The Pioneer Express is currently undergoing maintenance and is not operating at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!
🚂 All Aboard the Pioneer Express Railroad! 🎟️
The Wimberley icon is back and better than ever! The Pioneer Express has returned to 7A Ranch, ready to delight guests of all ages with a ride full of charm, nostalgia, and Hill Country beauty.
Hop aboard and take the scenic route through our picturesque property — it’s the perfect way to sit back, relax, and soak in the sights and sounds of the Texas Hill Country. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or reliving fond memories, the Pioneer Express promises fun for the whole family!
🎟️ Tickets: $6 per person
👶 Kiddos 2 & under: Ride free!
🎫 Where to buy: Tickets are available at the 7A Front Office
🕒 Hours of Operation:
Saturday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | On the :00 and :30
Sunday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | On the :00 and :30
These are general hours and may change at any time. Please note, the train will not operate in rain or inclement weather.
So round up your crew, listen for the whistle, and climb aboard — the Pioneer Express is pulling into the depot, and adventure awaits! 🚂✨
Before You Ride
Pioneer Express Waiver Acknowledgment Required
Train rides involve risks, including boarding and exiting, movement of the train, sudden stops, uneven surfaces, weather, and possible injury.
Before tickets are issued, the adult purchasing tickets must review and acknowledge the Pioneer Express Assumption of Risk & Release for their party. The adult purchaser must be 18 or older and must be a parent, legal guardian, or authorized responsible adult for any minors in the group.
❤️ Back on Track: The History of the Pioneer Express 🌵
The Pioneer Express Railroad has deep roots here at 7A Ranch! Back in 1971, a longtime dream of founder R.L. came to life when his son Raymond W. had a narrow-gauge railroad built by the Avey Bros. of San Marcos, Texas. The twins, Roy and Ray Avey, were park railroad enthusiasts — Roy even worked with Walt Disney in a live steamer hobby group!
That same year, the Pioneer Town & Pacific Railroad began delighting guests with rides aboard its half-scale replica of an 1870 wood-burning engine, complete with a tender, two passenger cars, and a caboose. For nearly 30 years, riders enjoyed a mile-long journey filled with corny humor and good old-fashioned fun — spotting “Mickey Mouse cactus,” passing the “Orr House,” rolling through a tunnel, and crossing the trestle overlooking Old Iron Springs, known as “the most re-lie-able springs around!”