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The North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club was chartered in 1974 and is located in the north end of Pend Oreille County in North Eastern Washington.


Since July of 1981 the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club and the Pend Oreille Valley Railroad (POVA) have gotten together to operate several weekend excursions rides in summer and fall along the Pend Oreille River in Northeast Washington. These rides run along the north end of POVA's railroad, which is especially rugged as the track snakes along the cliffs that shadow the river far below. There are several tunnels and bridges along this stretch of track, ranging from low wooden trestles to the huge Box Canyon Bridge. No road offers the splendid views and awesome vistas that are afforded by a ride on the train.


Using three classic railroad coaches, three open-air cars converted from various rolling stock, and one caboose, this 20-mile round-trip takes approximately one and a half hours and is very affordable for the whole family. Two of the cars are leased from Inland Empire Railroad Historical Society.


We gratefully acknowledge the Pend Oreille Valley Railroad, staff and crew, without whose help our holiday weekend rides would not be possible. Without their dedication and commitment, we would not be able to make this ride available to you.


You can buy tickets here on our website any time or call 1-877-5ALL-ABOARD (1-877-525-5226) between 6 AM and 6 PM Monday through Friday. For more information, e-mail us at info at lionstrainride dot com, explore our website further, or call us.


Your Train Ride Contribution helps support the many Lion's Club Community Projects. Thank you for riding with us.


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2010 Weekend Train Ride Schedule


Down River Days
July 24
1PM & 3PM
July 25
11AM & 1PM

Labor Day Weekend*
Sept 4
11AM, 1PM & 3PM
Sept 5
11AM, 1PM & 3PM

First Autumn Colors
Oct 2
11AM, 1PM & 3PM
Oct 3
11AM, 1PM & 3PM

Second Autumn Colors
Oct 9
11AM, 1PM & 3PM
Oct 10
11AM, 1PM & 3PM

Third Autumn Colors
Oct 16
11AM, 1PM & 3PM
Oct 17
11AM, 1PM & 3PM

Great Pumpkin Rides
Oct 23
11AM, 1PM & 3PM
Oct 24
11AM, 1PM & 3PM

*All train rides originate in Ione, except the Labor Day Weekend trains. The Labor Day Weekend trains originate in Metaline Falls


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