Honesdale, PA
The Stourbridge Line
Trip at a Glance
Source checked 2026-08-12- TypeHeritage railroad & tourist attraction
- LocationHonesdale, PA
- Rating4.4 ★1,048 Google reviews
- UpcomingSat, Sep 26
- Typical rideThe core Pocono Express is published as a 1.5-hour round trip; dining, tasting, holiday, and themed products vary
- Operating windowSelected dates from March through the holiday season, including regular, themed, foliage, and Christmas trains
About The Stourbridge Line
The Stourbridge Line operates scenic and themed passenger excursions through the Lackawaxen River Valley between Honesdale and Hawley. The Delaware, Lackawaxen & Stourbridge Railroad Company runs the trains, and the published season extends from March through the holidays. Honesdale is the principal visitor hub covered here, but some products depart Hawley or use a private White Mills venue. The exact boarding station, date, time, and experience on the ticket therefore matter more than a generic map pin.
Ways to Ride
Choose the visit that fits your groupFirst-time riders and families
Pocono Express
The core 1.5-hour Honesdale round trip follows the Lackawaxen River Valley toward the outskirts of Hawley in heated coaches with restrooms.
Adults, couples, and meal-led outings
Food and tasting trains
Hobo Lunch, dinner, wine-and-cheese, brewery, and Oktoberfest products use different menus, durations, eligibility rules, and notice requirements.
Families and repeat visitors
Themed family and performance trains
Robbery, theater, music, wizard, pet-partner, and pumpkin programs add entertainment to selected departures.
Seasonal trip planners
Foliage and holiday season
Late-September foliage trips lead into Halloween, Santa, and post-Christmas Winter Wonderland departures.
Upcoming Events
Official schedule information
2026 special-event calendar
Schedule information was checked against the linked official source. Dates, availability, and operating conditions can change. Check the live official calendar ↗
Plan Your Visit
- SeasonSelected dates from March through the holiday season, including regular, themed, foliage, and Christmas trains
- Trip LengthThe core Pocono Express is published as a 1.5-hour round trip; dining, tasting, holiday, and themed products vary
- ArriveFollow the arrival instructions on the exact ticket. The operator does not publish one universal early-arrival time for every product
- ParkingFree parking is published in the Wayne County Visitors Center lot and signed railroad overflow area behind Main Street
- AccessibilityThe operator does not publish enough detail to promise step-free boarding or a particular accessible car. Call 570-470-2697 before buying for station, platform, mobility-device, and restroom needs
- RestroomsThe core Pocono Express advertises heated railcars with onboard restrooms; confirm facilities on other products before booking
- Primary StationThe Honesdale ticket office and boarding point are at 812 Main Street; selected products depart Hawley instead
- TicketsAdvance booking is available through the official FareHarbor catalog; the Honesdale ticket office is published as open daily 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- SeatingSeats are assigned. Enter a car or shared-party request in the booking comments; requests are handled in order and are not guaranteed
- DirectionsDriving east on Main Street, turn right just after the Post Office onto Torrey Lane, cross the tracks, and find the ticket office on the lower level to the left
- FoodFood and drink are product-specific. Dining, lunch, cheese, wine, and beer trains have distinct menus and age rules; do not assume concessions on every ride
- RefundsAll sales are final. Most trips may receive a non-expiring gift card with at least one day’s notice; dinner and brewery products require one week. Operator cancellations receive refund or credit options
- PetsPets are not permitted. Trained service dogs are allowed; the operator states that emotional-support animals are not service animals
Find the Depot
The Trains
The operator’s current coach page identifies Standard Coach No. 1993, a former Central Railroad of New Jersey car with flip-back seats; Table Car No. 1805, an ex-AMT commuter coach later rebuilt for table service; and Standard Coach No. 1203, the “Horatio Allen,” another former CNJ car with vinyl seating. BL2 diesel No. 54 is documented in the licensed gallery, but the operator does not promise it for every departure. Car assignments and motive power can change, so the exact booked product—not a gallery image—controls the experience.
History
The Delaware & Hudson Canal Company began investigating steam traction for its gravity railroad.
Horatio Allen made the Stourbridge Lion trial run at Honesdale on August 8.
The Erie and Delaware, Lackawanna & Western merged, placing the route in the Erie Lackawanna system.
Conrail-era changes began another sequence of ownership and operating arrangements on the Honesdale route.
Excursion service was revived under the Delaware, Lackawaxen & Stourbridge Railroad Company.
The published catalog spans scenic, dining, music, family, foliage, Halloween, and holiday products.
See full history
The line takes its name from the Stourbridge Lion, which Horatio Allen tested at Honesdale on August 8, 1829 after the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company imported it for possible use on its gravity railroad. The present boarding track occupies former D&H Honesdale Branch and canal-basin ground. Later ownership included the Erie, Erie Lackawanna, Lackawaxen & Stourbridge, Stourbridge Railroad, and Morristown & Erie before today’s Delaware, Lackawaxen & Stourbridge Railroad Company passenger operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does The Stourbridge Line depart?
This guide centers on Honesdale at 812 Main Street, but selected products depart Hawley or use a White Mills venue. Use the station printed on the exact ticket.
Where do I park in Honesdale?
The operator publishes free parking in the Wayne County Visitors Center lot and signed overflow area. From eastbound Main Street, turn right after the Post Office onto Torrey Lane and cross the tracks.
How long is the train ride?
The core Pocono Express is published as 1.5 hours round trip. Dining, tasting, performance, seasonal, and special-event products have different durations.
Can my group sit together?
Seats are assigned. Put the request in the booking comments; the railroad says car and shared-party requests are addressed in order but cannot be guaranteed.
Is the train wheelchair accessible?
The official site does not publish enough station-and-car detail for a blanket promise. Call 570-470-2697 before purchase to discuss the exact departure, boarding path, coach, mobility device, and restroom needs.
Are tickets refundable?
Sales are final. With enough advance notice, the railroad generally offers a non-expiring gift card rather than a cash refund. Most trips require one day; dinner and brewery trips require one week.
Are pets allowed?
No pets are allowed. Trained service dogs are permitted; emotional-support animals are not treated as service animals under the published policy.
Does every trip include food?
No. Food and beverages depend on the product. Review the exact dining, lunch, wine, beer, or standard excursion description before booking.
Why is the Blue Moon Express date flagged?
On August 12, 2026, the live booking calendar showed October 30 while the official product copy said October 31 only. This guide preserves the conflict instead of guessing; confirm directly before purchase.
Sources & Verification
Source-checked August 12, 2026. This free profile has not yet been claimed or confirmed by the operator.
- Official operator history, route, season, and operating company
- Official Honesdale address, phone, email, office hours, directions, and parking
- Official excursion catalog
- Official dynamic booking catalog and live 2026 availability
- Official coach descriptions plus group seating and request guidance
- Official live event calendar
- Wayne County Historical Society Main Museum and Stourbridge Lion exhibit
- Wikimedia Commons rights-cleared Stourbridge media
