SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL STEAM CELEBRATION FINALE
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026
Nesquehoning to Reading with diesel locomotive #1776
Featuring the FINAL special appearance by Union Pacific “Big Boy” #4014 along the Reading & Northern main line!
Itinerary
Departure Time
Nesquehoning Regional Railroad Station: 9:00am
*There will be a layover at Reading Outer Station, exact time frame TBD.
Return Time
*Nesquehoning Regional Railroad Station: 3:30pm
*Time approximate dependent upon operational conditions.
Our Exceptional Coaches & Amenities
SPECIAL FOR JULY TRIPS ONLY - OPEN-AIR CAR!
$199.00 per person round trip, all ages
Goggles and earplugs will be provided to all Open-Air passengers. The exact positioning of the Open-Air car in the train consist is TBD.
Note: Open-Air car is NOT equipped with a restroom. Open-Air passengers needing to use the restroom will be shown to the nearest enclosed car.
Open-Air Car - Exterior View
Open-Air Car - Interior View
One of our popular Open-Air cars most often seen on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway will be making a special appearance for the July Semiquincentennial Steam Celebration Excursions!
** OPEN-AIR - OVERVIEW **
Outstanding, Panoramic Viewing
Outward-Facing, Bench-Style Seating
Gentle breeze as the train travels along
VISTA CLASS DOME CAR
$199.00 per person round trip, all ages
Fare includes a snack and a beverage to all guests on both the northbound and southbound legs of the trip.
Vista Class Dome Car - Exterior View
Vista Class Dome Car - Interior View
Our Vista Class Dome Car most often seen on Reading & Northern special excursions and are perfect for our Rambles trips!
** DOME - OVERVIEW **
Outstanding, Panoramic Viewing
Plush Seats
Fully Climate Controlled
Onboard Restrooms
CROWN CLASS CAR
$64.00 per person round trip, all ages
Crown Class Car - Exterior View
Crown Class Car - Interior View
Our Crown Class Coaches offer guests a more comfortable ride than our Standard Coach cars.
** CROWN CLASS - OVERVIEW **
Charter Bus-Style Seats with Plenty of Leg Room
Fully Climate Controlled
Onboard Restrooms
STANDARD COACH
$49.00 per person round trip, all ages
Standard Coach - Exterior View
Standard Coach - Interior View
The “backbone” of the Reading & Northern passenger fleet. While considered a “standard” configuration, we’ve upgraded these cars to include additional conveniences.
** STANDARD COACH - OVERVIEW **
Adjustable Windows
Comfortable, Padded Seats
Seat Backs Flip to Face the Direction the Train is Traveling
Onboard Restrooms
PULLMAN SLEEPER CAR #1126 - Hickory Run
$149.00 per double-occupancy room (1 ticket is valid for as many as 2 people) round trip, all ages
Fare includes a snack and a beverage to all guests on both the southbound and northbound legs of the trip.
Pullman room tickets must be ordered by phone at 610-562-2102 (8:30am - 5:00pm daily).
Hickory Run - Exterior View
Hickory Run - Interior View
Our 1920s Pullman sleeper car, Hickory Run, features ten double-occupancy rooms (2 people each).
** OVERVIEW **
Private rooms (all double-occupancy [2 seats])
Enhanced chassis for an unparalleled ride
Parlor area
Functional windows in each room
PULLMAN SLEEPER CAR #1127 - Schuylkill River
$74.00 per single-occupancy room (1 person) round trip, all ages
$299.00 per quadruple-occupancy room (up to 4 people) round trip, all ages
Fare includes a snack and a beverage to all guests on both the southbound and northbound legs of the trip.
Pullman room tickets must be ordered by phone at 610-562-2102 (8:30am - 5:00pm daily).
Schuylkill River - Exterior View
Schuylkill River - Interior View
Our 1950s Pullman sleeper car, Schuylkill River, features six single-occupancy rooms (1 person each) and two quadruple-occupancy rooms (4 people each). This car is climate-controlled and has a restroom at one end of the car.
** OVERVIEW **
Private rooms (six single occupancy [1 seat] as well as two quadruple-occupancy [4 seats])
Enhanced chassis for an unparalleled ride
Onboard restrooms
Climate controlled
Additional Information & Direct Ticket Purchases
Please bring your e-mail confirmation with you day of train ride.
Your tickets will be ready for you to pick up at the station prior to boarding.
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Reading and Northern only has 2 steam engines. We have no backup.
Everybody realizes that mechanical machines built by human beings can fail. Therefore, the railroad works very hard to make sure that we maintain our steam engines to the highest quality.
However, if something unforeseen happens beyond the railroad's control, these trips will be diesel.
Please understand this when you purchase a ticket.