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Train Rides in PA

With a rich railroading history, it’s no wonder that our state is also a leader in scenic train rides today. From the historic steam engines at the Strasburg Railroad to the preservation efforts at Steamtown to the rebirth of the East Broad Top, discover why so many have fallen in love with these Pennsylvania train rides.

Steamtown National Historic Site

Date of Visit: November 29, 2025

After a ride on the special Moscow Holiday Express, we visit Steamtown National Historic Site to immerse ourselves in railroad history.

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large black locomotive number 490 on display in front of the Steamtown National Historic Site roundhouse.
people gather beneath a pavilion with a passenger coach sitting on train tracks next to it in Moscow, PA

Moscow Holiday Express

Date of Visit: November 29, 2025

We took a ride from Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton to the historic Moscow station in Moscow, PA to see Santa Claus and enjoy holiday merriment.

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Allentown & Auburn

Date of Visit: December 7, 2024

Kutztown’s Allentown & Auburn Railroad is small but mighty attraction delivering personalized service. We visited for their Santa Claus rides in 2024 and loved everything about the expierince.

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A red caboose parked next to a train station and an oval sign with a W on a metal pole

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freight cars pass the former Pennsylvania Railroad diesel engine #739 on display at Horseshoe Curve

Horseshoe Curve

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A family outing to the Horseshoe Curve to watch trains and enjoy a picnic by…
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