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Details
Your Host(s): MINIBee
Drive Pace: Moderate
| Day | Start Time | Finish Time | Cost | Meeting Place | People Limit | MINIs Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 10:00am | 4:00pm | Pay for Tour and Lunch | General Store Parking Lot at Fontana Village | 20 | none |
New for 2024 Join MINIBee (Jack Rowland) on a drive to the quaint town of Andrews for a 5-mile trip through Andrews Valley on pedal/motor assisted rail bikes. Take in the views from our beautiful valley that offers you the opportunity to experience beautiful mountains, forests, and abundant wildlife. You'll see crystal clear mountain rivers and streams as you cross Historic open deck railroad bridges on your trip to the Historic Valley River Tunnel. Once there you'll have about 1/2 hour to check out the tunnel (which was hand carved by workers from Southern Railway in 1894) and the surrounding area. Please take care on your stroll as the terrain can get steep and rocky. After your break, you will re-embark for the 5-mile trip back to Andrews. The Rail Tour takes approximately two hours.
Cost for Rail Tour is $49.99
Some important notes are below:
Our RailBikes are pedal motor-assisted, similar to e-bikes
Riders must be at least 4 years of age.
There is a 275lb weight limit*** (per person)
Remember you will be on an open air RailBike.
Bring something to drink, and a snack.
Around 1:30 PM following the Rail Tour, we will have lunch at the nearby Hoppy Trout Brewing Company, which specializes in brick-oven pizza and crafted beer. You can download the menu HERE. Following lunch we will plan to depart for Fontana around 3 PM for arrival back there are at 4 PM.
Andrews Valley Rail Tours
Andrews Train Depot
345 Locust Street
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 557-4021
Hoppy Trout Brewing Company
911 Main St.
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 835-2111
Your Schedule (give or take a little)
| Start | Finish | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | Meet at the General Store Parking Lot at Fontana Village | |
| 10:00am | 11:00am | Drive to Andrews Valley Railtours and get railcar instructions |
| 11:30am | 1:30pm | Rail Tour |
| 1:30pm | 3:00pm | Lunch at Hoppy Trout Brewery Company |
| 3:00pm | 4:00pm | Drive back to Fontana (or retrun on your own) |
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Who Is Going?
There are currently 22 people signed up with 16 MINIs attending.
- Alan Coleman
- Amanda Rudd
- Amanda's Friend
- April Wager
- Barbara Shadwell
- Christopher Bastin
- David Roberts
- David Crawford
- Gregory Cornett
- Jim Dillman
- Joan Chadwick
- Joe Saloom
- Leon Dixon
- Lynne Crawford
- Mark Shadwell
- Matt Dixon
- Melissa Bastin
- Mitzy Dillman
- Sean Wager
- Sonia Roberts
- Terry Chadwick
- Trish Coleman