Cresco - The Mountain Special 06/28/2026 & 08/23/2026
Steamtown National Historic Site Tickets
2026 Excursions to Cresco: June 28th and August 23rd 11:00am TO 4:45pm
Station Description and Details
Travel along with us as our diesel-powered train climbs up and over the steep grade of the Pocono Plateau to arrive in the village of Cresco, PA The 38-mile journey rolls through a 755-foot tunnel, and past historic towns in addition to several lakes and reservoirs. Our friends at the Barrett Township Historical Society preserve the 1880s era depot, which is a local museum and gift shop. Refreshments will be available in the area near the station, along with musical entertainment. Weather permitting, reminisce as a classic car show holds court on part of the property. Plenty to do during the layover before re-boarding for the return to Steamtown.
History: Cresco Station was built by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western (DL&W) Railroad in the 1880s, reaching its peak in the 1940s. Today, the Museum and Library offer a host of vintage antiques and displays.
The Library and Research Center is a one-story Art Deco style structure opposite the Cresco Station Museum. The building was built in 1928 and originally served as a Post Office. Later, the building found use as a soda fountain, a popular stop for incoming and outgoing passengers on the DL&W Railroad.
Today, the Historical Society houses the Barrett Township archives from 1859 to present and maintains a rotating exhibit of artifacts.
Amenities: The Station and Museum includes tables and chairs, tents, and restrooms. The Library Research Center is air-conditioned, has a bathroom, kitchen, Wi-Fi access, computer, copier, parking and a slate covered courtyard for outdoor venues. On days of excursions, there will be a display of antique cars (weather permitting) and entertainment. The Barrett Township Historical Society will also be selling hot dogs, chips, drinks, and ice cream.
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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
Be sure to return to the train at least fifteen minutes earlier than the scheduled departure time.
- Food and Refreshments
Food and refreshments are available for purchase at the Cresco train station.
- Restrooms
There is one restroom in each passenger coach.
- Weather
The train operates rain or shine, but may occasionally be cancelled because of severe weather events.
