The Reading & Northern Railroad is pleased to announce that it will start running trains under its Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway banner in Jim Thorpe, PA on August 14th, 2020. Beginning on August 14th, trains will depart from the Jim Thorpe station on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Departures will be at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm on Fridays and 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The September train schedule will be Friday through Sunday with departures at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm.
For the return of passenger service to Jim Thorpe, Reading & Northern is bringing its 425 steam locomotive for the weekend of August 14th only! Be sure to come out and ride behind this amazing piece of railroad history. Tickets will be available for sale over the phone at 570-325-8485 or at the ticket booth in Jim Thorpe, day of train ride. Standard coach tickets are $17 per adult and $9 per child aged 3-12. Children under the age of 2 will receive a free ticket. Open air tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children aged 3-12, and children under the age of 2 will receive a free ticket. If you and your family would prefer to have your own space, the Caboose is available for reservations of up to a party of 6 individuals for a flat rate of $125.
The popular Bike Trains from Jim Thorpe to White Haven will take place on August 22nd and 23rd, and September 12th, and 13th, with departures at 9:30am and 12:30pm. They will also take place on November 7th and 8th with a departure at only 9:30am. Tickets for the Bike Train are $35 per person with own bike and $55 with a bike rental included. For those interested in a longer train ride, the Bike Train can also be enjoyed round trip for $29 per adult, $19 per child aged 3-12, and children under the age of 2 will receive a free ticket.
Our passengers are required to wear a mask while on board our trains. Also, extra cars will be added to all trains so customers can spread out. If you have any questions regarding our policies, please contact us.

-via Press Release