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.
Featured Excursions and Themes
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.
Ice Cream Sundae Run
Mmmmmm...ice cream! A classic!
Make summer memories and your own ice cream sundae with us!
Featuring Ice Cream from Longacres Modern Dairy!
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.
Grillin' on the Rails
As summer rolls in, enjoy a train ride and leave the grillin' to us!
Mario and Friends Excursion
Come aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad and meet Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach!
Upcoming
Secret Valley Expedition (Wine Tasting Optional)
Sample 4 different wines paired with specialty cheeses in our dining car and garden cafe car.
This is a 2-hour round-trip excursion departing from our Boyertown Station.
July 4th Fireworks Express
Avoid the traffic and parking and join us for a special July 4th excursion to experience Pottstown's GoFourth! Fireworks Show in Pottstown's Memorial Park!
Bloody Mary Brunch Train
In the mid-19th century French style, enjoy a delectable breakfast filled with fruits and morning pastries.
Mimosa Brunch Train
Board one of our meticulously restored century old rail cars for an expedition into one of the most scenic and historic regions in the northeast. Once the province of pioneers and patriots, the Colebrookdale is your ticket to a verdant land lost in time.
Grillin' on the Rails
As summer rolls in, enjoy a train ride and leave the grillin' to us!
M-55 Motorcar Excursion
Enjoy a 1-hour journey back into the Secret Valley on our 1924 Brill Motorcar, which only sees excursion service a few times a year!
Secret Valley Expedition
Join us for our traditional Secret Valley Expedition, offering an a la carte menu in the Coach and Dining Class! A 1.5 - 2 hour journey into one of the most scenic and historic regions in the Northeast. The Secret Valley awaits!
Speakeasy Train
It’s a Gatsby affair for all! Glitz and glamor are everywhere aboard the Speakeasy Colebrookdale Railroad. Travel back with us to the days of the Roaring Twenties.
Ice Cream Sundae Run
Mmmmmm...ice cream! A classic!
Make summer memories and your own ice cream sundae with us!
Featuring Ice Cream from Longacres Modern Dairy!
Mario and Friends Excursion
Come aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad and meet Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach!
Trains With Entertainment
Mario and Friends Excursion
Come aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad and meet Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach!
Excursion Calendar