North Carolina’s First RailBike Adventure
Take an incredible 9 mile, 1.5-hour round-trip on historic railroad tracks through Andrews Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains
2026 Season: April 17 – November 15
Choose Your Ride.
Our 2026 Season begins April 17, 2026 and extends through November 15, 2026
Tours leave at 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm every day. 8:30 am tours and 6:30 pm tours are available on select dates. You must be at the Depot 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time for mandatory safety instructions.
All tours leave from the Andrews Train Depot in Andrews, North Carolina.
There are four options for riding the rails at Andrews Valley Rail Tours: The RailBikes, The Passenger Cart, the Conductor Experience and The Choo-Choo.
Our RailBikes are electric pedal-assisted, similar to e-bikes, and require light pedaling by all riders. A RailBike is the optimal way to tour Andrews Valley, if you’re able. There’s nothing like the open air and unobstructed view of the mountains and river.
Up to 4 passengers (you may book 1-4; if less than 4, you will likely be seated with others)
Light pedaling with electric assist
Ages 8 and up
The Cart Ride offers captain’s chairs that swivel and have armrests. This is a great option for children (4 years old and older) accompanied by an adult, passengers with limited mobility, or for groups who want to be able to hold conversations during the trip.
Up to 9 passengers
No pedaling
Swivel chairs, ideal for kids 4+ with adults or relaxed chats
Ages 4 and up
Go on an exclusive Conductor Experience, where two passengers ride alongside the conductor on a 9+ mile round-trip journey in a Fairmont Speeder. Perfect for train enthusiasts, this non-pedaling rail tour offers a front-row seat to North Carolina’s scenic beauty.
Up to 3 passengers
Ride alongside our Conductor
No pedaling
Ages 8 and up
The Choo-Choo Speeder Ride is our compact gas-powered speeder and offers a true “railroad” experience for riders with its locomotive-like appearance. You’ll ride alongside our Choo-Choo driver.
Up to 3 passengers
Ride alongside our Choo-Choo Guide
No pedaling
Ages 8 and up
Enjoy an adventure on the rails with us.
Explore the historic Valley River Tunnel at our midway point.
Eat & Stay in our beautiful Western North Carolina valley
Our Location
We’re in the Nantahala region of the most Western county in North Carolina, Cherokee County, bordering both Tennessee and Georgia. We are roughly two hours from these cities: Asheville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Atlanta
Andrews Depot
95 First Street
Andrews, NC 28901
Text (or phone)
(828) 557-4021
