Anyone ride the Colebrookdale Railroad out of Boyertown, PA?
If so how was it?
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Not yet, but it's on my list. The passenger cars are absolutely gorgeous inside. A friend shared some photos when he went. He enjoyed the ride. It's exciting that they also just acquired two steam engines.
Yes! I live nearby. I’ve ridden only twice so far, but they do an amazing job. And steam is in their future. I believe they have 8 or 8.5 miles of track. I was very impressed.
Matt
@NJCJOE posted:Not yet, but it's on my list. The passenger cars are absolutely gorgeous inside. A friend shared some photos when he went. He enjoyed the ride. It's exciting that they also just acquired two steam engines.
Do you know what types of steam engines they aquired? And was this a branch of the Leigh Valley or Reading?
Lemme know when they get steam ....that is not too far from York, and l think is on the Pa. Ice Cream Trail
Susie and I rode for Father's Day 2021. Exceptional ride in the lounge car. Drinks and appetizer were great and included in the ticket fare. Reservations required. Lounge car had 'live' piano music, played by a very talented pianist, which also was exceptional.
Will definitely do again!
Walter
NOTES: Former Reading Branch. Colebrookdale RR photos. Steam locomotives are:
- Grand Trunk Western 4-6-2 J-3b No. 5030. Built by Montreal locomotive Works in 1912, rebuilt by the GTW. It has remained on static display in Jackson, Michigan for several years. Acquired by Colebrookdale in February 2021. The particular date the locomotive will be restored is unknown.[18]
- Lake Superior and Ishpmeing 2-8-0 SC-4 No. 18. Built by American Locomotive Company's Pittsburgh Works in 1910, rebuilt by the LS&I in 1930. It was previously operated by the defunct Rio Grande Scenic Railroad in Alamosa, Colorado before being put in storage, and eventually purchased in March 2021 by the Maguire family foundation with the intent of donating it to Colebrookdale.[19] The locomotive is now being rebuilt inside a new facility.
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That is one classy paint scheme!! Even makes a GP9 (??) look good.
I had heard of this but did not realize it was such a classy looking operation. Thank you posting this, I will definitely set up a visit.
@Walter Matuch posted:
Very nice. Do you know what is in the gondola behind the locomotive there? Hard to tell from the picture.
@TexasSP posted:Very nice. Do you know what is in the gondola behind the locomotive there? Hard to tell from the picture.
Open air bench seats from what I gather in pictures and youtube videos.
