Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway: Trademark of the Reading & Northern Railroad, Jim Thorpe: Photos, Reviews & Location

Round-trip rides on an early-1900s diesel train following a river past sheer cliffs & forests.

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#3 of 9 Tourist attractions in Jim Thorpe

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

0.2 km from the center of Jim Thorpe

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1 Susquehanna St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, United States

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+1 570-325-8485

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What is the rating of Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway: Trademark of the Reading & Northern Railroad?: Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway: Trademark of the Reading & Northern Railroad is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 4,759 reviews.
How does Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway: Trademark of the Reading & Northern Railroad rank in Jim Thorpe?: Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway: Trademark of the Reading & Northern Railroad is #3 of 9 Tourist attractions in Jim Thorpe by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway: Trademark of the Reading & Northern Railroad located?: 1 Susquehanna St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, United States — 0.2 km from the center of Jim Thorpe.
How can I contact Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway: Trademark of the Reading & Northern Railroad?: Phone: +1 570-325-8485 · Website: lgsry.com

Reviews (8)

T King 2023 Nov 15

Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway: Trademark of the Reading & Northern Railroad

Cold and over priced. Just a slow trip thru the woods.
Update: I appreciate the Railway's response and the services they offer. Yes, the only tickets left were open air. I believe the cost for 2 people was over $50. I'm sure some people had fun. And maybe being from PA, I'm not sure what I expected other than to see the local wood. Thanks for your thoughtful reply.

David Moskowitz 2023 Oct 31

There is a reason gridlock was reported trying to get into Jim Thorpe, PA on Oct 28, 2023. The train ride during Fall leaf season is incredible popular. According to the people selling tickets after Saturday, they sold out the day within 90 minutes. The ticket window opened at 9 and by 10:30 or so they were sold out. During leaf season, it's a 45 minute ride leaving every 2 hours from 11 AM with the last train departing at 5 PM.

Outside of leaf season it's a 2 hour ride.

That staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable - outstanding, even. Highly recommended.

Neha Vl 2023 Oct 18

On our weekend fall trip to the Poconos mountains, this was surely the most beautiful experience!
Parking: On weekends, unless you reach very early, there is almost zero chance of getting parking close to the train station. If you don't mind walking for about 30 minutes, the best place to park for free would be close to the Lehigh Gorge trail bridge. We walked past the most wonderful views and fall colours!
Train: The train leaves every hour, starting from 10am and we picked the open trolley. The tickets cost us $24 each and you have to purchase it in the station (not available online). For best views, do sit on the opposite side of the train station from where you board although you can move around in the open car. The ride lasted 45 minutes and we were awestruck by the pretty views!
Others: The Jim Thorpe Fall festival (food, live music, shops) also happens right next to the train station!

Elizabeth B. 2023 Oct 15

We always come for the very first ride of the day, and there is plenty of space and seats to choose from. We always get the middle cost experience. Which I think is called coach or something standard? Which has always been a great experience. And in case you didn't know the seats can change. So that way you are facing each other instead of all facing forward like a school bus. We have been here several times and also for some themed rides. Like the Christmas one and Easter one, and the kids always have a great time. This year, we went for the fall to see the changing leaves, and it was very pleasant. They do offer a large variety of types of rides and different lengths of time, which is perfect. Because my son as a toddler has a short attention span. So it is nice to have an option for a shorter ride. Overall, the staff is always really nice. And they have some talking for educational purposes. Which is also nice, but it's not too much. We have a great experience and try to go at least once if not more a year.

RobertErica Claringbold 2023 Oct 15

The four of us thoroughly enjoyed the open car (NO windows) - it really was invigorating! The breeze combined with the movement of the train made for a bracing wind & it was great! But the varying colors of the leaves was breathtaking! The view of the river & occasional rapids below, and the crisp blue sky above - cannot be beat. Loved every minute of it! Many of us waved to pedestrians & bicyclists who waved back. The camaraderie was exhilarating.

Katherine Knepper 2023 Oct 10

Lovely! The staff was incredibly nice and helpful, the views were gorgeous and it was nice to hear the fun facts from the conductor. We got standard coach tickets for 22$ and the seats have the ability to turn around so you can get the best of both directions on the train. Open window tickets with outward facing seats are 24$, which are perfect for people who like a breeze or are planning on taking photos of the area.

NANCY T 2023 Oct 04

Well-organized and nicely-appointed train cars. Choice of three options: closed cars with windows that open and seats like a school bus; open cars with sideways-seating on wooden benches; and plusher seats in climate-controlled cars. We selected the last, but wish I had gone on the open car with the sideways seats. I found that if you are taking photos, the flash will reflect off of the windows and ruin your pictures.
While the experience was enjoyable, we expected a ride that showed more scenery at or above the treeline. The out and back trip seemed pretty short. I didn't care for the constant narration -- it was difficult to hear, and therefore, it was somewhat annoying to me. All in all, it was a nice experience, but could be improved.

Gayle Kemp 2023 Oct 03

We took the 45 minute fall foliage ride on an open air car. Absolutely breathtaking views! I wish it were longer. Enough narration to give some history and point out scenic spots, but also time to just enjoy the sounds. We went the weekend BEFORE fall foliage festival starts but the town was still pretty crowded. We took the last train of the day and there was barely anyone on it! No problem walking up to get tickets. I imagine during the festival it’s a lot harder. I would recommend waiting until the afternoon when the crowd dies down a little