Archbald - Fall Foliage Outdoor Train (Walk) 10/20/2024
Steamtown National Historic Site Tickets
2024 Excursions to Archbald: October20th 9:30am - 3:00pm
We're partnering with the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Trout Unlimited, and the Lackawanna River Conservation Association to offer an "Outdoor" Train along the Carbondale Line! Passengers will have several options: Learn or Walk along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LHT). Learners will join volunteers from Trout Unlimited and LRCA to explore the history and benefits of the Lackawanna River or learn about fly fishing. Walkers will trek along the LHT from Archbald to Olyphant, approximately 4 miles. Enjoy the great outdoors!
Station Description and Details
Take a scenic train ride through the Lackawanna Valley along the old Delaware & Hudson Railroad tracks to Archbald, PA.
History: A highlight of the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad’s Penn Division, and its predecessor, the Gravity Railroad. An engineering marvel of its day, for seventy years the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company’s Gravity Railroad moved anthracite coal from mines in the Lackawanna Valley to awaiting barges in Honesdale PA. From Honesdale, this critical commodity was carried via canal to the Hudson River, ultimately making its way to New York City and other points. Anthracite coal helped fuel the American Industrial Revolution and provided an affordable and dependable heat source for the growing populations throughout the NYC metro.
Amenities: There are limited amenities available at this site for the June 10th Outdoor Adventure Train (WALK). Participants should plan ahead and be prepared with a sufficient water supply.
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Need to Know
- Tour Safety
Train riders are reminded to remain seated, keep heads, hands, and arms inside the windows, and to use care when stepping up or down boarding and disembarking from the passenger coach.
- Handicap Accessible
Not wheelchair accessible.
- Check In
Check in at the ticket and information booth before proceeding to the boarding platform.
- Duration of Stop
The length of stay at this station is dependent upon the specific event.
Be sure to return to the train at least fifteen minutes earlier than the scheduled departure time.
- Restrooms
There is one restroom in each passenger coach. Limited facilities are available at the destination.
- Weather
The train operates rain or shine, but may occasionally be cancelled because of severe weather events.
