Rate	Price	Duration
One Month Pass	$10.00	for 30 days
One Day Pass	$5.00	for 1 day
One Year Access	$120.00	for 365 days

Rate	Price	Duration
One Month Pass	$10.00	for 30 days
One Day Pass	$5.00	for 1 day
One Year Access	$120.00	for 365 days

Whitewater Valley Railroad stays busy serving Connersville

By GRADY TATE gtate@newsexaminer.com

Grady Tate
Jan 19, 2021
Jan 19, 2021

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Children enjoy a moment with the “cast” aboard the Whitewater Valley Railroad Polar Express train. The Polar Express is the most popular train for the WVRR.
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Like every business, the Whitewater Valley Railroad had its share of struggles through 2020.

COVID-19 and other difficulties were among the top culprits that helped cancel certain trips, and in one case, eliminating a staple altogether.

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