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TRAIN CAR ACCOMMODATIONS

PLEASE NOTE: Ticket reservations guarantee a seat on the train. Seating will be assigned, and you may select your seats at the time of checkout. You must purchase a toddler ticket for any passenger under the age of 2.

First-Class Parlor Car
"STORM KING"

Enjoy your trip through the Secret Valley in our Parlor Car. This is First-Class travel in the finest tradition. This accommodation offers a quiet, intimate area, a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or soda, and light hors-d’oeuvres of the season on many excursions, please be sure to look on the “excursions” tab and find your excursion to see the specific offerings for first class on your excursion. For the hot summer months, this car is air-conditioned for your convenience. On some excursions, enjoy music performed by our 1898 player piano or a local musician.

This car is reserved for our adult passengers only EXCEPT SOME CHRISTMAS EXCURSIONS, and must be reserved in advance. Only Parlor Car ticketed passengers will be allowed to ride in the car.

Please Note: Tapas Plates, a complimentary beverage, and dessert are served on most excursions. Please check the “excursions” page to see the specific details for our First Class cars. This car DOES NOT include lunch/dinner service.

FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Please be advised that our food may have come in contact with or contains peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, shellfish, or fish. Please ask a staff member about the ingredients used in your meal. Neither the Colebrookdale Railroad nor its vendors assume responsibility for allergic reactions.

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Lounge Car
"MAINE CENTRAL"

Enjoy your trip through the Secret Valley in our Lounge Car. This car is either a First-Class car or a dining car. Please be sure to look on the “excursions” tab and find your excursion to see the specific offerings on your excursion. For the hot summer months, this car is air-conditioned for your convenience.

This car must be reserved in advance. Only Lounge Car ticketed passengers will be allowed to ride in the car.

FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Please be advised that our food may have come in contact with or contains peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, shellfish, or fish. Please ask a staff member about the ingredients used in your meal. Neither the Colebrookdale Railroad nor its vendors assume responsibility for allergic reactions.

Dining Car
"LION GARDINER"

A rolling Edwardian party, our Dining Cars are the most unique in all the land. On select excursions offering meals, you will be served while you take in the beauty of the Secret Valley. Brunch trains offer traditional breakfast fare. Lunch trains bring you flavors of the season. Dinner trains offer delicious meals and, on some trains, an evening of entertainment all while being served in traditional white glove-style of the Colebrookdale Railroad. Please be sure to look on the “excursions” tab and find your excursion to see the specific offerings on your excursion.

*This car does not always have a meal, but will always feature our A-La Carte menu with snacks and beverages.*

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Beaver Car

The Beaver Car is the newest addition to the consist. It was built in 1928 by the Pullman Company for the Pennsylvania Railroad. When you first walk into the Beaver car, it is a step back in time. This car is either one of our family class or dining class train cars.

Observation Car
"DIPLOMAT"

Our observation car, the Diplomat, was built by the Pullman Company for the famous Wabash Cannonball. Enjoy the views from its large picture windows and witness the restoration of this historic car over time.

The car is not wheelchair accessible. Please plan accordingly.

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Deluxe Coach
"DAWN TREADER"

Travel the rails in traditional Edwardian style in our beautifully-restored Deluxe Coach car.

The Deluxe Coach offers comfortable seats that are reversible, allowing you to take in the scenery with your friends and family. Beverages and snacks are available at an additional charge. We will have a white coat dining steward waiting to serve you! Deluxe Coach fare also includes access to the Open Car.
Passengers who purchase Coach Class tickets are free to enjoy their ride into the Secret Valley in either car.

FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Please be advised that our food may have come in contact with or contains peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, shellfish, or fish. Please ask a staff member about the ingredients used in your meal.

The Valhalla

Join us this holiday season in our beautifully decorated Christmas-themed car, the Valhalla. The Valhalla is currently being restored but has been thoroughly decorated for you to enjoy this holiday season. Its spacious accommodations are sure to please the whole family. Just imagine sipping hot chocolate, or a beverage and a snack off of our fantastic light-fare A La Carte menu on a beautiful winter day while your little ones get to see Santa Claus.

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Open Car
"SECRET VALLEY EXPLORER"

All passengers are invited to take in the scenery from our Open Car, which provides near 360-degree panoramas of the sweeping vistas and intimate beauty of the Secret Valley Line. See the colors of the fall or enjoy a starlit evening. Open car admission is included with all tickets.

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Caboose
"PRR 477768"

Our historic Pennsylvania Railroad Caboose is usually reserved for private charters and is not usually available on regularly scheduled excursions unless otherwise noted. Please note: The caboose is not ADA accessible, and there are no restroom facilities on board. Additionally, the caboose does not connect to the rest of the train.

Diesel Locomotive
"CAB RIDES"

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. Choose our “Engineer for the Day” Experience and drive the locomotive–under the watchful eye of one of our engineers, or course! Or choose to ride along on one of our “Cab Ride” experiences.

Please note, the locomotive cab is not ADA-accessible.

If you are interested in a cab ride or would like to purchase one as a gift for friends or family, you can do so by calling our office and speaking with our telephone staff.

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Brill Motor Car
"DOODLEBUG"

Our 1930’s self-propelled motorcar is sure to please all. The little car gives you a closer look and a different perspective of the line. Please note: The motorcar is not ADA accessible; all wheelchairs and walkers will need to be left at the station. There are no restroom facilities on the motorcar. The Brill Motorcar is heated during the colder months of the operating season.

Secret Valley Explorers
"RAIL BIKES"

Sitting in groups of 4 using the power of the peddle, traverse into the secret valley on one of our custom railbikes. Rail bikes are people-powered rail vehicles. The low coefficient of friction of our 150-year-old steel rails makes the bikes easy to pedal, welcoming persons of all ages. Our hand-crank motor assist bike is perfect for persons with disabilities. Our bikes seat up to four people, so bring family and friends for a memorable adventure.

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Please note: The Deluxe Coach and Diplomat train cars unfortunately do not feature air conditioning, and may become rather warm during the summer months. While our other train cars are equipped with air conditioning, it’s important to consider that all our train cars are over 100 years old, resulting in a warmer environment than modern buildings with air conditioning. Thank you for your understanding, and please be advised if you have any adverse health conditions or are sensitive to heat.

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