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Select 2020 Events On Sale to CVSR Members!

Dinner on the Train, Ales on Rails�, Grape Escape and Murder Mystery tickets for January- April are on sale to CVSR Members at the Brakeman level and above! Join today for great perks like early access to 2020 event tickets and other great benefits like National Park Scenic tickets and discounts on merchandise (Brakeman level and above)!

Dinner tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, November 21 at 10 a.m.

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Gift Certificates
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January Scenic Schedule
Scenic excursions will resume in January and run Saturdays and Sundays through April.

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Family Excursions
Take the kids aboard this January for Royalty on the Rails! Tickets will go on sale on November 21!

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Volunteers are needed to create a festive atmosphere aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS� Train Ride! Did you know you can get early access to 2020 tickets for THE POLAR EXPRESS� Train Ride tickets if you volunteer this year?

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CREATE LASTING MEMORIES ON THE TRAIN

Tickets are now available for Dinner on the Train! Enjoy an elegant dining experience on board. Labeled 'The Hottest Ticket in Cleveland," Dinner on the Train is offered on Fridays, departing from Rockside Station and select Saturdays from Akron Northside Station, starting January 24th.

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

The last day of National Park Scenic excursions is Saturday, November 30! The train will run this Saturday, the 23rd and Sunday the 24th. The scenic train will not run in December, and the 2020 season will begin on January 25.

WINTER 2020 EXCURSIONS

Gift Certificates
Give them an experience to remember!

Murder Mystery Trains
Presented by LA Office Solutions

Beer & Wine Tastings
Check out our upcoming beer and wine tastings

Breakfast Excursions
Enjoy breakfast on a train with the winter scenery!

Family Excursions
Take the kids aboard for fun, interactive rides

Evening Excursions
Plan a fun night out of the train with a group!

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Black Friday. Cyber Monday.

Why support CVSR on Giving Tuesday?

Donations to our organization not only ensures that the train can continue to chug through Cuyahoga Valley, but that future generations can come to enjoy it in their peak condition. Your donation allows our organization to continue telling the stories of our heritage fleet for years to come.

SUPPORT

Every time a donation is made that person becomes a part of the railroad�s history by prolonging our ability to maintain the fleet.

Fleet preservation is enhancing the rider experience, improving mobility for handicap passengers, and renovating entire train cars to create spaces that replicate rail travel in the 1940�s.

The new Edu-Trainment Car

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WISHING YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON

On behalf of all of us at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support!

Please note: Our offices will be closed from December 22 to January 5. Offices will open again on January 6. If you would like to purchase tickets or have a ticketing question, E-Tix can be reached at 330-247-0041 (closed Christmas and New Year day).

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Gift Certificates
Our gift certificates can be applied to any excursion throughout the year.

Dinner Tickets
Tickets are selling quickly! Book now and print at home in time for Christmas!

2020 Excursions
View the calendar for all scenic excursions through April!

2020 Scenic Schedule

Tickets for January - April National Park Scenic Rides are on sale now! Opening Day is Saturday, January 25, 2020! The train will run Saturdays and Sundays, starting that weekend.

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Opening Weekend Promo!

Book Tickets Today to be Entered to Win!

Welcome to 2020! The first days of the season are Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26. Book your tickets online for opening weekend of the National Park Scenic Excursion anytime before Friday January, 24 at 3 p.m. for a chance to win a CVSR gift basket with merchandise, shirts, tasting glasses and more tickets!

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Upcoming Excursions

Dinner on the Train

January 24 & 31

Breakfast Along the Cuyahoga

February 1

Royalty on the Rails
February 9

Ales on Rails�
February 21

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UPCOMING RIDES

Ales on Rails�: Platform Brewery
Friday, February 21
Rockside Station, 7:00 p.m.

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Family Fun Loop: Lovable Bears
Presented by Meijer
Sunday, February 23
Peninsula Depot, 12:55 p.m.

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Canvas and Wine on the Rails
Friday, February 28
Rockside Station, 7:00 p.m.

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Dinner on the Train
Friday, February 28
Rockside Station, 7:00 p.m.

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Stay up to date through our blog

From showcasing our volunteers, to featuring new and exciting upcoming events, follow our blog posts to stay up to date on all things CVSR!

BLOG ARTICLES HERE

Did you know...

In 1880, the first continuous Valley Railway passenger train ran a round-trip over part of the completed line from Cleveland to Canton and back.

The train was packed with Valley Railway board members, directors, officers and promoters.

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BACK ON TRACK

All Aboard! It's Opening Weekend

Take the train this weekend, January 25-26! The National Park Scenic train now runs Saturdays and Sundays. There will be special events on the train every Friday night!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Dinner on the Train
Fridays & Select Saturdays
Starts Friday, January 24 *Sold Out*
Rockside Station and Akron Northside Station, 7:00 p.m.

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Ales on Rails� Beer Tasting
Platform Brewery
Saturday, February 21
Rockside Station, 7:00 p.m.

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Family Fun Loop: Valentine's Crafts and Bingo
Presented by Meijer
Saturday, February 8
Peninsula Depot, 12:55 p.m.

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Cocktails on Rails
Bacardi
Saturday, February 28
Rockside Station, 7:00 p.m.

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VIEW FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Stay up to date through our blog

From showcasing our volunteers, to featuring new and exciting upcoming events, follow our blog posts to stay up to date on all things CVSR!

BLOG ARTICLES HERE

Did you know...
Cabooses were historically used to provide shelter for crew at the end of a train? From this car, the train crew served as a lookout for load shifting, damage to equipment and cargo, and overheating axles. The Caboose will be back on the tracks, starting February 15! You can ride and warm up on board with cozy seating and a wood-burning stove!

BOOK A TRIP ON THE CABOOSE

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Summer Tickets Go on Sale Next Week!

Tickets for May- August events will go on sale

To CVSR Members at the Brakeman Level and above
Monday, February 24 at 10:00 a.m.

To the General Public
Friday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m.

Did you know that if you join as a CVSR member at the Brakeman level or above, you get great perks like complimentary National Park Scenic tickets, discounts on merchandise and early access to tickets?

If you have questions, call our membership office at (234)-759-0093 or email members@cvsr.org.

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Family Events

Grape Escape

Ales on Rails�

Cocktails on Rails

Evening Events

Murder Mystery, Presented by LA Office Solutions

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Thank you for standing with us to ensure that Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad remains a vital cultural asset for generations to come.

Photo: Steve Melvin

As 2020 comes to a close, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) has faced many challenges. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us this year and generously gave during these times.

We want to thank you for standing with us to ensure that CVSR remains a vital cultural asset for generations to come. We are so pleased to have all of you on board with us as a valued partner in the preservation and enhancement of heritage rail experiences.

If you haven''t already gave, there''s still time. We hope you''ll consider making an end of the year gift to power CVSR into the 2021 season. We need your help to keep our train on the tracks for more than 170,000 passengers who ride with us each year. Thanks to the CARES Act, taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions can take a one-time deduction of up to $300 for gifts made to charitable organizations.

We hope that supporting our mission is important to you, if so we ask, if you are able, to please consider making a contribution online.

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Give the Gift of a Train Ride

This holiday season give the gift of an experience! Gift cards to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad are perfect for any occasion. Our gift cards can be used toward the purchase of any CVSR excursion, and your purchase helps keep our historic rail cars on the tracks.

Gift cards are mailed 3-5 business days to the shipping address listed on the order at check out.

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Visit Akron''s Northside Marketplace

Stop by Downtown Akron's Northside Marketplace to purchase your CVSR gear and THE POLAR EXPRESST merchandise.

For a $50 donation you can get a 2020 THE POLAR EXPRESST Gift Bag, which includes two holiday songbooks, four special edition mugs, four silver bells, four golden tickets and four hot chocolate packets.

Book a Virtual Santa Visit

Christmas might look a little different this year, but that doesn't mean you can't keep many of your holiday traditions alive - including your annual visit with Santa. Santa is partnering with his good friends at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to host Virtual Santa Visits.

Santa will visit with children for ten minutes for a personalized, one-on-one visit through Wednesday, December 23 from 5 - 8 p.m.

Book Now

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SUMMER DINNER TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 13!

Plan your summer trip now! Tickets for May - August Dinner on the Train, Breakfast Along the Cuyahoga and Mother''s Day Excursions will go on sale to:

CVSR Members (Brakeman Level and above)
Monday, March 9 at 10 a.m.

To the General Public
Friday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Learn More About Membership

Congratulations to the 2019 Volunteer of the Year, Ralph Gray

During our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Ralph Gray was honored with the 2019 Volunteer of the Year award. Ralph started volunteering with CVSR in February 2010 and has accumulated 4,714 total hours. Now, at 95 years young, Ralph is CVSR's oldest volunteer. He was nominated for his positive attitude and customer service.

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Have You Visited the Edu-Trainment Car?

This recently-renovated car provides interactive exhibits, programming and activities for children and families. With the purchase of any National Park Scenic ticket, you can access to the Edu-trainment Car!

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Looking for upcoming trips this month? Take a look at our full calendar of events!

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CVSR needs your help to keep this heritage railroad experience on the rails for more than 170,000 passengers who ride with us each year.

Photo: Robert George

As 2020 comes to a close, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) faces many challenges. In March, we made the decision to cancel all train rides due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We returned to the rails in October with a successful run of our Fall Flyer excursions and rolled right into THE POLAR EXPRESST Train Ride. We were humbled by the response from our community with our return to the rails as both programs sold out.

With the cancelation of THE POLAR EXPRESST Train Ride and the additional cancelations of our education excursions, Dinner on the Train, Ales on Rails, Bike Aboard, and more programs, CVSR has incurred revenue losses of $5.5 million in 2020. This is a significant loss for our small nonprofit. Our programs provide direct support to our daily operations and allow us to maintain our 75-year-old historic train fleet. Continuing our mission and serving our community as we have in the past is at stake.

Please consider making an end of the year gift to power CVSR into the 2021 season. CVSR needs your help to keep this heritage railroad experience on the rails for more than 170,000 passengers who ride with us each year. Thanks to the CARES Act, taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions can take a one-time deduction of up to $300 for gifts made to charitable organizations.

We hope that supporting our mission is important to you, so I ask, if you are able, to please consider making a contribution online at www.cvsr.org/annual-fund.

We are always grateful for your support - at any level - that we receive.

With gratitude,

Joe Mazur
President & CEO

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UPCOMING RIDES

Photo: Brenda Long

Fall Flyer
October 2020
Sit back and relax on this scenic train ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. On board, you will see bald eagle nests, the rushing Cuyahoga River and historical landmarks. You can also stop and get off at the historic Village of Peninsula with the purchase of a separate ticket.

Akron Station, Thursdays & Saturdays, 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m.
Rockside Station, Fridays & Sundays, 10:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m.

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THE POLAR EXPRESST presented by Countertop Solutions
November 6 - December 20, 2020

Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and your family take a magical trip on THE POLAR EXPRESST Train Ride!

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, families are sure to enjoy their trip to the North Pole. Passengers are entertained by a reading of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and upon arrival at the North Pole, elves are eagerly waving to families as they prepare for the big day. On the way back home Santa greets guests and takes photos.

Tickets go on sale to members Sep. 22 and for non-members Oct. 14.To take advantage of early access, become a member today by visiting https://www.cvsr.org/membership/ or call membership at (234) 759-0093.

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COVID-19 Safety Information

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad excursions and all railroad facilities are operating with more stringent safety practices and procedures including more frequent sanitation, the wearing of masks, implementing physical distancing and operating trains at no more than 50% capacity to improve employee, volunteer and guest safety.

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IN THE NEWS

10Best Scenic Train Rides | USA TODAY 10BEST

13 Best Polar Express Train Rides You Can Take This Christmas | O, The Oprah Magazine

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to resume train rides in October | 19 News

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is ready to make a comeback | Crain''s Cleveland

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad announces train ride return dates and plans | FOX 8

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to resume train rides this fall | Cleveland.com

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad will run this fall, tickets to go on sale next month | News 5

We might be physically distancing, but we''re still being social.

From showcasing our trains to featuring new and exciting upcoming events, follow us on social media to stay up to date on all things CVSR!

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Give the gift of an experience with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Give the gift of an experience! Gift cards to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad are perfect for any occasion. Our gift cards can be used toward the purchase of any CVSR excursion.

Gift cards are mailed 3-5 business days to the shipping address listed on the order at check out. Purchase now to receive your gift card in time for the holidays!

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Photo: Chiefbear on the Road Photography

Christmas might look a little different this year, but that doesn't mean you can't keep many of your holiday traditions alive - including your annual visit with Santa. Santa is partnering with his good friends at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to host Virtual Santa Visits..

Santa will visit with children for ten minutes for a personalized, one-on-one visit beginning Monday, December 7 through Sunday, December 20 from 5-8 p.m.

Don't miss out. Grab your spot with Santa today

Book Now

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Thank you for your continued support!

We hope you and your loved ones are staying healthy and safe!

Help us plan our fall events in 2020!

As CVSR looks to re-open, we would like to hear from you on how you feel about attending public events this year. Your feedback is vital to our success and will help us plan our fall events in 2020.

Please complete our Re-Open Survey by clicking on the link below. It''s a short five-question survey that should take less than two minutes. The survey will close on July 3.

Thank you and we hope you have a great summer!

TAKE THE SURVEY

We look forward to seeing you when we re-open!

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We have you covered this holiday season

with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Gift Cards, THE POLAR EXPRESST Merchandise, Virtual Santa Visits and more!

This holiday season give the gift of an experience! Gift cards to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad are perfect for any occasion. Our gift cards can be used toward the purchase of any CVSR excursion, and your purchase helps keep our historic rail cars on the tracks.

Gift cards are mailed 3-5 business days to the shipping address listed on the order at check out. Purchase now to receive your gift card in time for the holidays!

Gift Now

Stop by Downtown Akron's Northside Marketplace to purchase your CVSR gear and THE POLAR EXPRESST merchandise.

For a $50 donation you can get a 2020 THE POLAR EXPRESST Gift Bag, which includes two holiday songbooks, four special edition mugs, four silver bells, four golden tickets and four hot chocolate packets.

Christmas might look a little different this year, but that doesn't mean you can't keep many of your holiday traditions alive - including your annual visit with Santa. Santa is partnering with his good friends at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to host Virtual Santa Visits.

Santa will visit with children for ten minutes for a personalized, one-on-one visit through Sunday, December 20 from 5 - 8 p.m.

Don't miss out. Grab your spot with Santa today.

Book Now

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BE PART OF THE MAGIC

Want to be a part of the magic? We rely on volunteers in many different roles to bring the magic alive throughout the months of November and December. THE POLAR EXPRESST, presented by Countertop Solutions, has brought amazing memories to countless families for more than 26 years, and we are so grateful to our volunteers that have enabled us to continue running this special tradition each year.

Volunteer Training Sessions: October 19, 21, 26 at 7:00 p.m., October 17 and 31 at 1 p.m., and November 21 and 24 at 1 p.m.
Santa Training Sessions: October 15 at 7 p.m., October 17 at 3:30 p.m., October 21 at 1 p.m., and November 14 at 3:30 p.m.

Questions? Please contact Sherri at (234) 759-0091 or SLemley@cvsr.com.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Leaders facilitate the program in their car by creating a festive atmosphere for riders. Leaders welcome passengers, facilitate seating, create name tags for children, lead songs, and use appropriate techniques to engage visitors.

Assistants work with Leaders to facilitate seating and create name tags for children.

Santas will walk through designated train cars greeting and talking with the passengers. An Elf will accompany Santa through the car to stage children in front of Santa for parents to take a safe socially distanced photo. In our attempt to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing, Santa will not be handling bells, personalizing books, or spending significant time with each group of children.

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COVID-19 Safety Information + What to Expect

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad excursions and all railroad facilities are operating with more stringent safety practices and procedures including more frequent sanitation, the wearing of masks, implementing physical distancing and operating trains at no more than 50% capacity. Please be aware that due to Covid-19, THE POLAR EXPRESST will be conducted in a way that safeguards the health and safety of our passengers, volunteers, and staff.

Learn More

We might be physically distancing, but we''re still being social.

From showcasing our trains to featuring new and exciting upcoming events, follow us on social media to stay up to date on all things CVSR!

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Select 2020 Events On Sale to CVSR Members!

CREATE LASTING MEMORIES ON THE TRAIN

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

WINTER 2020 EXCURSIONS

Why support CVSR on Giving Tuesday?

WISHING YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON

Need Last-minute Gift Ideas?

2020 Scenic Schedule

Opening Weekend Promo!

Book Tickets Today to be Entered to Win!

Upcoming Excursions

UPCOMING RIDES

BACK ON TRACK

UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer Tickets Go on Sale Next Week!

Thank you for standing with us to ensure that Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad remains a vital cultural asset for generations to come.

Give the Gift of a Train Ride

Visit Akron''s Northside Marketplace

Book a Virtual Santa Visit

SUMMER DINNER TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 13!

CVSR needs your help to keep this heritage railroad experience on the rails for more than 170,000 passengers who ride with us each year.

UPCOMING RIDES

COVID-19 Safety Information

IN THE NEWS

We might be physically distancing, but we''re still being social.

Give the gift of an experience with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Thank you for your continued support!

Help us plan our fall events in 2020!

We have you covered this holiday season

BE PART OF THE MAGIC

COVID-19 Safety Information + What to Expect

We might be physically distancing, but we''re still being social.