Property Rules:

  • AT ALL TIMES, THERE IS NO SMOKING ON THE PROPERTY

  • No open-toed shoes; no part of the foot should be visible. Platform heels or flat shoes recommended. No spiked heels.

Riding Rules:

  • All riders must be at least 34" tall to ride (no infants in carriers or on laps), and weigh less than 300 pounds.

  • Riders must be able to sit on a straddle type riding car, and be able to sit upright for at least 15 minutes.

  • Animals are never allowed to ride.

  • No dogs are permitted on the property of Bitter Creek Western Railroad

  • All passengers will be loaded and unloaded only at the station.

  • Passengers must remain seated, facing forward, in the cars at all times, until the train returns to the station, unless directed to do otherwise by the conductor or engineer.

  • Arms and legs must be kept inside the cars at all times while the train is in motion.

  • Passengers shall not take food, drinks, or other refreshments other than WATER in a sealed bottle, aboard any train, nor may any person, passenger, or crewmember, SMOKE while on board.

  • Please stay seated while the train is in motion.

  • Face forward at all times.

  • Do not take pictures nor use a video camera while on the train.

  • Keep your hands and feet inside the train at all times.

  • Don't lean or rock the cars; that can de-rail the train.

  • Don't reach out for anything along the track. If you do, the train will be stopped and you will be asked to get off.

  • Adults, please pay attention to your children and any near you. A good verbal warning is better than a hurt child.

  • Please wait for the train to come to a complete stop before getting on or off.

  • A train ride is about 20 minutes in length

  • Pregnant persons will not be permitted to ride the trains

  • For safety reasons, the train engineer and/or the stationmaster have the final say regarding who may ride a train

  • No "babes in arms" may ride trains

  • Do not park in driveways; please respect our neighbors' private property and landscaping

  • We don't run if it's raining

Riding Rules

We want everybody to have a safe and enjoyable time at BCWRR. These rules are established for your own safety. Please note that children need proper shoes and be able to ride in their own seats. Sometimes this can be an issue. Please no "babes in arms" allowed on the train at any time.

Safety First!