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| Tourist railways from the USA, Canada and Mexico listed by states or provinces in alphabetical order by name to help you find them easily. Listing of tourist railway companies that operate tourist railroad tours for avid train enthusiasts. |
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| Total Tourist Railways in PENNSYLVANIA: 25 |
Displaying 15 tourist railways per page. |
East Penn Scenic Railroad
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Address: P.O. Box 518, Kutztown, PENNSYLVANIA, 19530 USA. Tel.: (610) 683-9901 Toll Free:
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We are dedicated to the preservation and operation of a piece of Pennsylvania Dutch Country history, the "Country Railroad". See a piece of America as it was by riding the rails & traveling through the Mennonite farms of the Kutztown Valley. You will relax at that "slower pace" of life and relive the experience of your ancestors as it was a 100 years ago. The 1 hour, 8-mile trip celebrates the 145 year anniversary of the railroad through this historic and pristine countryside. We are not just a train ride: it's an experience of living history!
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Hits: 4910 Rating: 3.00 Votes: 14 Rate/Vote It Added: 5-Nov-2002
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Gettysburg Scenic Railway
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Address: 106 North Washington St., Gettysburg, PENNSYLVANIA, 17325 USA. Tel.: (717) 334-6932 Toll Free:
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Once onboard, history will surround you as you relax aboard one of the vintage rail coaches or the unique double-decker open car, pulled by classic railroad locomotives. Enjoy a nostalgic train ride, first passing the famous “railroad cut” and then passing through the First Day Battlefield of the Gettysburg National Military Park. Enjoy the scenic, 22-mile trip from Gettysburg to Aspers and return. History, tranquility, family, friends and the excitement of train ride all combine to make this an unforgettable Gettysburg experience.
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Hits: 3920 Rating: 4.33 Votes: 6 Rate/Vote It Added: 5-Nov-2002
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Knox & Kane Railroad
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Address: P.O. Box 422, Marienville, PENNSYLVANIA, 16239 USA. Tel.: (814) 927-6621 Toll Free:
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Based in Marienville, Pennsylvania, the Knox & Kane Railroad is the only train over the Kinzua Bridge. A special journey into yesterday, this enchanting steam and diesel railroad is an exciting and marvelous adventure meandering 96 miles in the awesome peaks and valleys of the Allegheny National Forest and to the Kinzua Bridge.
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Hits: 6200 Rating: 3.93 Votes: 14 Rate/Vote It Added: 5-Nov-2002
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Laurel Highlands Railroad
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Address: 25 South Broadway, Scottdale, PENNSYLVANIA, 15683 USA. Tel.: (724)887-4568 Toll Free: 888-STEAMIN
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Located in the Heart of beautiful Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Highlander travels on the rails of the former B&O and PENNSYLVANIA Railroads. The Mt. Pleasant & Broadford Railroad (the B&O) was built in 1870 and completed in 1871. This line crosses the Pennsy line in Scottdale (Everson). Our Sunday schedule operates on part of this line.
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Hits: 3860 Rating: 2.82 Votes: 11 Rate/Vote It Added: 5-Nov-2002
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Bellefonte Historical Railroad
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Address: Train Station, Bellefonte, PENNSYLVANIA, 16823 USA. Tel.: 814-355-0311 Toll Free:
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Operates RDC excursion service on the Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad (NBER).
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Hits: 2862 Rating: 5.00 Votes: 1 Rate/Vote It Added: 12-Oct-2003
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East Broad Top Railroad
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Address: PO Box 5130, Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA, 15206 USA. Tel.: 814-447-3011 Toll Free:
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The Friends of the East Broad Top, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt educational and historical society dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the East Broad Top Railroad National Historic Landmark in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. From time to time, we run many special events and excusrsion. Please visit our site for further details.
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Hits: 2941 Rating: 4.00 Votes: 8 Rate/Vote It Added: 5-Nov-2002
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Fayette Central Railroad
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Address: 325 Memorial Blvd., Connellsville, PENNSYLVANIA, 15425 USA. Tel.: 1-877-321-3277 Toll Free:
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Uniontown to Dunbar (Saturdays)
First train leaves Uniontown at 11:00 A.M. and returns at 1:30 P.M.
Second train leaves Uniontown at 2:00 P.M. and returns at 4:30 P.M.
Both trains have a 30 minute layover in Dunbar.
This trip features a spectacular view of the Youghiogheny River from the bridge.
Adults $15.00 Children (under 12) $10.00 (2 years old and under free)
Uniontown to Fairchance (Sundays)
First train leaves Uniontown at 11:00 A.M. and returns at 1:30 P.M.
Second train leaves Uniontown at 2:00 P.M. and returns at 4:30 P.M.
Both trains have a 30 minute layover in Fairchance.
This trip features a panoramic view of the mountains to the East.
Adults $15.00 Children (under 12) $10.00 (2 years old and under free.)
BELOW IS MALING ADDRESS ONLY
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Hits: 0 Rating: 0 Votes: 0 Rate/Vote It Added: 11-Nov-2008
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Jim Thorpe Rail Tours
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Address: 4 Lehigh Avenue, Jim Thorpe, PENNSYLVANIA, 18229 USA. Tel.: 570-325-4606 Toll Free:
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Rail Tours, Incorporated operates train rides throughout the spring, summer and fall on weekends and holidays to Nesquehoning, Lake Hauto and Hometown Trestle. Easter Bunny and Santa Claus rides are also offered. Enjoy a relaxing train ride in vintage 1920's - 1930's era, fully enclosed passenger cars as the train travels through miles of woodland in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Hits: 3097 Rating: 3.00 Votes: 11 Rate/Vote It Added: 12-Oct-2003
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Kiski Junction Railroad
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Address: P.O. Box 48, Schenley, PENNSYLVANIA, 15682 USA. Tel.: 724-295-5577 Toll Free:
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Train rides in Pennsylvania on a real working ,shortline and tourist, railroad. Scenic , enjoyable & affordable, weekend & weekday rides. Trains depart EXACTLY on time, we advise arriving 1/2 hr. early. Weekdays we haul freight for Allegheny Ludlum Bagdad Plant to Norfolk Southern.
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Hits: 2776 Rating: 5.00 Votes: 2 Rate/Vote It Added: 5-Nov-2002
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Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad
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Address: 136 Brown Street, Middletown, PENNSYLVANIA, 17057 USA. Tel.: 717-944-4435 Toll Free:
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Visitors to the M&H Railroad will enjoy an 11-mile train ride along the Swatara Creek, while learning the history of the area. Passengers board 1920s vintage, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western coaches at the 1891 Freight Station in Middletown or at the Indian Echo Caverns Platform. On the return trip from Indian Echo Cave Platform,enjoy a "sing-a-long" of tunes from the railroading days, as well as fun songs for young and old alike.
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Hits: 2006 Rating: 4.00 Votes: 3 Rate/Vote It Added: 12-Oct-2003
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New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
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Address: 32 West Bridge St., New Hope, PENNSYLVANIA, 18938 USA. Tel.: (215) 862-2332 Toll Free:
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Passengers on train excursions will ride in restored 1920's vintage passenger cars while enjoying a realxing ride through the Bucks County countryside. The "New Hope" trains are usually pulled by our restored 1925 Baldwin 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive #40. Listen to the steam whistle and hear the engine work kard as it ascends some of the steepest grades on the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad. This train ride is sure to brnig you back to the "Golden Steam. Trains depart New Hope, PA and travel 4.5 Miles to Lahaska, PA
and then return to New Hope, PA. Total Travel time is approximately 45 minutes round trip.
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Hits: 2360 Rating: 3.40 Votes: 10 Rate/Vote It Added: 5-Nov-2002
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Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad
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Address: 7 Elm Street, Oil City, PENNSYLVANIA, 16301 USA. Tel.: 814-676-1733 Toll Free:
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Two-and-a-half excursion through areas of vast wildlife includes an open-air gondola car and the only working Railway Post Office in the United States.
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Hits: 2397 Rating: 3.86 Votes: 7 Rate/Vote It Added: 12-Oct-2003
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Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad
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Address: 409 S. Perry Street, Titusville, PENNSYLVANIA, 16354 USA. Tel.: 814-676-1733 Toll Free:
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This is just an updated link to the railroad's website. Your current "jump to" link is: www.octrr.clarion.edu . Looks like it's been changed. NOTE: this is NOT a new RR suggestion. I'm using the only contact info available to let you know about the OCTRR website address change.
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Hits: 0 Rating: 0 Votes: 0 Rate/Vote It Added: 22-Sep-2009
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Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
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Address: 1 Museum Rd., Washington, PENNSYLVANIA, 15301 USA. Tel.: 724) 228-9256 Toll Free: 877- 728-7655
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Take A Ride Into The Past! Climb aboard for a ride into the past! Hear the clang of the bell, feel the powerful electric motors and the clatter of the heavy steel wheels over the rails. Experience the sights, sounds and feel of an earlier era as a vintage streetcar takes you on a three mile round trip and more than a century of history!
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Hits: 1172 Rating: 1.14 Votes: 29 Rate/Vote It Added: 5-Nov-2002
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| Last updated: 15-Mar-2010 - 08:35:57 |
 Visits since Jul 12, 1999. |
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