Scranton, PA · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

Moscow Holiday Express at Steamtown National Historic Site

A Thanksgiving-weekend excursion from Steamtown in Scranton to Moscow, listed on the park’s 2026 train calendar.

Illustrative stock photo: Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 decorated with a Christmas wreath
Illustrative stock photograph. Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 with a Christmas wreath on November 18, 2013. Historical holiday decoration; the source does not identify this departure as the Polar Express. The Commons file was cropped vertically by 5% in 2024. Bill Morrow / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

November 27, November 28, November 29, 2026

Operating dates do not establish every departure or remaining seats. Confirm the exact event, time and class with the operator. NPS lists 11 a.m. departures from Steamtown.

NPS lists ticket links for the 2026 Moscow Holiday Express. No selected departure inventory was checked.

Source reviewed 2026-10-26 · Ticket status observed 2026-10-26

Tickets and official updates

Choose a train departure first. Confirm the date, class, child tickets and checkout total with the operator before arranging other travel.

Check departures and tickets →

Where to board

Steamtown National Historic Site

350 Cliff Street, Scranton, PA 18503

Pin identifies the NPS park entrance, not an individual platform. Follow event check-in and boarding signs inside the railway campus.

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Departure
The NPS calendar lists Moscow Holiday Express at 11 a.m. on November 27, 28 and 29.
Choose the correct ticket
Use the excursion-specific links on the NPS train calendar. The ordinary Scranton Limited yard shuttle is a different ride.
Arrival
Navigate to the Cliff Street park entrance and allow time to reach the check-in and boarding area.

Would an overnight stay help?

Compare your departure time and drive home before deciding. An evening train or a long journey may make staying nearby useful. Secure the correct holiday train first, then check lodging independently; no hotel or regular-excursion booking establishes holiday admission.

More holiday rides in Pennsylvania

Each ride has its own schedule and ticket status; these links do not guarantee availability.

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Steamtown National Historic Site railway guide →