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Steamtown National Historic Site Announces Fall Foliage Train Excursions into the Heart of the Poconos

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Date: September 14, 2018
Contact: Bill Fischer, 570-340-5244

Steamtown National Historic Site will soon kick off its ever-popular fall foliage rail excursion season with a series of trains running into the heart of the Pocono Mountains to take advantage of those fabulous views. Tickets go on sale beginning Wednesday, September 26.

On Saturday, October 6, enjoy a scenic trip to East Stroudsburg PA’s Fall Harvest Festival. Be sure to wear good walking shoes to enjoy all of the festival activities. The train departs Steamtown NHS at 9:30 a.m., and is scheduled to return at 4:30 p.m. Ticket pricing is $54 for adults, ages 16-61; $49 for seniors, ages 62 and older; and $32 for children ages 6-15. Children to age 5 require a free ticket. Limited First Class seating in our former Lehigh Valley executive business car is available for an additional $25 per person.

On Sunday, October 7, we’re heading to Tobyhanna PA in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. We’ll journey along the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad’s mainline to its highest point. From the depot, take an optional guided walking tour to a nearby former “ice house.” The train departs Steamtown NHS at 11:00 a.m., and is scheduled to return at 3:00 p.m. Ticket pricing is $34 for adults, ages 16-61; $29 for seniors, ages 62 and older; and $22 for children ages 6-15. Children to age 5 require a free ticket. 

For those wanting to make the most of the Pocono’s autumn color spectacular and small town hospitality, on Saturday, October 13, join us for an excursion from Steamtown NHS to the Delaware Water Gap PA and return. The train departs at 9:00 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. Ticket pricing is $54 for adults, ages 16-61; $49 for seniors, ages 62 and older; and $32 for children ages 6-15. Children to age 5 require a free ticket. Limited First Class seating in our former Lehigh Valley executive business car is available for an additional $25 per person.

Sunday, October 14, features a pleasant excursion to Moscow PA. Visit the restored passenger station and freight depot. Light refreshments and souvenirs will also be available, with sales supporting the restoration of the park’s Boston & Maine #3713 steam locomotive. The excursion departs at 12:30 p.m. and returns to the park at 3:00 p.m. Ticket pricing is $24 for adults, ages 16-61; $22 for seniors, ages 62 and older; and $17 for children ages 6-15. Children to age 5 require a free ticket.

We return to Moscow PA on Saturday, October 20. Visit the restored passenger station and freight depot. Light refreshments and souvenirs will also be available, with sales supporting the restoration of the park’s Boston & Maine #3713 steam locomotive. The excursion departs Steamtown NHS at 1:00 p.m. and returns to the park at 3:00 p.m. Ticket pricing is $24 for adults, ages 16-61; $22 for seniors, ages 62 and older; and $17 for children ages 6-15. Children to age 5 require a free ticket.

On Sunday, October 21, enjoy a trip to Cresco PA to delight in colorful Pocono Mountains fall foliage. The restored railroad passenger depot preserves a slice of rural country life, while other activities and light refreshments are sure to please. The train departs Steamtown NHS at 11:30 a.m., and is scheduled to return at 4:30 p.m. Ticket pricing is $34 for adults, ages 16-61; $29 for seniors, ages 62 and older; and $22 for children ages 6-15. Children to age 5 require a free ticket. Limited First Class seating in our former Lehigh Valley executive business car is available for an additional $25 per person.

To close out the fall foliage season, on Saturday, October 27, if you dare, take a spine-tingling but not so scary Spooky Spectacular Halloween-themed trip to Ghoulsboro (AKA Gouldsboro PA). The train and station will be decked out for the holiday with all kinds of creepy-crawlies. Young and young-at-heart passengers are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes for the trip. There will be special family-friendly activities to enjoy at the Ghoulsboro depot, but Steamtown NHS opens at 9:00 am, so come early for a Spooky Spectacular scavenger hunt, crafts, and other activities before boarding the excursion to Ghoulsboro. The train departs Steamtown NHS at 11:30 a.m., and is scheduled to return at 3:00 p.m. Ticket pricing is $34 for adults, ages 16-61; $29 for seniors, ages 62 and older; and $22 for children ages 6-15. Children to age 5 require a free ticket.

For those wanting a shorter train ride in October, we offer the Scranton Limited yard shuttle at multiple times on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the month. In November, rides will be available only on Saturdays and Sundays through Veterans Day weekend, including the Monday, November 12, holiday observance (which will be the last day of passenger rail operations for the 2018 season). Most days the Limited will be powered by “Chugga,” our Baldwin #26 steam switcher locomotive. Tickets are only $5 per person for ages 6 years and older.


Located in downtown Scranton, Pa., Steamtown NHS is open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. From I-81 follow exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway); then follow the brown and white signs to the park entrance at Lackawanna Avenue and Cliff Street (GPS: N 41.41, W 75.67). General park information is available by phoning (570) 340-5206 during regular business hours, or by visiting the park website anytime.
 



Last updated: September 18, 2018

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