Listen for the faint sound of a train whistle in the distance. As it grows closer and gets louder, can you feel the excitement among those about to climb on board? There’s just something so magical about riding a train, isn’t there? Drink in spellbinding views and feel that magic on this train ride in Pennsylvania.

All aboard! Make sure you arrive ahead of departure time at Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, in Jim Thorpe, as the trains leave on time as scheduled.
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Today, you'll climb aboard one of the classic trains for a 70-minute ride that will lead you from Jim Thorpe through Lehigh Gorge State Park.
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However, if you ride in October, the travel time is cut down to 45 minutes due to the overwhelming popularity of the rides during the fall foliage.
You can choose a seat in Standard Coach or in the Open Air Car, the latter of which allows you to walk around to get even better views of the scenery as it rolls by.
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Watch the Lehigh River below, where you just might catch a glimpse of rafters or kayakers meandering down the water.
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Keep an eye out, too, for Luke's Falls, a spectacular waterfall that offers breathtaking views from all angles.
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If you want to see two beautiful waterfalls — Luke's Falls and Buttermilk Falls — go to Lehigh Gorge State Park, after your train ride, and park at the Rockport trailhead.
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Walk south for a half of a mile to arrive at Luke's Falls and half of a mile north to get to Buttermilk Falls.
Ready to climb aboard a train with the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway? Click here for the regular departure times for 2019.
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Address: 1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Click here for the official website of Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. Or, go here for Facebook.

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