Event
Penn Division History: Steamtown Excursion to Archbald
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Fee:
Adult (ages 12-61) $25.00; Senior (ages 62+) $23.00; Youth (ages 3-11) $18.00; Child (ages 2 and under) $1.00Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
5 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Ride
Train ride will last approximately 1.5 hours; departing Steamtown at 10 a.m. and arriving to Archbald at 11:30 a.m. There will be a 2.5 hour layover at the Archbald Station for the event. Returning train ride will last approximately 1.5 hours; departing Archbald at 2 p.m. and arriving to Steamtown at 3:30 p.m.
Description
Board the train and learn about the history of the Gravity Railroad on your way to Archbald. Upon arrival, visitors will have several options:
- Join members of the Archbald Neighborhood Association at the Archbald Station and participate in crafts.
- Learn from members of Archbald Historical Society and walk 2 blocks to explore the history of Archbald and tour the local museum/library.
- Take a guided walk led by our partners at the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area (LHVA); the loop will be approximately 1-mile in length.
- Enjoy lunch! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in a nearby park; for a nominal fee purchase light refreshments, soda, water, or pizza provided by the Archbald Neighborhood Association; or check out local restaurants and sandwich shops in town.
Maps of the area will be provided to passengers upon arrival.
Archbald Station Description and Details
Take a scenic train ride through the Lackawanna Valley along the old Delaware & Hudson Railroad tracks to Archbald, PA.
History: A highlight of the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad’s Penn Division, and its predecessor, the Gravity Railroad. An engineering marvel of its day, for seventy years the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company’s Gravity Railroad moved anthracite coal from mines in the Lackawanna Valley to awaiting barges in Honesdale PA. From Honesdale, this critical commodity was carried via canal to the Hudson River, ultimately making its way to New York City and other points. Anthracite coal helped fuel the American Industrial Revolution and provided an affordable and dependable heat source for the growing populations throughout the NYC metro.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
To purchase tickets: scroll down the webpage and select the green "Make Reservation or Register" button below. If the link does not appear, visit: www.recreation.gov and search "Steamtown National Historic Site" to select the appropriate station or date associated with event. Purchasing tickets in advance through recreation.gov is strongly encouraged.
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