Colebrookdale Railroad Excursions
A Unique Adventure into a Forgotten Land!
The Secret Valley Expedition
Once the province of pioneers and patriots, the Colebrookdale is your ticket to a verdant land lost in time. Board one of our meticulously restored century-old rail cars for a two-hour expedition into one of the most scenic and historic regions in the northeast.
Please reference the calendar to the right for a full list of availability. Dates marked in yellow indicate a scheduled excursion.
Excursions with "meal option" listed require an advanced reservation and are served in the Dining Class Cars only; currently the Dining, and Garden Cafe cars.
All excursions are departing from our Boyertown Station and will travel South either to Pine Forge or Pottstown.
PASSENGERS PLEASE NOTE: Because of the demand for tickets and limited seating on our trains, tickets are non-refundable. In the unfortunate circumstance that you need to transfer your tickets to another date or time, please call or email the business office 24 hours prior to your scheduled trip. A non-waivable transfer fee per ticket will apply for each transfer. Thank you for your consideration.
Important: We can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our Garden Cafe Car. Please call our office to be sure we have available space on a specific train. We are an all-weather operation and encourage passengers to dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes.
Scenic Tours

Locomotive Express Cab Ride
** One Hour Express **
In the grander era, every child's dream was to be the engineer of a great locomotive, giant conquerors of space and time. Now you can make that dream come true. The ultimate gift for that railroad buff in your family!
Please note, the locomotive cab is not ADA accessible.


Locomotive Cab Ride
In the grander era, every child's dream was to be the engineer of a great locomotive, giant conquerors of space and time. Now you can make that dream come true. Limit two people per trip. The ultimate gift for that railroad buff in your family!
Please note, the locomotive cab is not ADA accessible.
90+ Minute Excursion

Upcoming

'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Join us in your pajamas, sip complimentary hot cocoa, and enjoy a Christmas cookie as Santa reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Bask in the Christmas spirit, and enjoy the comfort of our Edwardian-era cars. We have re-designed our award-winning Christmas experiences with families in mind. We've lowered prices, created new menu offerings, and increased time with Santa!


Santa's Polar Bear Express
We have re-designed our award-winning Christmas experiences with families in mind. We've lowered prices, created new menu offerings, and increased time with Santa!


New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
Ring in the New Year in the Secret Valley.


Snowflake Special
Watch the snowflakes on a cold, clear winter’s afternoon in the warmth of our coaches, as the train winds its way through the Secret Valley.

Featured Excursions and Themes

Engineer for a Day - 1 hour
If you are at least 18 years of age, here is your opportunity to drive our Colebrookdale Railroad diesel locomotive!
With your hand on the throttle, your eyes on the rail and the adrenaline in your veins, experience the excitement and exhilaration first hand! Be the “engineer”!
Gift certificates are also available; please contact us for more information.
Please note, the locomotive cab is not ADA accessible. This excursion is only for those 18 years old and older.


Engineer for a Day - 2 Hours
If you are at least 18 years of age, here is your opportunity to drive our Colebrookdale Railroad diesel locomotive!
With your hand on the throttle, your eyes on the rail and the adrenaline in your veins, experience the excitement and exhilaration first hand! Be the “engineer”!
Gift certificates are also available; please contact us for more information.
Please note, the locomotive cab is not ADA accessible.
