READING TO JIM THORPE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
RATES BY STATION OF DEPARTURE - JANUARY 3 - FEBRUARY 8, 2026
$19.95/person from Reading Outer Station
$14.95/person from Port Clinton Station
$14.95/person from Housers Crossing*
*Stop is exclusive to overnight guests of The Village at Houser’s Crossing. To book your stay and secure train tickets, visit www.houserscrossing.com.
$14.95/person from Tamaqua Station
RATES BY STATION OF DEPARTURE - FEBRUARY 14** - JUNE 28, 2026
$39.00/person from Reading Outer Station
$39.00/person from Port Clinton Station
$24.00/person from Housers Crossing*
*Stop is exclusive to overnight guests of The Village at Houser’s Crossing. To book your stay and secure train tickets, visit www.houserscrossing.com.
$24.00/person from Tamaqua Station
**THE FEBRUARY 14 AND MAY 23 TRIPS WILL OPERATE ON A MODIFIED SCHEDULE NORTHBOUND DUE TO THE IRON HORSE RAMBLE STEAM TRAIN OPERATING AHEAD OF THEM. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.
ALL RIDERS, REGARDLESS OF AGE, MUST HAVE A TICKET.
All pricing based on round trip!
The train will be in the station the entire time in Jim Thorpe during your visit January through March! Passengers may return to the train at any time to warm up if you feel that it is necessary. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at all times during your excursion!
Excursion Information
To get your tickets, click button below to view the full schedule and to select a date.
Then, click on the green “Buy Tickets” button next to the desired trip to purchase tickets.
Please note that these trips will utilize Rail Diesel Cars. Excursions with steam locomotives, F-Units, plus other special trips, including Fall Foliage Excursions, will be listed separately on the Train Schedule page. The railroad reserves the right to substitute motive power and equipment without notice, should an issue arise.
CLICK THIS BUTTON TO VIEW THE FULL REGULAR SCHEDULE AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
Itinerary
Departure Times
Reading Outer Station: 9:00 a.m. (February 14 & May 23 - 9:30am)
Port Clinton Station: 9:32 a.m. (February 14 & May 23 - 10:02am)
The Village at Houser’s Crossing: 10:00 a.m. (February 14 & May 23 - 10:30am) Stop is exclusive to overnight guests of The Village at Houser’s Crossing. To book your stay and secure train tickets, visit www.houserscrossing.com.
Tamaqua Station: 10:10 a.m. (February 14 & May 23 - 10:40am)
Arrive in Jim Thorpe: by 11:00 a.m. (February 14 & May 23 exact arrival time TBD)
Depart Jim Thorpe: 4:15 p.m.
Return Times
Tamaqua: by 4:57 p.m.
The Village at Houser’s Crossing: by 5:04 p.m.
Port Clinton: by 5:35 p.m.
Reading Outer Station: by 6:05 p.m.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO FULLY ENJOY YOUR RIDE
Please bring your email confirmation with you day of train ride.
We recommend arriving at least 30-minutes prior to departure to allow time for parking, check-in, and boarding.
Show your email confirmation to a member of the crew to receive your paper tickets.
Port Clinton, Houser’s Crossing, and Tamaqua passengers will receive their actual train tickets from the Conductor as they board the train.
Please remember, the train will be in the station the entire time in Jim Thorpe during your visit! Passengers may return to the train at any time to warm up if you feel that it is necessary. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at all times during your excursion!
STATION LOCATIONS
Click below for the addresses of stations served by this train
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3501 Pottsville Pike
Reading, PA 19605
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1 Railroad Boulevard
Port Clinton, PA 19549
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18 N Railroad Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252