{"id":20920,"date":"2022-06-30T06:04:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T10:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/?p=20920"},"modified":"2025-04-16T07:34:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T07:34:41","slug":"most-famous-railroad-attractions-in-jim-thorpe-pa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/blogs\/most-famous-railroad-attractions-in-jim-thorpe-pa\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Famous Railroad Attractions in Jim Thorpe, PA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20920\" class=\"elementor elementor-20920\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7823a7f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7823a7f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-36be110d\" data-id=\"36be110d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c2960b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c2960b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>1. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway:<\/h2>\r\nHave you ever experienced history on wheels? If not, this is your chance. The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway takes you \u2018down the memory rails\u2019 in vintage coaches, which were built as early as 1917, and pulled by classic diesel locomotives.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe standard narrated roundtrip lasts for 70 minutes and follows the Lehigh River, chugging through Glen Onoko, over bridges and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. En route the trip you can view highrising cliffs, scenic mountains and wildlife along the forested route to Old Penn Haven.\r\n\r\nThere are various types of coaches to choose from- <b>standard<\/b>, <b>open air<\/b>, <b>crown class, private cabooses<\/b> and <b>first class dome cars<\/b>.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Most standard coaches were built in 1932, have seats that are perpendicular to the direction of train movement, functional windows and toilets.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Open air coaches have seats facing outwards and parallel to the direction of train movement, and they have no windows. You can stand along the sides and enjoy the breeze and view of the gorge.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Crownclass coaches are much more comfortable than standard coaches as they come with plush and spacious recliner seats. These coaches have functional windows, heating in winter and toilets.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Firstclass dome cars (also known as the <b><i>\u201cLehigh GorgeSuper Dome\u201d<\/i><\/b>) is a fully climate controlled airconditioned coach with heating systems designed to keep tourists comfortable in all seasons.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Private Cabooses are ideal for those who prefer a more private train travelling experience. Each caboose can hold up to 6 people. It is available between April and September only. Call ahead to check availability and reservation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gondola cars are like open air cars but they have no roof. You can board in with your bicycle, get down at Old Penn Haven. This <b>ride and bike<\/b> experience is available from May through September.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>The train ride schedules and fares are as follows:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Weekdays<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBuffalo Express- Departs @ 11:00 am\r\n\r\nBlack Diamond- Departs @ 01:00 pm\r\n\r\nLehigh Limited- Departs @ 03:00 pm\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Weekends<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBuffalo Express- Departs @ 11:00 am\r\n\r\nBlack Diamond- Departs @ 01:00 pm\r\n\r\nLehigh Limited- Departs @ 03:00 pm\r\n\r\nGorge Express- Departs @ 04:30 pm\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Standard coach tickets- Adults $19 and Children (age 3-12) $9<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Open Air coach tickets- Adult $23 and Children (age 3-12) $10<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Crown Class Coach- Adult $22 and Children (age 3-12) $10<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dome Car- $35<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gondola Car- Call ahead and check for reservation and price.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Private Caboose- $180 for each coach.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All children age 2 and under receive a <b>FREE<\/b> ticket.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>2. Lehigh Gorge Bike Train:<\/h2>\r\nIf you are on the lookout for a distinct biking experience, get onboard the Lehigh Gorge Bike Train with your bike! The ride is about 25 miles long and the train commutes from the Lehigh Gorge to the town of White Haven. Once you get off at the station you can pedal your way back to Jim Thorpe. On the way back, you can catch some amazing spectacles like waterfalls, green bike trails, and breathe in some fresh Pocono air while riding alongside fellow bikers.\r\n\r\nThe prices for train rides are as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Oneway ticket with a personal bike $35<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Oneway ticket with bike rental $55<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You can also purchase the tickets online<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>3. Switchback Gravity Rail<\/h2>\r\nSwitchback Gravity Railroad is the second oldest railroad in the U.S. It was established in the year 1827, originally designed as a coal carrying line, it is now converted into a major railway history site. There are many historical remains and several walking tours on the trail.\r\n\r\nSome of the famous tours on this trail are:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Mauch Chunk Walker\u2019s Tours<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Summit Hill Walker\u2019s Tours<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Home Stretch Walker\u2019s Tours<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Experienced Hiker\u2019s Tours<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>4. Old Mauch Chunk Train Display<\/b><\/h3>\r\nHead down to the Old Mauch Chunk Train Display at 41 Susquehanna Street Jim Thorpe to see a scaleddown display of a railway network consisting of numerous model trains, 200 replica structures, and 13 separate main lines formed by 1,087 feet of tracks. This fascinating display\u2019s crown jewel is its 22\u2019<img alt=\"equation.pdf\" \/> 47\u2019 H0 size (1:87 scale) train layout consisting of replicas of houses, churches, stores and sky scrapers.\r\n<h3><b>5, Steam Town National Historic Site<\/b><\/h3>\r\nIf you want to learn the history of American steam railroading, you should visit the \u201c<b>Steam Town National Historic Site<\/b>\u201d located close to Jim Thorpe at the heart of Scranton. This site is home to several wellpreserved and protected artifacts and information that are linked to the history of railroading.\r\n\r\nIt has a historic railroad yard, collection of technical knowledge, and skills that can help the general public understand the impact and significance of steam railroading. The most interesting things to do at the Steam Town National Historic Site are:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Take a seasonal train ride and explore National Parks nearby.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explore the roundhouse and learn a thing or two about steam train mechanism and maintenance.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Visit the technology museum for an immersive learning experience.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Get some railroad souvenirs from<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Watch the park\u2019s orientation film- <b><i>\u201cSteel and Steam\u201d<\/i><\/b>&#8211; which revolves around a child\u2019s journey into adulthood through their love of trains.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>6. Mauch Chunk Station<\/b><\/h3>\r\nThe Mauch Chunk Station also known as New Jersey Station, is a one-ofakind architecture with historical significance in railway history. It has an impressive three and one-half story cylindrical tower with a conical roof, which is approximately 70 ft. in height. It features a series of semicircular door arches with multiple panels. Above the arches there is a unique belt course made of granite and a handsome dentil work that rests upon a granite plinth caps supported by engaged brick columns.\r\n\r\nThe Mauch Chunk station is a remnant of architecture of the Victorian era, and it is also included in the National Register of Historic Places.\r\n<h2><b>Places to stay in Jim Thorpe<\/b><\/h2>\r\nIf you are planning on exploring all the famous railroad attractions in Jim Thorpe, you might need to stay in Jim Thorpe for some time, and that\u2019s where HolidayKeepers can assist you. We offer bestinclass vacation rentals with amazing amenities like swimming pools, hot tubs, private estates, highspeed internet and more. Our accommodations are as fascinating as a luxury private caboose. Our holiday homes come in all sizes, suitable for solo to large group vacationers. For more information, get in touch with us.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f046731 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f046731\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-208c9af2\" data-id=\"208c9af2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7957e497 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7957e497\" 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352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the types of coaches available on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2461\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2461\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various types of coaches to choose from- standard, open-air, crown class, private cabooses, and first-class dome cars.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2462\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2462\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the total distance of the Lehigh Gorge Bike Train?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2462\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2462\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lehigh Gorge Bike Train is about 25 miles long, and the train commutes from the Lehigh Gorge to the town of White Haven.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2463\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2463\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" 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Mauch Chunk Station, also known as New Jersey Station, is a one-of-a kind architecture with historical significance in railway history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2464\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2464\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the prices for the Bike train?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2464\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2464\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prices for bike train rides are as follows:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oneway ticket with a personal bike $35<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oneway ticket with bike rental $55<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also purchase the tickets online.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2465\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2465\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Which is the oldest Railroad in Jim Thorpe, PA?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2465\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2465\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switchback Gravity Railroad is the second oldest railroad in the U.S. It was established in the year 1827.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jim Thorpe is a town in Carbon County Pennsylvania, it is a very historic town. The history of Jim Thorpe is rooted in Railroad and coal. 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