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.
Upcoming
Pickfest Express
Enjoy the awe-inspiring Secret Valley in the Fall and stay for Boyertown's Pickfest with live music.
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!
M-55 Pumpkin Patch Express
Come aboard our historic M55 Brill Motorcar down to the Pumpkin field with cider and donuts, photo opportunities, and of course, Pumpkins!
Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage (No Meal)
THE BEST FOLIAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA!
Spectacular autumn colors and the rich fragrances of fall in the Secret Valley delight the senses.
***30% OFF All Tickets - October 1st & October 6th ONLY***
Autumn Splendor Cider and Donut Express
Join us for a one-hour Cider and Donut Express!
Pumpkin Patch Express
As the refreshing fall air rolls in, select passengers can enjoy cider and donuts and get a pumpkin on the Great Pumpkin Patch Express!
Click details and departures for more information.
Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage - Dinner
THE BEST FOLIAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA!
Spectacular autumn colors and the rich fragrances of fall in the Secret Valley delight the senses.
Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage (Wine Tasting Optional)
Enjoy the beautiful Secret Valley at dusk while sampling various wines from Ridgewood Winery, paired with apple butter, fresh apples, pumpkin spice almonds, and delectable meats and cheeses. This wine tasting is exclusively in our Garden Cafe and Dining car.
This is a 2-hour round-trip excursion departing from our Boyertown Station.
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!
'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.
Secret Valley Explorers - Railbikes
Railbike trips are departing from our Boyertown Station once again! Bring your friends for a leisurely, pedal-powered adventure into the tall forests of the Secret Valley, where you will cross bridges, chase creeks, and take in all the wonder the picturesque valley has to offer. Keep an open eye out for wildlife, including white-tailed deer, great blue herons, and bald eagles! Explore our rock cuts that were hand-dug by Civil War veterans in the late 1860s. Those rock cuts, which contain magnetic rock, spawned the first iron industry in the United States, provided George Washington with cannonballs, and later brought Thomas Edison to the Secret Valley for an invention that was not as successful as the light bulb.
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.
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.
Excursion Calendar