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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.

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.

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

A 1/4 scale steam locomotive next to a loading platform with two yellow step stools

Reading Society of Model Engineers

Date of Visit: October 18, 2025

When you hear “model railroad,” you probably think of the tabletop displays. And while the Reading Society of Model Engineers has plenty of those, they also operate the quarter-scale Laurel Run Railroad and the narrow gauge “light rail” during the open houses at their Berks County clubhouse.

Horseshoe Curve

Date of Visit: July 27, 2024

While you can’t ride a train at the World Famous Horseshoe Curve, you can spend a morning or afternoon waving at the engineers driving freight or the passengers riding the Amtrak through western Pennsylvania.