All Aboard: Train Enthusiasts Enjoy "Hand on the Throttle" Event at the Pioneer Tunnel

Train enthusiasts got a hand-on experience with the “Hand on the Throttle” event at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland this weekend.

State Grant Awarded to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands Near Ashland's Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train

A state grant for $605,849 was awarded to a project to reclaim abandoned mine lands near the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland on Wednesday, by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123).

Magical Christmas Celebration Unveiled at Pioneer Tunnel in Ashland

The festive season has officially kicked off at the Pioneer Tunnel in Ashland, with the enchanting Pioneer Tunnel Coal Region Christmas now open for visitors. 

Pioneer Tunnel in Ashland Provides Halloween Fun with Trick or Treat Pioneer Bash

On Sunday, October 29th, 2023, the Pioneer Tunnel in Ashland, hosted a spooktacular Halloween event, the first-ever "Trick or Treat Pioneer Bash." This gathering drew enthusiastic crowds, offering a fantastic day of Halloween festivities and family-friendly fun for all.

Dedication of Staudenmeier Station at Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train Honors Ashland Native's Legacy

In a heartfelt ceremony held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train in Ashland paid tribute to the memory of Frank Staudenmeier, a beloved Ashland native and former Schuylkill County Commissioner. The event marked the dedication of the newly constructed Staudenmeier Station, a fitting honor for a man deeply intertwined with the history and legacy of the Pioneer Tunnel.

"Christmas in July" Theme to Grace the Annual Pioneer Days Celebration at Pioneer Tunnel

ASHLAND - The annual Pioneer Days at the historic Pioneer Tunnel in Ashland will be infused with some Christimas spirit this year.