Archbald - Fall Foliage Outdoor Train (Walk) - Occurred 10/20/2024
Steamtown National Historic Site Tickets
2024 Excursions to Archbald: October 20th 9:30am - 3:00pm
We're partnering with the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area to offer an "Outdoor" Train along the Carbondale Line! Passengers will have two options: Walk or Bike along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LHT). Walkers will trek along the LHT from Archbald to Olyphant, approximately 4 miles. Enjoy the great outdoors!
- Walkers should purchase these tickets. For those interested in the biking option (same pricing), please purchase tickets at this link- https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/10088803/ticket/10253630
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 October 20th 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.
