Branson Scenic Railway
Missouri Historic Sites
| The Ozark Zephyr Branson Scenic Railway Branson, Missouri |
The "Ozark Zephyr" is a must for any visitor to the
Branson area with a love or even a passing
interest in America's historic railroads. The
beautifully restored train is operated as part of the
Branson Scenic Railway, a fascinating attraction
headquartered from a station in historic downtown
Branson adjacent to the sparkling new Branson
Landing complex.
The train ride is one of the best in the South.
Stretching for 40 miles through the beautiful
Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas, the one hour 45
minute trip gives passengers a chance to see
spectacular natural scenery. The train passes
over trestles and through tunnels, providing views
of territory largely inaccessible by car.
The railroad on which the Zephyr travels is a
functioning line that was constructed between
1902 and 1905 at a cost of more than $12 million,
a phenomenally high price at the time for 239
miles of track. The line is still in use for
commercial traffic today.
It was the construction of this line, the White River
Railroad, that opened the way for the commercial
development of modern Branson. Trains made it
possible for tourists to come into the area and the
rest is history.
The train station from which the tours depart is an
authentic 1905 railroad station and the
locomotives and passenger cars are lovingly
restored and maintained historic railroad
equipment.
Once the trip is underway, passengers can move
about the cars and explore different parts of the
train and even enjoy refreshments. A special
dinner train operates at certain times of the year,
offering passengers a chance to enjoy a romantic
meal by candlelight while rocking along the rails
through the Ozarks. (Note: The dinner train is
recommended for passengers over the age of 13).
To learn more about the Branson Scenic Railway
and to view a slideshow, check the schedule or
even make reservations online, simply visit their
website by clicking this link:
Branson area with a love or even a passing
interest in America's historic railroads. The
beautifully restored train is operated as part of the
Branson Scenic Railway, a fascinating attraction
headquartered from a station in historic downtown
Branson adjacent to the sparkling new Branson
Landing complex.
The train ride is one of the best in the South.
Stretching for 40 miles through the beautiful
Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas, the one hour 45
minute trip gives passengers a chance to see
spectacular natural scenery. The train passes
over trestles and through tunnels, providing views
of territory largely inaccessible by car.
The railroad on which the Zephyr travels is a
functioning line that was constructed between
1902 and 1905 at a cost of more than $12 million,
a phenomenally high price at the time for 239
miles of track. The line is still in use for
commercial traffic today.
It was the construction of this line, the White River
Railroad, that opened the way for the commercial
development of modern Branson. Trains made it
possible for tourists to come into the area and the
rest is history.
The train station from which the tours depart is an
authentic 1905 railroad station and the
locomotives and passenger cars are lovingly
restored and maintained historic railroad
equipment.
Once the trip is underway, passengers can move
about the cars and explore different parts of the
train and even enjoy refreshments. A special
dinner train operates at certain times of the year,
offering passengers a chance to enjoy a romantic
meal by candlelight while rocking along the rails
through the Ozarks. (Note: The dinner train is
recommended for passengers over the age of 13).
To learn more about the Branson Scenic Railway
and to view a slideshow, check the schedule or
even make reservations online, simply visit their
website by clicking this link:
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