Steamtown National Historic Site Announces 2024 Train Schedule

Members News

April 16, 2024

All aboard! Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) train rides resume for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 4. The Steamtown rail experience varies from short 30-minute trips exploring the park’s historic railroad yard to full-day trips along the Pocono or Carbondale lines. Our short train rides will begin on Saturday, May 4 and the first excursion trip of the season will head to Gouldsboro, PA on Saturday, May 25.

Beginning Saturday, April 20 visitors will be able to purchase advance tickets online through recreation.gov for our summer excursions (May.-Sep.); additionally, a limited supply of tickets for our short train rides will also be released. Tickets for our autumn excursions (Oct.-Dec.) will be released on Saturday, July 6. Visitors may also purchase tickets on-site at the Information Kiosk, credit card only.

Beginning Saturday, May 4:

  • Our short train rides will operate Saturdays and Sundays. Departure times are: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, and 2:30pm.
  • Tickets are $6 for passengers over the age of 5; $1 for passengers aged 5 and under. Tickets are valid all day for the date of visit and may be used for multiple short train ride experiences.

Beginning Saturday, June 1:

  • Our short train rides will operate Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Departure times are: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, and 2:30pm.
  • Tickets are $6 for passengers over the age of 5; $1 for passengers aged 5 and under. Tickets are valid all day for the date of visit and may be used for multiple short train ride experiences.

For all short train rides, seating availability is first come, first served. We recommend getting in line 15-20 minutes ahead of scheduled departure time.

2024 Summer Excursions: tickets available beginning April 20

  • Saturday, May 25 – Gouldsboro: Craft Show, Kids Activities, and Local Author Reading
  • Sunday, June 16 – Jessup: Father’s Day event (in partnership with the Iron Horse Society)
  • Thursday, June 20 – Olyphant: Third Thursday
  • Sunday, June 30 – Cresco: Museum, Food Trucks, Live Music, and Antique Cars
  • Saturday, July 20 – Moscow: Grand Reopening (in partnership with the Iron Horse Society)
  • Saturday, July 27 – Moscow: Country Street Fair
  • Sunday, August 4 – Moscow: Ice Cream Express (in partnership with the Iron Horse Society)
  • Saturday, August 17 – Carbondale: Pioneer Nights
  • Saturday, September 14 – Moscow:Cork & Rail (in partnership with the Iron Horse Society)
  • Saturday, September 21 – Carbondale: Scarecrow Festival

2024 Autumn Excursions: tickets available beginning July 6

  • Saturday, October 5 – East Stroudsburg: Pickle Me Poconos
  • Saturday, October 12 – Tobyhanna: Fall Foliage and Blueberries
  • Sunday, October 13 – Cresco: Fall Foliage, Museum, Food Trucks, Live Music, and more
  • Saturday, October 19 – Delaware Water Gap: Fall Foliage
  • Sunday, October 20 – Carbondale: Outdoor Train
  • Saturday, October 26 – Gouldsboro: Ghoulsboro Halloween
  • Friday, November 29 – Moscow: Holiday Express
  • Saturday, November 30 – Moscow: Holiday Express
  • Sunday, December 1 – Moscow: Holiday Express

NOTICE: Train rides are subject to cancellation due to mechanical issues, inclement weather, or crew availability.