September 25
Every Sun June 3 thru Sept 18 | 12PM only
Our railroad is 100% run by volunteers. We're always looking for new volunteers!
Summer Picnic Specials
Every Sunday June 5 to Sept 18
12PM only
Special 25th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday September 25
Fall Foliage Express
Every Sunday
Oct 2, 9, 16 & Nov 6
12PM & 2PM
Every Sunday June 5 to Sept 18
12PM only
Enjoy a relaxing 90 minute train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. Pack a lunch or purchase lunch from our on board snack bar to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove.
Adults - $17
Children (2-12) - $15
Under 2 ride free!
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Special 25th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday September 25
We're excited to share the first details of our 25th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, September 25th! This FREE ADMISSION, all-day community event will feature all this and more!
- Round-Trip Scenic Train Rides between Glen Mills: We're throwing back to our original ticket prices from 1997- $8 for adults and $4 for kids aged 2-12! Plus, WCRHA historian David Walter narrates the history of our railroad and points of interest along the Chester Creek. 90 minutes to 2 hours, departures at 12 and 2:30 PM.
- Train Yard Tours: Take a shuttle train from Market Street station and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our railyard, where our volunteers maintain our locomotives, passenger cars, and track equipment. Pay-what-you-like for this 30 minute guided tour! All proceeds benefit the West Chester Railroad Heritage Association. Multiple trips throughout the day, times to be announced.
- Locomotive Cab Tours: See the controls inside the cab and check out the powerful engine of one of our vintage diesel locomotives. FREE to all attendees!
- Railroad Book Sale and History: Learn about the history of our railroad and purchase our full-color retrospective book, and other railroad history books! Proceeds benefit the West Chester Railroad Heritage Association.
Special 1997 Prices!
Adults - $8
Children (2-12) - $4
Under 2 ride free!
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Fall Foliage Express
Every Sunday
Oct 2, 9, 16 & Nov 6
12PM & 2PM
Enjoy a brisk fall afternoon along the picturesque Chester Creek Valley from our heated train as we take you on a 90 minute journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and return.
Adults - $20
Children (2-12) - $18
Under 2 ride free!
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The West Chester Railroad is a tourist railroad along the beautiful Chester Creek Valley in Pennsylvania. We are conveniently located 45 minutes outside Philadelphia. We offer a variety of nostalgic 90 minute train trips and special events throughout the year. Join in the fun!
Our railroad is 100% volunteer operated.
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