Jim Thorpe, PA
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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, Inc.
4.5· 7,505 Google reviews
About Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, Inc.
Ride open-window coaches through the car-free wilds of Lehigh Gorge State Park on a 70-minute round trip from Jim Thorpe — a restored Victorian town in the Pocono foothills that's an easy day trip from Philadelphia, about 90 minutes north. Operated by the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern, the scenic train follows the Lehigh River deep into the gorge.
At a Glance
Verified daily- Type
- Heritage railroad & tourist attraction
- Location
- Jim Thorpe, PA
- Rating
- 4.5 ★ 7,505 Google reviews
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Plan Your Visit
- Trip Length
- 70-minute round-trip
- Parking
- Paid lot
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible parking
- Good For
- Families
- Hours
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PMTuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PMWednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PMThursday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PMFriday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PMSaturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PMSunday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Find the Depot
The Trains
Excursions are diesel-hauled with vintage coaches, including open-window cars for unobstructed gorge views. The parent Reading Blue Mountain & Northern also operates Budd-built Rail Diesel Cars and a steam program (Reading T-1 #2102), though the regular Lehigh Gorge scenic runs are diesel-powered.
History
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The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway began excursions in 2005 and is operated by the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad. Trains depart Jim Thorpe and run along the Lehigh River through Lehigh Gorge State Park on former main-line trackage — a 16-mile round trip into terrain once shaped by the anthracite and canal era.
Around the Depot
Jim Thorpe is a restored Victorian town in the Pocono foothills, packed with mountain shops, inns, and trailheads. Pair the ride with Lehigh Gorge State Park's rail-trail biking and waterfall hikes, or a stroll through the historic downtown and the Asa Packer Mansion.
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