Join the Military Spouses of Newport as we explore the railways!!
Registration Closes Nov 6th
The Rail Explorers: Rhode Island Division is presented by the Newport and Narragansett Bay Railroad. Enjoy an unforgettable scenic ride along historic Aquidneck Island and spectacular Narragansett Bay.
Time: Sunday, Nov 10th. Meet at 5:00 PM for 5:30 PM departure. This is a 2-hour tour
Location: 1 Alexander Road, Portsmouth, RI
Cost: $50 members. $55 guests. Infants in a chest harness travel free.
Bring your own refreshments to enjoy the fireside (weather permitting) at our private Bayside Picnic area along the bluffs of the Narragansett Bay before departing back to the station by rail explorer. MSON will provide items for s'mores!
Please email socials.mson@gmail.com if you need a seat belt extender, have any medical or mobility issues, or will have a child under the age of 5 attending as they will need a safety harness.
There are no refunds unless we’re able to fill your spot from the waitlist. Any eligible refund will have a $2 processing fee.
What is a Rail Explorer?
A rail explorer is a pedal powered vehicle that rides on railroad tracks. They have 4 steel wheels, hydraulic disc brakes, pedals for each seat, and are comfortable, fun and easy to ride. Although the rail explorers require pedaling, the magic of steel wheels on steel rails makes the experience very different from riding a regular bicycle. There is no need to carefully watch the road ahead, there is no need to steer and riding is hands free - making it easy to take photographs and video as you roll along. You may be in a Tandem Rail Explorer (2 seats) or Quad Rail Explorer (4 seats) for your ride. Groups may be split to fit the available vehicles.
For safety all riders must be secured in their own seat. The only exception is infants, who must be secured in a chest harness to an adult rider. Infants in a chest harness travel free. Younger children may not be able to reach the pedals but can be safely buckled in to enjoy the ride. We offer toddler harnesses for additional security for little explorers.
Lantern Ride
Enjoy the Southern Circuit in the cool of the evening, the silvery light from the moon will illuminate your journey on the historic steel tracks! A romantic, lantern lit ride and a one of a kind experience.
Bring your own refreshments to enjoy fireside at our private Bayside Picnic area along the bluffs of the Narragansett Bay before departing back to the station by rail explorer.
A 6-mile, round trip tour and an unforgettable experience.
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Liability Waivers
Every Rail Explorer rider must sign a liability waiver before riding the rails. You and your group can do this online now, using the eWaiver form.
Sign Liability Waiver Online
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*** Weather ***
Rail Explorers will operate rain or shine, provided it is safe to do so. Rail Explorers reserves the right to reschedule or cancel tours due to adverse weather conditions if operations or participants are at risk. In the event of cancellations or rescheduling by us, your payment will be refunded in full, or applied to another tour. Ticket holders who cancel due to weather are subject to the cancellation policy above. No shows (including those arriving late for a scheduled departure) are not eligible for a refund.
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