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Students will enjoy an exciting yet serene excursion through Berks and Carbon counties on one of the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway’s trains. The railway’s steam and diesel trains from the early 1900s provide students with a complete historical experience as they take in the natural scenery and wildlife of Eastern Pennsylvania. Discounts are available for school groups that purchase tickets in advance (except in October and for Santa Claus Specials). Teachers planning to pick up tickets at the station should arrive with their school group at least 30 minutes before train departure.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies.
topics covered:
Transportation, history, geography, habitats, animal science, nature.
contact info
Name: Main
Phone: 570-325-8485
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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Experience the scenic gorge views of the Lehigh Gorge in Pennsylvania on vintage passenger coaches with Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. The steam and diesel trains ride from Berks County through historic downtown Jim Thorpe, operating several special excursions throughout the year as well. The 16-mile, narrated, round-trip line runs past the Glen Onoko State Park and ends in Old Penn Haven. Trips take students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers through quaint towns, lush forests, and more for an educational, historic and nature-filled field trip. The railway also hosts Autumn Leaf Excursions from the Reading and Northern Railroad headquarters. All trains depart from Jim Thorpe Station unless otherwise noted.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
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Scouts
Enjoy a relaxing excursion through Berks and Carbon counties with your scout troop via Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway train. The railway’s historical steam and diesel trains allow scouts to enjoy complete history experience as they begin working on nature and social studies-based badge requirements. Excursions present scouts with a variety of rich scenic views, featuring mountains, cliffs, and various native animals. Group discounts are available for scout troops that purchase tickets in advance (except in October and for Santa Claus Specials). Small scout groups of six or fewer can ride on caboose trains from May-September. Scouts are also welcome to ride special event trains such as Winter Character Trains, Bike Trains, Hometown High Bridge, and more.
supports scout badges in:
Social Studies, Science.
topics covered:
Transportation, history, geography, habitats, animal science, nature.
contact info
Name: Main
Phone: 570-325-8485
INFO
ABOUT
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Experience the scenic gorge views of the Lehigh Gorge in Pennsylvania on vintage passenger coaches with Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. The steam and diesel trains ride from Berks County through historic downtown Jim Thorpe, operating several special excursions throughout the year as well. The 16-mile, narrated, round-trip line runs past the Glen Onoko State Park and ends in Old Penn Haven. Trips take students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers through quaint towns, lush forests, and more for an educational, historic and nature-filled field trip. The railway also hosts Autumn Leaf Excursions from the Reading and Northern Railroad headquarters. All trains depart from Jim Thorpe Station unless otherwise noted.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
View Lesson Plan>>
Camp
Take a break from the outdoor heat on a ride through Berks and Carbon counties with your summer campers aboard a Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway train. Summer camp groups enjoy complete history experience in a vintage train while touring the scenery and exploring the wild animals of Eastern Pennsylvania. Choose from the railway’s standard blue coaches, gondola cars, and more for your field trip experience. Discounts are available for camp groups that purchase tickets in advance.
contact info
Name: Main
Phone: 570-325-8485
INFO
ABOUT
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Experience the scenic gorge views of the Lehigh Gorge in Pennsylvania on vintage passenger coaches with Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. The steam and diesel trains ride from Berks County through historic downtown Jim Thorpe, operating several special excursions throughout the year as well. The 16-mile, narrated, round-trip line runs past the Glen Onoko State Park and ends in Old Penn Haven. Trips take students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers through quaint towns, lush forests, and more for an educational, historic and nature-filled field trip. The railway also hosts Autumn Leaf Excursions from the Reading and Northern Railroad headquarters. All trains depart from Jim Thorpe Station unless otherwise noted.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
View Lesson Plan>>
Homeschool
Homeschool groups will experience history and nature on a journey through Berks and Carbon counties via vintage Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway train. Homeschoolers can explore Eastern Pennsylvania’s rich scenic views, which feature cliffs, mountains, and various native animals. Group discounts are available for homeschoolers that purchase tickets in advance (except during the month of October and for Santa Claus Specials). Small homeschool groups of six or less can ride on caboose trains from May-September.
topics covered:
Social studies, transportation, history, geography, habitats, animal science, nature.
contact info
Name: Main
Phone: 570-325-8485
INFO
ABOUT
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Experience the scenic gorge views of the Lehigh Gorge in Pennsylvania on vintage passenger coaches with Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. The steam and diesel trains ride from Berks County through historic downtown Jim Thorpe, operating several special excursions throughout the year as well. The 16-mile, narrated, round-trip line runs past the Glen Onoko State Park and ends in Old Penn Haven. Trips take students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers through quaint towns, lush forests, and more for an educational, historic and nature-filled field trip. The railway also hosts Autumn Leaf Excursions from the Reading and Northern Railroad headquarters. All trains depart from Jim Thorpe Station unless otherwise noted.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
View Lesson Plan>>