Independence Day Steam Excursion
With Steam Locomotive #2102
Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe, PA
Saturday, July 4, 2026
ALL ABOARD!
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence by joining us for an exciting excursion behind our mighty T-1 steam locomotive #2102! This excursion will traverse the entire Reading Division of our Main Line between Reading Outer Station and historic Jim Thorpe, PA. Visit the town fondly known as “The Switzerland of America” by rail! Passengers will have ample time to explore the town before returning back to Reading in the evening.
Tickets Available Now!
ALL RIDERS, REGARDLESS OF AGE, MUST HAVE A TICKET.
All pricing based on round trip!
TICKET PRICING:
STANDARD COACH -
$99/PERSON
CROWN CLASS COACH -
$110/PERSON
VISTA CLASS DOME -
$199/PERSON
*PARLOR CAR -
$275/PERSON
*PULLMAN ROOMS -
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - OPEN WINDOWS (2 PEOPLE): $299/ROOM
SINGLE OCCUPANCY - CLIMATE CONTROLLED (1 PERSON): $299/ROOM
QUADRUPLE OCCUPANCY - CLIMATE CONTROLLED (4 PEOPLE): $598/ROOM
*Tickets for Parlor Car and Pullman Rooms must be purchased over the phone by calling 610.562.2102*
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Click the button below to purchase tickets.
Please bring your email confirmation with you day of train ride.
Your tickets will be ready for you to pick up at the station prior to boarding the train.
Boarding Locations:
Reading Outer Station Port Clinton Station
3501 Pottsville Pike 1 Railroad Boulevard
Reading, PA 19605 Port Clinton, PA 19549
Itinerary
Departure Times
Reading Outer Station: 9:00 a.m.
Port Clinton Station: 9:45 a.m.
Arrive Jim Thorpe: 11:50 a.m.
Depart Jim Thorpe: 3:45 p.m.
Return Times
Port Clinton Station: 5:45 p.m.
Reading Outer Station: 6:30 p.m.
Please arrive at least 1 hour prior to your departure time to allow time for parking, check-in, and boarding.
Free parking is available at Reading Outer Station.
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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.