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Latest News

Last Updated May 15, 2012

Our next train excursions will be the Photo Freight, Three Bridges Excursions, and Summer Excursions on Memorial Day weekend.

Train & Events News

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Project News

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  • May 15: Memorial Day weekend is almost here - get tickets for the Photo Freight and 3 Bridges Excursions today!
  • Apr 18: Tickets now available for Readin' Railroad Story Time!
  • Feb 22: Tickets now available for the Eerie Limited and Caboose Hops.
  • Feb 21: Tickets now available for the Photo Freight and Three Bridges Excursions.
  • May 15: Former Erie Railroad locomotive #436 has arrived at Ringoes!
  • May 15: Exterior restoration on Coach #1009 is in progress.
  • Mar 13: Pictures posted on the Projects page of museum car #420.
  • Mar 13: Furnace installation in coach #1009 is almost complete. Wood refinishing is underway.

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Get Involved!


Do you still play with trains? Our entire staff is made up of volunteer railroaders...folks of all ages that share a common love of railroading. If you're interested in participating in any of our functions you can join us and get started...no experience necessary! This is just a partial list of the functions we need help with:

  • Operating Department: Work as a Trainman, Brakeman, Conductor, Fireman, or Engineer.
  • Mechanical Department: Work on our historic railroad equipment...tasks as simple as painting a coach or as complex as working on a steam locomotive!
  • Event Planning & Support: Help us plan and run our special events.
  • Grounds Maintanence: We can always use a hand keeping things tidy around our train stations.

Join the Trust and get started as a volunteer railroader today!
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