About
Delivering Smiles: The RVA Express Story
The RVA Express, formerly known as the Play RVA Express Train, is Richmond, Virginia’s premier source of trackless train fun!
As a family-owned and operated business, we understand the importance of creating magical moments that last a lifetime.
We’re passionate about bringing joy to children and adults alike, and we believe that a train ride has a unique ability to spark imagination and foster connection.
From birthday parties and school celebrations to community festivals and corporate events, The RVA Express adds a touch of magic and wonder to any occasion.
Proctor and his team are involved in every aspect of the business, from maintaining the trains to interacting with guests at events.
- Trusted by countless families, event organizers, malls and organizations
The RVA Express Experience: Key Details
Here’s what you need to know about our trackless trains and exceptional services:
100%
Electric
Our trains run on clean and quiet electric power, perfect for both indoor and outdoor events.
Spacious & Comfortable
With seating for up to 25 children or a mix of 18 adults and kids, everyone rides comfortably.
Convenient Transport
Our train arrives fully assembled on a 32-foot trailer with a conductor, ready for immediate fun!
Long-Lasting
Fun
Our high-capacity batteries provide up to 12-14 hours of continuous run time and non-stop entertainment.
From Parks to Malls: Turning Your Favorite Places into Extraordinary Event Experiences
At The RVA Express, we believe that every event deserves a touch of magic. That’s why we go above and beyond to create unforgettable experiences that bring people together, spark joy, and create lasting memories.
We understand that you have many choices when it comes to event entertainment, but we’re confident that our unparalleled commitment to quality, service, and genuine care sets us apart.
From the moment you contact us to the final farewell wave as the train departs, our dedicated team is here to make your event a resounding success. We take pride in our meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of your experience is handled with care.
Our goal is to exceed your expectations and create a day that you and your guests will treasure forever.
Whether you’re planning a child’s birthday party, a community festival, or a corporate gathering, The RVA Express is the perfect way to add a touch of magic and wonder to your occasion.
- Trusted by countless families, event organizers, malls and organizations
With The RVA Express – Your Event, Your Way
Discover how The RVA Express can bring a touch of magic to your next special occasion…
Birthday Parties & Celebrations
Make their birthday unforgettable – create a party experience they’ll never forget with the joy and excitement of The RVA Express.
- Customizable decorations and music to match your theme
- Safe and engaging fun for kids of all ages
- Memories that will last a lifetime
Community & School Events
Bring your community together – add a unique and engaging element to your school fair, festival, church event, or neighborhood celebration.
- Fosters a sense of community and shared joy
- Provides a fun activity for all ages
- Creates a memorable experience for everyone
Preschool &
Daycare Fun
Delight your little learners – The RVA Express brings smiles and excitement to preschools and daycares, creating a day filled with wonder.
- Flexible scheduling
- Enhances learning and imaginative play
- Creates a special and memorable experience for young children
- Trusted by countless families, event organizers, malls and organizations
Beth Acton, CEO
Meet Beth Acton, the innovative entrepreneur who transformed her passion for creating joyful, unforgettable experiences into Richmond’s beloved trackless train company, The RVA Express.
Beth’s journey began with a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves moments of pure joy and wonder. From that idea, she imagined a business that would do more than entertain—one that would bring people together, strengthen community connections, and create memories that last long after the ride ends.
Guided by this vision, Beth has poured her heart and dedication into every part of The RVA Express, holding each detail to the highest standard of quality, service, and genuine care. She remains hands-on in all aspects of the business, from maintaining the trains to personally connecting with guests at events, ensuring every experience feels special and memorable.
Meet The RVA Express Engineers
The RVA Express trains are meticulously maintained and operated by our team of talented and professional engineers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for every rider, every time.
Jerry Clarke
Conductor
Guilherme Menezes
(aka G)
Conductor
Adilson Junior
(aka Junior)
Conductor
Linda Dunn
Conductor
- Trusted by countless families, event organizers, malls and organizations
What Our Customers Say
We rented the RVA Express to come for our son’s third birthday and it was the absolute best The booking process was easy and the train showed up early to unload around the corner, so right at the start time of the party the train came rolling down our street which was such a fun surprise for all the kids! If you’re considering the train for your next event, do it! You won’t be disappointed.
Very professional, arrived on time and were great for my son’s birthday party.
Had great communication from the start and easy to work with.
Would definitely recommend!!
Great experience!
We booked for a Christmas birthday party where adults and kids enjoyed touring the neighborhood and viewing Christmas lights.
Such a great time for everyone and they were excellent at communicating and easy to work with.
Will definitely use them again!
We had the train come to our house for our 3 yr olds birthday and it was the best part of the party! Our family and friends were talking about it for weeks later.
Would recommend to anyone with a toddler who loves trains!
This was the perfect activity for my son's 2nd birthday party.
All the guests (kids and parents) had a great time!
Very professional company, responded quickly to my emails and arrived on time!
Couldn't recommend them more!
What a wonderful experience! We rented the train for my daughter's second birthday and it was definitely a hit! Her and her friends are still talking about it.
Everyone we worked with was super professional, accommodating, responsive, and nice.
I couldn't recommend this activity more!
BEST part of the party! Every kid had fun, young and older and the parents! Who doesn't want to ride a train through your neighborhood?!
Great experience; great communication; reasonable cost; great conductor, Donnie, who was so kind to the children and patient with other vendors.
Highly recommend and would love to do it again!
A hit with guests young & young at heart!
Great communication, reasonable cost, looks great, fits lots of passengers, conductor (Donnie) was patient & kind, powered through spotty weather (light rain).
Very impressed!
Would definitely book again!
What a great kid's birthday!! I HIGHLY recommend RVA express for birthdays and events! We rented the party space inside of the mall at Regency Square with the use of the Train for 2 hours for my son's 3rd birthday and it was great! The owner was very helpful via text and Gee, our conductor, was also very helpful during the party.
We used RVA Express for our Field Day event for over 400 students. We were very happy with the train and the conductor.
The service was excellent from the beginning to the end of our field day.
They gave all of students at our school the experience of a lifetime!!!!
Highly Recommend
My Son had a blast for his birthday party 🚂🎈🎉
The owner Proctor is so kind, prompt and professional!
If you have a little one who loves trains, booking with RVA Express will not disappoint!!!
We’ve used the RVA Express for two birthday parties now and it’s an absolute blast! The drivers are so friendly and the price point is great for what you get!
They set up and break down, the rides are so much fun, all the kids love it and it’s such a hit!
We’ll definitely be using again 🙂
We had the RVA Express for our son's 3rd birthday party.
It was such a hit. Our son loved it and didn't want to get off of the train the entire party.
Our driver was wonderful too. Booking was so easy.
We loved working with them and would absolutely recommend the RVA Express!
Proctor and his team were so great to work with!
We rented the train for my son’s birthday and it was a huge hit with not only with the children, but also the adults!
We had such a blast! We plan to rent it again in the future.
I would highly recommend The RVA Express!
The RVA Express was used for the 2nd year in a row for one of our school's biggest fundraiser!
Very easy to work with and friendly staff.
The kids (and adults) enjoyed having train rides over and over again.
Thanks and definitely a must for next year's fundraiser!
A hit with guests young & young at heart!
Great communication, reasonable cost, looks great, fits lots of passengers, conductor (Donnie) was patient & kind, powered through spotty weather (light rain).
Very impressed! Would definitely book again!
We had a terrific experience with the RVA Express.
The train arrived right on time, and the personnel were pleasant and very helpful.
It was clean and well-maintained.
We highly recommend it!
Proctor, Brandon and Jake were all very amazing! The communication was spectacular as well as the service.
The train was a hit at our carnival for both the children and adults.
Proctor arrived on time and everything was smooth sailing after.
We will be booking again. Thanks!
EXCELLENT! We hosted an event for 300+ and this was the biggest hit by far.
Excellent service, great communication, and perfect for all ages!
Thank you!!!
- Trusted by countless families, event organizers, malls and organizations
Experience Our Trains & Watch Your Child’s Imagination Run Free
The RVA Express, located in Richmond, Virginia, is the first and only trackless train rental service designed for kids of all ages. It’s even a hit with adults.
- Trusted by countless families, event organizers, malls and organizations
