend that we ran in association with the Coldspring Village Automobiles, Planes and Trains event. It is a joy to see all the smiling faces and meet everyone.

We are planning more Motorcar Trains this year, please watch this page and our website, www.vratrips.org, for dates and times.

We had a great day out on the rails running our Motorcar Trains as part of the Cold Spring Village in Cape May , Automobiles, Planes and Trains weekend. We are back at it again tomorrow, first trips at 11:15 last at 3:45. Hope to see you there.

We are looking forward to being part of this weekends Automobiles, Planes and Trains special event at Coldspring Village, but keep in mind that our portion of the event is outside so if it's raining we will not be running. Right now Saturday looks questionable, but Sunday looks nice. Of course we all know that the weather people are not always right, so watch this page for updates. Hope to see many of you this weekend.

We are excited to announce that will once again be running our Motorcar Train at Cold Spring Village in Cape May next Saturday and Sunday, July 13th and 14th for there Automobiles, Planes and Trains weekend. Rides start at 11:15 with departures every half hour until 3:45pm. Tickets are just $5 for adults and $3 for kids and can be purchased on the platform starting at 11am on both days. Please note: you will need to have a ticket to the Village to ride the train.

As always, these rides are brought to you by the Cape May Seashore Lines railroad with the VRA volunteers operating the trains.

The boarding location is located on the east (US Route 9) side of the Village. Just look for our signs and banners. Tickets to the Village can be purchased at either of their entrances, Motorcar Train tickets are sold on the train platform.

We are looking for new members interested in getting involved in the motorcar operations. You can even help out this weekend if you would like. Just see one of our volunteers for more information or send us a message here or email us at [email protected]

The Motorcar Trains are set and ready to run from the Rt. 47 loading area in Rio Grande, NJ. We run every hour on the hour until 3pm. Come on out and join us.

Tickets are just $10 for Adults and $5 for kids. Message us for information or to reserve seats.

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow, Saturday May 25th, we will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with another run of the very popular Motorcar Trains brought to you by the Cape May Seashore Lines and staffed by the Volunteer Railroads Association members.

The Motorcar Trains will operate from the railroad crossing on Rt. 47 in Rio Grande, NJ just behind the Rio Grande Fire department, look for a couple of our motorcars parked at the crossing marking the location.

The almost 4 mile ride lasts about 40 minutes and takes passengers up to the site of the former Wildwood Jct. station where we talk about the history of the station, the rail line that went to Wildwood and the history of the area.

Trains will depart every hour on the hour starting at 10am with the last departure at 3pm. Tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12, children under 2 not occupying a seat are free. Tickets can be reserved by emailing us at [email protected] or just send us a message. Any remaining tickets can be purchased the day of the trips at the boarding location with cash or credit card.

All proceeds from these trips go to help the Volunteer Railroads Association (VRA), preserve railroad history. The VRA is a 501c3 non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.

Please message us for more details.

This Saturday May 25th we will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with another run of the very popular Motorcar Trains brought to you by the Cape May Seashore Lines and staffed by the Volunteer Railroads Association members.

The Motorcar Trains will operate from the railroad crossing on Rt. 47 in Rio Grande, NJ just behind the Rio Grande Fire department, look for a couple of our motorcars parked at the crossing marking the location.

The almost 4 mile ride lasts about 40 minutes and takes passengers up to the site of the former Wildwood Jct. station where we talk about the history of the station, the rail line that went to Wildwood and the history of the area.

Trains will depart every hour on the hour starting at 10am with the last departure at 3pm. Tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12, children under 2 not occupying a seat are free. Tickets can be reserved by emailing us at [email protected] or just send us a message. Any remaining tickets can be purchased the day of the trips at the boarding location with cash or credit card.

All proceeds from these trips go to help the Volunteer Railroads Association (VRA), preserve railroad history. The VRA is a 501c3 non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.

Please message us for more details.

It maybe raining today, but tomorrow's forecast looks like a nice day to come on out and celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a ride aboard the Cape May Seashore Lines Motorcar Trains. All Mom's will receive a live flower to bring home and plant.

Each trip lasts about 40 minutes and will bring you and your family on 4 mile round trip with a stop at the location of the former Wildwood Jct Station where you will get to learn a little history about the railroad and the area.

The Trains depart every hour on the hour starting at 10am with the last departure at 3pm from where the tracks cross Rt. 47 in Rio Grande, NJ (just behind the Rio Grande Fire department) with tickets costing just $10 for adults and $5 for kids (2 to 12).

For more information or to reserve tickets please message us or send an email to [email protected]

We are looking for new members to help us run the Motorcar Train rides, keep the railroad open and learn how to operate our motorcars. Plus to get involved in our other projects, like our historic NYS&W Hawthorne Train Station.

If you or anyone you know might be interested, send us a message or email us at [email protected] for all the information.

Saturday May 11th we will be celebrating Mother's Day with the very popular Motorcar Trains brought to you by the Cape May Seashore Lines and staffed by the Volunteer Railroads Association members. Every Mom who joins us for the ride will recieve a beautiful flower to bring home and plant

The Motorcar Trains will operate from the railroad crossing on Rt. 47 in Rio Grande, NJ just behind the Rio Grande Fire department, look for the flags and signs marking the location.

The almost 4 mile ride lasts about 40 minutes and takes passengers up to the site of the former Wildwood Jct. station where we talk about the history of the station, the rail line that went to Wildwood and the history of the area.

Trains will depart every hour on the hour starting at 10am with the last departure at 3pm. Tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12, children under 2 not occupying a seat are free. Tickets can be reserved by emailing us at [email protected] or just send us a message. Any remaining tickets can be purchased the day of the trips at the train with cash or credit card.

All proceeds from these trips goes to help the Volunteer Railroads Association (VRA), preserve railroad history. The VRA is a 501c3 non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.

Please message us for more details.

We are very pleased to announce that our cutting crew reached a milestone and cleared the trees on the last section of track in Woodbine. We want to thank and congratulate everyone who has work so hard to reach this goal.

With this goal reached we are shifting our Saturday crew to work cutting grass between Rio Grande and the canal bridge. If you are interested in helping with this please message us for the details.

We are trying to put together a brush/tree cutting crew for both Friday May 3rd and Saturday May 4th on the Cape May Seashore Lines. The work will be done up around the Woodbine, NJ area starting around 8am and going into the mid to late afternoon.

If you or anyone you know might be interested in helping us open the railroad for motorcar operations, please message us for all the details.

Come on out on Saturday May 11th to celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a ride on the very popular Motorcar Trains brought to you by the Cape May Seashore Lines and staffed by the Volunteer Railroads Association members.

The Motorcar Trains will operate from the railroad crossing on Rt. 47 in Rio Grande, NJ just behind the Rio Grande Fire department, look for the flags and signs marking the location.

The almost 4 mile ride lasts about 40 minutes and takes passengers up to the site of the former Wildwood Jct. station where we talk about the history of the station, the rail line that went to Wildwood and the history of the area.

Trains will depart every hour on the hour starting at 10am with the last departure at 3pm. Tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12, children under 2 not occupying a seat are free. Tickets can be reserved by emailing us at [email protected] or just send us a message. Any remaining tickets can be purchased the day of the trips at the train with cash or credit card.

All proceeds from these trips goes to help the Volunteer Railroads Association (VRA), preserve railroad history. The VRA is a 501c3 non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.

Please message us for more details.

We are looking at doing another brush/tree cutting session next Saturday, May 4th on the CMSL and looking to see who might be available to come out and help. The day should start at 8am in Rio Grande, NJ and end late in the day.
Members and perspective members are welcome to join us. For more information or to sign up please message us.

Very productive day out clearing trees and brush on the CMSL thanks to all of our guys who worked very hard to cut about 3/4 of a mile. We have about a 1/3 of a mile left to have the entire line open from Cape May canal all the way up to Woodbine Jct. and the active section of the railroad.

Please watch/follow this page for our next work session.

We are getting everything loaded up and ready for our work day tomorrow, Saturday April 27th, on the CMSL cutting brush and trees. We will have 2 crews out working from either side if the work area.

If you have some time between 8am and 4pm and want to come out and help send us a message for all the details.

Have you ever thought about getting out on the rails on a motorcar and working with a bunch of dedicated volunteers? Well now is your chance. This Saturday, April 27th. we are having a brush/tree cutting day out on the CMSL.

If you, or someone you know might be interested in joining us send us a message for all the details.

We are working on a schedule for Motorcar Train operations with the CMSL and hope to have an announcement of dates shortly. Being an all volunteer organization we are only able to dedicate a few days over month to bring you all these fun and informative trains. Please follow this page and watch our website, www.vratrips.org , for dates and updates.

6th Tuckahoe Transportation Heritage Festival - 2023 Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm Tuckahoe Train Station, Mill Road & Railroad Avenue, Tuckahoe, NJ 08270. Classic Trains, Classic Cars, Train rides, Motor Car rides, Garden Railway, Music, Food, and more

We are planning our next brush/tree cutting work day set for April 27th on the Cape May Seashore Lines. If we have a good sized crew and a good day, we hope to be able get the last mile cleared and have the entire railroad open.

VRA members as well as perspective members are welcome to join us. If you are interested in finding out more please message us.

Today's CMSL Motorcar Trains out of Rio Grande are set up and waiting for passengers. The trains depart at 10, 11, 12, 1, 2 and 3. Ti gets are only $10 for adults and $5 for ages 2 to 12.

The trains depart from the crossing of Rt. 47, just behind the Rio Grande Fire department. https://maps.app.goo.gl/3MSstXK69qjSQkd16

Each train takes about 40 minutes and brings you on a fun filled journey up to Wildwood. We will share a little history of the area and the railroad.

So grab the kids, grandkids and family and come on down.

UPDATE: Our online advanced ticketing is not working so if you would like to reserve tickets please email or message us and tell us what time and how many adult and child tickets you need. You can then pay at the train on Saturday. Our email is [email protected] Ticket reservations are accommodated on a first come first served basis, so send in your reservations today.

This Saturday, April 13th will see the return of the very popular Motorcar Trains brought to you by the Cape May Seashore Lines with the help of the VolunteerRailroadersAssociation. The Motorcar Trains will operate from the railroad crossing on Rt. 47 in Rio Grande, NJ just behind the Rio Grande Fire department, look for the flags and signs marking the location.

The almost 4 mile ride lasts about 40 minutes and takes passengers up to the site of the former Wildwood Jct. station where we talk about the history of the station, the rail line that went to Wildwood and the history of the area.

Trains will depart about every hour on the hour starting at 10am with the last departure at 3. Tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12, children under 2 and not occupying a seat are free. Tickets can be reserved by emailing us at [email protected] or just send us a message. Any remaining tickets can be purchased the day of the trips at the train with cash or credit card.

Please message us for more details.

April 13th will see the return of the very popular Motorcar Trains brought to you by the Cape May Seashore Lines. The Motorcar Trains will operate from the railroad crossing on Rt. 47 in Rio Grande, NJ just behind the Rio Grande Fire department, look for the flags and signs marking the location.

The almost 4 mile ride lasts about 40 minutes and takes passengers up to the site of the former Wildwood Jct. station where we talk about the history of the station, the rail line that went to Wildwood and the history of the area.

Trains will depart about every hour on the hour starting at 10am with the last departure at 3. Tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12, children under 2 and not occupying a seat are free. Tickets can be reserved by emailing us at [email protected] or just send us a message. Any remaining tickets can be purchased the day of the trips at the train with cash or credit card.

Please message us for more details.

A couple more pictures from our adventure in Western Maryland today.