Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad

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🍂 2026 fall foliage season

Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Fall Foliage Excursion to Jim Thorpe 2026

Reading, PA

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Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad runs Fall Foliage Excursion to Jim Thorpe for the 2026 season from Reading, PA. Steam or diesel all-day excursion from Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe along the Lehigh Gorge. The 2026 calendar typically runs late october–early november; firm dates haven't been posted yet. Tickets are listed at $49–$225. Peak color along the Lehigh Gorge typically falls mid-to-late October.

2026 dates

Late October–early November

Not yet posted — operator typically publishes in summer.

Price range

$49–$225

Peak color

Peak color along the Lehigh Gorge typically falls mid-to-late October

Where to stay

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Frequently asked

Where does the train depart from?
Reading Outer Station in Reading, PA, with additional boarding at Port Clinton Station.
How long is the trip to Jim Thorpe?
Steam departs Reading at 9:00am, diesel at 9:30am, both arriving Jim Thorpe by 12:05pm.
What seating classes are offered?
Standard Coach, Crown Class Coach, Vista Class Dome, First Class Lounge, and Pullman Parlor Car.

More about Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad

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