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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

GRAPEVINE VINTAGE RAILROAD
FY2025-26
ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET
312-403-403

DIVISION DESCRIPTION
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad Department within CVB promotes the Historic Cotton Belt Railroad District, the Historic
Downtown District, and the Grapevine as a visitor destination, increases revenues to recover operating expenses of the
vintage diesel and excursion steam train, it expands onboard food and beverage, photo and merchandise opportunities,
creates a Grapevine Vintage Railroad merchandising effort and develops programs to increase ridership for special
holidays. The Division also responsible for ensuring that the Grapevine Vintage Railroad with the vintage diesel and steam
excursion train remains a premier family attraction, it also participates with local hotels, attractions, merchants and
restaurants to promote Grapevine leisure and group visitors.

FY25 DIVISION ACCOMPLISHMENTS
North Pole Express hosted over 60,000 riders, an increase of 5%.
Increased GVRR ridership by 6%
Expanded Food & Beverage options onboard.
Developed new programming for onboard entertainment
Added new special event to schedule
Added day to normal weekly excursions
Reduced delays with partner railroads
Reduced mechanical failures on equipment
Developed new GVRR merchandise for retail
Steam Locomotive rebuild progress included completion of Boiler and Firebox.

FY26 DIVISION GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Complete rebuild of Steam Locomotive and add the Steam engine to monthly excursions
Add second train consist to excursion program
Attract more charter and private events
Restore articulated cars to revenue source
Expand the GVRR brand across Texas and surrounding states

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