Where is the Hobo train?
Where is the Hobo train?
The Hobo Railroad is a family-owned and operated Tourist Railroad located at the southern entrance to New Hampshire’s popular White Mountain region in the village of Lincoln, NH.
How long is the Hobo Railroad train ride?
80-minute
Join us for an 80-minute, old fashioned train ride along the Pemigewasset River. Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy on the train.
Does Weirs Beach have a boardwalk?
Rebuilt in 2010, the weirs Beach boardwalk is over 1300 feet long and offers amazing views of the lake and Ossipee mountains. Here you will find the Scenic Railroad, which makes several runs daily along parts of Lake Winnipesaukee and is even better during foliage season.
Can you swim at Weirs Beach?
When is the best time to go to the beach? The best time to go SWIMMING is from the beginning of June through the end of August, when the water temperature is in the 70ºs—cool, clear and refreshing. In May and September, water temperature is in the 60º range—brisk and invigorating for a short dip.
What mountains can you see from Weirs Beach?
Do you have to wear pajamas on the Polar Express?
What should my family wear? Families are encouraged to wear warm pajamas just like passengers from THE POLAR EXPRESS™ book and film. Passengers will spend time on an unheated platform as they board and disembark from the train, so appropriate winter attire is also recommended.
What is the Hobo Railroad?
The Hobo Railroad is a family-owned and operated Tourist Railroad located at the southern entrance to New Hampshire’s popular White Mountain region in the village of Lincoln, NH.
What time does the train station open and close at Hobo Junction?
Hobo Junction Station opens at 10:00am on the days we operate trains. The Station closes shortly after our last train of the day returns. All train rides are 80-minutes round-trip. All trains run rain or shine.
What is the origin of the term hobo?
When many soldiers returned home, jobs were scarce, so hordes of young men took to the newly built railroads to find their fortunes elsewhere. The name hobo is believed to be a shortened form of “hoe boy.” The original hobos traveled from town to town looking for odd jobs and menial farm work.
How did hobos communicate with each other?
Since many hobos were illiterate, they developed a system of signs — scrawled on fence posts and train crossings — to communicate vital information to fellow travelers. A picture of a bird indicated a free telephone. A cross signified a free meal if you professed religious belief.
