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Old Colony & Newport Railway

The OCNRR is a tourist train.

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All trains leave from the Train Depot at 19 America's Cup Ave in Newport RI., across from the Con-Vis Bureau & Bus Station and N of the Marriott. Train Rides are an 80-min ten-mile round trip scenic train ride along the shore of Narragansett Bay. Trips go through the Naval Base and pass the Pier One location of the three large naval warships.

First Class passengers will enjoy the "1884" sumptuous private parlor car with individual wicker chairs, limited to 30 and all facing the Bay. The parlor car also enjoys the presence of a full retention toilet system installed in 1992, A pot belly stove, a private office and a food preparation area.

Limited Free Parking.

The National Railroad Foundation and Museum, Located in Newport RI and operator of the Old Colony & Newport Scenic Railway, is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration and operation of historic railroad equipment, and the preservation of Narragansett Bay & the surrounding environment.

Location: Depot at 19 America's Cup Avenue., Newport Rhode Island 02840 Telephone 401-624-6951

Other Transportation nearby:
(Newport) Bareboat Sailing Charters
(Warren) Bay Queen Cruises
(Newport) Bird's Eye View Helicopters
(Pawtucket) Blackstone Valley Scenic Railway Tours
(Providence) Bonanza Buses
(Marstons Mills) Cape Cod Airport

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