Riding the Rails at the Everett Railroad in Blair County, PA
The Altoona area is one of the most important railroad regions in the country, so it makes sense that there’s an excursion railroad that you can check out nearby: the …
Excursion Railroads
Riding the East Broad Top Railroad in Huntingdon County, PA
Pennsylvania is a state filled with great railroad history, from the first steam locomotive to operate in America, to the Horseshoe Curve and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Today, many excursion railroads …
Riding the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway from Jim Thorpe, PA
Jim Thorpe is one of my favorite small towns in Pennsylvania in large part because of how many great things there are to do in the “Switzerland of America”. And, …
Exploring Scranton’s Transportation History at the Electric City Trolley Museum
In 1886, just six short years after Thomas Edison had received his patent for the lightbulb and the first electric lights were installed in downtown Scranton’s streetlights, the city introduced …
Riding the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad Through the Valley that Changed the World
There are many excursion trains in Pennsylvania, but none offer the amazing combination of history and beauty that you can experience while riding the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad through …
Riding the Rails Through Tioga County on the Tioga Central Railroad
Sadly, as of 2022, the Tioga Central Railroad has closed. This article will remain up for posterity. As a big fan of trains, I love finding local excursion trains whenever …
Riding the Rails along the Allegheny River with the Kiski Junction Railroad
Note: The Kiski Junction Railroad is permanently closed. This article will remain up for historical purposes. If you are looking for things to do in Armstrong County, check out the …
Riding Streetcars at the Rockhill Trolley Museum in Huntingdon County, PA
The rural countryside of Huntingdon County is a bit of a strange place for a trolley museum. After all, trolleys used to run in large cities and out to their …