Our Trains
For our 16-mile, narrated, round trip, you will ride on the Reading and Northern mainline leaving Jim Thorpe. On the way to Old Penn Haven, you will pass Glen Onoko, which is the southern gateway to the Lehigh Gorge State Park. The train follows the winding Lehigh River through the gorge rounding curve after curve until you reach Old Penn Haven.
Open Air Cars
Once seated in the car, passengers face outwards to enjoy the view through the open sides. Passengers are also allowed to get up and stand along the sides of the open air car to enjoy the breeze and view the gorge.
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Standard CoachES
Many of our standard coaches were built in 1932 by Bethlehem Steel. Each coach comes equipped with functional windows, comfortable seats and a clean restroom, and are heated in winter months.
FIRST CLASS LOUNGE - THE “MAUCH CHUNK CLUB”
(Available weekends and select holidays only)
Our First-Class Lounge Car, the “Mauch Chunk Club” is the ideal way to ride in style on “The Road of Anthracite”! While it is primarily used by Reading & Northern management, it is occasionally opened to the public for a limited time! This car features full climate control, your choice of luxury armchairs or restaurant-style booth seating, and a fully stocked wood-paneled snack bar.
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Crown-Class COACHES
This coach offers guests a more comfortable ride than our standard coach cars. They feature larger, plush seats, similar to a charter bus. This car offers clean restrooms, and is heated in the winter months.
VISTA-class dome carS
Our Vista Class Dome Cars are the perfect way to see the beautiful scenery of eastern Pennsylvania. These cars are fully climate controlled with air-conditioning and a heating system to keep passengers comfortable. Clean restrooms are also onboard.
THE VISTA-CLASS DOME CARS ARE NOT AVAILABLE DURING AUTUMN LEAF TRAIN RIDES.
PRIVATE* CABOOSE
Prefer a more private space for you and your family? The Caboose is the perfect option for you! It can hold up to 6 passengers.
*Caboose is off-limits to other passengers; however, guests riding in the caboose will have a uniformed car host and may also see the conductor depending upon operational circumstances.
