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Steamtown National Historic Site Announces 2020 Rail Excursion Schedule

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February 28, 2020
Wide-ranging train excursions from Steamtown National Historic Site will acquaint you with travel from the past/NPS

Wide-ranging train excursions from Steamtown National Historic Site will acquaint you with travel from the past/NPS

A wide range of daily excursion trips are available this year from Steamtown National Historic Site in Pennesylvania, with steam and diesel locomotives pulling vintage passenger cars across the landscape.

This year's rides vary from short shuttles that explore the park’s historic railroad yard to all-day trips as far as the Delaware Water Gap. The park is working to bring online a new ticketing system that will afford riders more convenience in purchasing tickets. Once that system goes live, details will be provided on the ticket purchasing process. For now, here are the dates for Steamtown NHS train rides and excursions:

Friday-Saturday, April 24-25. The season kicks off with Scranton Limited short train rides that explore the historic former Delaware, Lackawanna and Western (DL&W) Railroad yard that comprises Steamtown NHS. Learn about the history of this important hub of railroad activity. The Scranton Limited will typically be offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays through early November.

The Caboose Experience short ride will be offered on select days throughout the season, including on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26. Learn about the important role that the lowly caboose played in freight train operations, perhaps gaining a more unique perspective by riding in the caboose cupola.

Sunday, April 26. The season’s first Nay Aug Limited short train ride takes visitors as far as the scenic Nay Aug Gorge, a National Natural Landmark, where Roaring Brook cascades through a forested ravine. The Nay Aug Limited will typically be offered on Sundays through early November.

Sunday, May 10. Mother’s Day Special excursion to Moscow, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, May 23. St. Ubaldo’s Race of the Saints Express excursion to Jessup, Pennsylvania.

Sunday, May 24. Outdoor Adventure Special excursion to Archbald, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, May 30. Ice House Express excursion to Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.

Sunday, May 31. Pocono Flyer excursion to Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, June 13. Railfest Special excursion to Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania.

Sunday, June 14. Railfest Special excursion to Moscow, Pennsylvania.

Sunday, June 21. Father’s Day Special excursion to Moscow, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, June 27. Founder’s Day Express excursion to Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania.

Sunday, June 28. Heart of the Poconos Limited excursion to Cresco, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, July 4. East Stroudsburg Sesqui-Fest Express excursion to East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, July 18. Civil War Heritage Explorer excursion to Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, July 25. Penn Division Explorer excursion to Archbald, Pennsylvania.

Sunday, July 26. Heart of the Poconos Limited excursion to Cresco, Pennsylvania.

Saturday-Sunday, August 8-9. Country Street Fair Flyer excursions to Moscow, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, August 15. Heart of Summer Express excursion to Moscow, Pennsylvania.

Sunday, August 16. Votes for Women! Un-Limited excursion to Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, August 29. Ice House Express excursion to Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.

Sunday, September 6. East Stroudsburg Sesqui-Fest Express excursion to East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, October 10. Autumn Ramble excursion to Moscow, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, October 17. Fall Foliage Flyer excursion to Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania.

Sunday, October 18. Heart of the Poconos Limited excursion to Cresco, Pennsylvania.

Saturday-Sunday, October 24-25. Penn Division Special excursions to Carbondale, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, October 31. Ghoulsboro Spooky Spectacular excursion to Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania.

Friday-Sunday, November 27-29. Holiday Trains to Moscow, Pennsylvania.

Please note that the Delaware Lackawanna Railroad operates commercial freight trains over the same lines that Steamtown NHS operates passenger trains. Occasional delays may occur. Steamtown NHS reserves the right to change scheduled excursion destinations, prices, or locomotives, or cancel excursions, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the park’s control.

For more information, please call 570-340-5206 during park hours. Additionally, for regularly updated information on excursion destination activities, ticket prices, and departure and return times, visit the park’s website anytime.

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