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.

Due to the warm temperatures forecast for this weekend, a limited number of Open Air Car seats will be available this Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30!

The Open-Air Cars will return regularly Saturday, April 5, 2025.

 

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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.

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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.

The Caboose will return Monday, April 21, 2025.

 
 

Bike Train Gondola Car

 

Load your bike into one of our Gondola Cars for the 25-mile ride to White Haven. From there, you can pedal your way back to Jim Thorpe at your own pace. For more information about our Bike Trains, click here!

When our White Haven Bike Train is not operating, you can bring your bike along on our regular 70-minute trains and “Ride & Bike” for the 8-mile ride to Old Penn Haven and back, for an additional charge.

  • Restrooms are available in the station and also available on all trains.

  • All trains are diesel-powered, unless otherwise specified.

  • Handicap access to the train is available at the Jim Thorpe Station. Ask for details when you pick up your tickets.

  • Our train is family friendly! Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the train.

  • Well behaved dogs are welcome to ride the train free-of-charge.

  • The train ride lasts about 70 minutes, round-trip. Autumn Leaf trains run 45 minutes round-trip.  Schedules will be adhered to as closely as possible.