Friday, October 18, 2019

Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad Announces New Schedule for Santa Train Rides

After announcing earlier this week that they would be ceasing operations in Jim Thorpe, the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad has announced a new schedule for their Santa Train Rides and it includes dates in Schuylkill County.


On Friday, the company announced the following dates for a "new" Santa Train experience

Reading Outer Station - November 30th, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, and 24

Minersville - November 30 and December 1

Schuylkill Haven - December 7 and 8

Tunkhannock - December 14 and 15

Pottsville - December 21 and 22

All Santa Claus Special Train rides are $15 per adult, $9 per child (3 to 12), and children 2 and under receive a free ticket.

The ride includes listening to holiday music on a heated decorated coach and each guest will receive a piece of candy and a visit from Santa Claus.

To purchase tickets ahead of time, please call (610) 562-2102.  Tickets will also be available the day of trips but they will be first come first serve.

RBMN announced earlier this week that they would be ceasing their Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe as of the end of November.

Read more about RBMN leaving Jim Thorpe here: