Wanamaker kempton and southern railroad is excited to bring you our scenic train rides, whether it is for one of our regularly scheduled train ride or a special event, we hope you enjoy yourself. Strasburg rail road is located in lancaster county, pennsylvania. Mar 21, 2018 a large model live steam riding train is featured during the summer months at the east strasburg pennsylvania station location. Steam into history new freedom 2020 all you need to know. Travel back to the 1920s aboard our restored steam engine and railcars. Until 2000, tangshan was the last place in the world that made production steam engines. Take a one hour scenic train ride on a working freight shortline railroad along the kiski river. See what to expect from your authentic steam train ride through the amish countryside to paradise, pa and back. For families, couples and curious travelers, a narrated train tour is a memorable way to explore the pocono mountains. Find a sampling of these items at our online store. First used for passenger and freight transportation, the short line limped along for more than a century until in 1958, on the verge of abandonment, the railroad was salvaged and given new life as a tourist railroad. For special deals, announcements and more, just enter your email and click sign up. What to expect strasburg rail road is americas oldest operating railroad with a charter dating back to june 9, 1832. Scenic train rides in pennsylvania nineteenthcentury steam train passengers complained of the smoke that flowed back over the train cars and the hot cinders from the locomotives firebox that.
Visitors hoping to visit the short train ride scranton limited on select weekdays are strongly encouraged to contact the. Home chehalis centralia railroad steam train rides. This train takes passengers on roundtrip excursions named the glen rock express, which is an hourlong ride, the seitzland specials, which are 45minute long rides, or the hanover junction, which is 2. Hop aboard a pocono mountains train tour and experience the scenery from the rails. The perfect venue for your next event and an excellent opportunity for work retreats, parties and ceremonies. Feb 29, 2020 the new tourist steam train ride in hollidaysburg, pa is a treat. Mar 27, 2020 steamtown national historic sites union pacific big boy no. Theres no better way to enjoy pennsylvanias autumn spectacle, bursting with. Here you will find any and all upcoming events so you can plan your visit. Mar 29, 2016 8 epic train rides in ohio that will give you an unforgettable experience. The most popular of all pennsylvania train rides, hosting more than 400,000 riders annually, the strasburg railroad is located in the heart of pennsylvania s amish community. Keep an eye out for the highlight of any journey on this train. Mountain rail adventure excursions explore the more remote regions of the mountains where even automobiles cannot access.
Trips range from daylong excursions into the monongahela national forest to shorter sightseeing trips along the banks of the greenbrier, tygarts valley and shavers fork rivers. Features of the train include one to two openair cars. Train schedule wanamaker kempton and southern railroad. If you havent, id love to hear about your experiences. Strasburg rail road a full steam adventure strasburg rail road. Boarded a steam engine at 11am and rode back into history. Book ahead for kiskis fall foliage and halloween rides from. Your 3hour round trip will take you to where oil history began. More than a dozen places in the united states where you can. Step back in time and see the sights through the windows of a cozy railcar. The guide gives you a rich picture of the era, complete with reenactments along the way lincoln might. See a variety of wildlife from groundhogs to bald eagles, with ducks, deer, and blue heron, as well as.
Apr 19, 2016 8 epic train rides in pennsylvania that will give you an unforgettable experience the railroad history of pennsylvania is arguably the richest in the country. Relive the golden age of rail travel and take a front row seat as you take in the. From cass, consider the two hour whittaker trip in midmay on historic cars pulled by the. Unlimited rides aboard scheduled regular trains for 20 months. A large model live steam riding train is featured during the summer months at the east strasburg pennsylvania station location. Steamtown national historic site, scranton, pennsylvania. It begins in their 1920sera locomotive and finishes with a leisurely autumn cruise on its riverboat named the becky thatcher. You ride along the beautiful north central railroad route through the scenic countryside. Lancaster pa railroad attractions lancaster county, pa. We went on one of the christmas excursions, and enjoyed it very much. Tickets are available online for an additional booking fee, by telephone and at the strasburg station location.
Best attractions for kids who love trains in pennsylvania. Pennsylvania steam train tours travel tips usa today. Tickets for october train rides are available on a firstcome, firstserved basis, so arrive early to grab a seat. Pennsylvania also boasts a vast collection of operational steam locomotives at such. Youll learn about the people and places that made up pennsylvania oil country. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. Trains made the industrial growth and passenger travel possible across our wide state, and played a major role in westward expansion. Fall foliage train rides in the northeast your aaa network. May 30, 2017 the 5 most scenic train rides in america weve gathered the best scenic train rides in the u. Pocono mountains train tours rail rides sightseeing. In amish country, on the train to paradise the new york times. Northern central railway is a 501c3 nonprofit, educational, charitable organization, located in new freedom, pa. This shortline tourist train travel the 52mile route between green spring and petersburg. This vintage dieselpowered train travels a 46mile roundtrip route through.
The colebrookdale railroad connects visitors to one of the most historic, beautiful, geologicallyunique, and naturallyunspoiled valleys in the united. Learn the history of the area, the union canal, and the railroad from a live narration. Our train station is located at 42 community center dr kempton pa 19529. The cowboys who boarded the train with us later pulled their kerchiefs over their faces and robbed is of our play money and pearl necklaces. If youre set on chugging through dense, colorful fall foliage, book a ticket for a pennsylvania scenic railroad tour, a train excursion in pa that runs a 34. Ride through charming pocono mountains towns like delaware water gap, honesdale and east stroudsburg and see scenery that changes with the seasons. The locomotive resembles trains from an era long ago. Join us for an 11mile roundtrip train ride along the swatara creek. Roll along the regions scenic railways and learn some local history. Nov 03, 20 a caboosethemed motel, a steam train ride and thomas the tank engine are just three of the attractions visitors can find during a visit to strasburg, pa. Bryantfamily my son loves trains and i did some research here on trekaroo of all the train attractions in pennsylvania. Scenic railroad tours may also take you into the unspoiled natural beauty of the canadian rockies, its verdant river valleys, rushing rapids, dense rainforest, and towering mountain peaks. The historic attraction, with a replica 1860s steam locomotive and a gp9 diesel engine, hosts excursions that educate, entertain and enlighten.
The train station 320 high street, bellefonte, pa 16823. Home 2020 train schedule our trains faq customer testimonials special events new. The essex steam train in connecticut has many different types of narrated fall foliage train rides, including their train and riverboat tour. The best pennsylvania scenic railroads with photos tripadvisor.
Travel back through time on an oldtime narrow gauge steam locomotive, the henry clay. There are several excellent scenic train rides in pennsylvania. The colebrookdale railroad pennsylvania railroad tours. Coach and dinner trains are available regularly, so you wont miss out. I participated in the cowboy weekend last month in new freedom, pa. Steam into history is a 501 c 3 nonprofit, educational, charitable organization, located in new freedom, pa. Across the atlantic, trek to europe s famous lakes and mountains, and meander through the historical towns and opulent cities that make this continent so. As mentioned above, while the states involvement with railroads, even in their most rudimentary form, can be traced back to the 1820s, it was the pennsylvania railroads prr opening of its main line from harrisburg to pittsburgh in late 1852 that truly brought pennsylvania into the modern age. We can accommodate parties of 50220 people, with addon options such as dinner service, 24 cars, indoor and outdoor seating available.
Flexible annual passes may be used immediately to secure your next train ride. Scenic train rides in pennsylvania scenic rail excursions. If you are a train buff, enjoy history, or have children, you must enjoy it. Go behind the scenes with a guided tour of the railroads mechanical shop, where steam trains are built and refurbished. Each ride is boarded in the vintage railyard in new freedom, pa. The prr would eventually grow into a goliath system as the. New hope railroad historic tourist railroad since 1966. See what to expect from your authentic steam train ride through the amish countryside to paradise, pa and.
Welcome to the onestop location for new and returning visitors to find out whats happening at the strasburg rail road. Box 128 2 west main street new freedom, pa 17349 7179422370. Americas oldest and most authentic 36 gauge railroad. Steam into history is literally a steam train that carries you through york county and back through history, checking out the small towns that abraham lincoln travelled through during the civil war. Built in the 1920s, the henry clay takes you on a scenic threequarter mile ride around the side of mahanoy mountain to show you another kind of mining called strip mining. Passes and behindthescenes tours strasburg rail road. Exclusive 20% discount on special event trains, including but not limited to easter bunny trains, pumpkin patch express, ice cream express and christmas trains. The steam locomotive, the iconic creature that led and carried the. Locomotive travel can bring us back to a time when we took the time to watch what was outside our window and simply enjoy the journey. Gigantic model train display 22 operating trains, 150 animated figures. See a full listing of happenings and events at americas oldest shortline strasburg rail road. Strasburg rail road 301 gap road ronks, pa 17572 7176877522. On our traditional excursion, passengers will enjoy a 45 minute, roundtrip train ride through scenic bucks county on the new hope branch route, which was originally part of the. See the sights of the poconos through the windows of a cozy railcar.
The official nps page for topics related to steamtown national historic site, a preserved railroad yard and steam era complex in. Steam into history is a charitable, nonprofit organization. To learn more about all available train rides in pa please visit this page. Train rides chehalis centralia railroad regular schedule. The engine, with tender, weighs approximately 154 tons, including tons of coal and. Departing from our depot in hollidaysburg, pa, the everett railroad operates a variety of train rides throughout the year, including the easter eggspress, steam into the cove, ice cream specials and more. Strasburg rail road a full steam adventure strasburg. Ride aboard a fullsized, steampowered thomas the tank engine.
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