Christmas In Coal Country
Quick Details
Duration: Varies by Activity
Date: November/December
Info: This is an evening experience! We highly recommend enjoying a later departure to best see the lights and decorations!
Ring in the Holiday Retro-Style at the East Broad Top Railroad!
Whether you worked around the clock in tough conditions to extract it from the earth or used it to cook and heat your home, life in Pennsylvania centered around coal.
Historically, Christmas in Coal Country was a holiday in the most genuine sense of the word, as it was often one of the few days that mines were closed… allowing miners to pause and spend time with their families. We invite you to bundle up, gather your friends and family, and help us evoke that same sense of togetherness aboard a historic train and vintage trolley.
This is an evening experience! The best time to see the railroad with decorations and lights is with our Christmas in Coal Country trains!
Those looking to experience our scenic train rides should explore our regular schedule of excursions during the day. Learn more here.
Your ticket includes...
Train Ride
Passengers will enjoy a one-hour diesel-powered train ride aboard a selection of heated cars. The train will depart from the historic Orbisonia Station and travel north, where you will encounter Santa along the way and he will give every child a special gift.
Vintage Trolley Ride
Each Christmas in Coal Country ticket automatically includes a 45-minute ride on a vintage trolley car through the Blacklog Narrows, which will be decked out in holiday lights.
Trolley rides depart every half hour from 3pm – 9pm. Trolley rides are only available to Christmas in Coal Country ticket holders and cannot be purchased individually.
Passengers can take any trolley departure on the date of their trip, either before or after their train excursion. A full schedule of trolley departure times is included in your reservation confirmation email.
Additional Activities
- Visit/Photo with Santa
- Letters to Santa
- Hot Chocolate & Cookie
Adults (13+) | Coach
Child (2-12) | Coach
Adult (13+) | Caboose
Child (2-12) | Caboose
Scenic Train Rides
Groups of 20 or More: Please contact our station at (814) 447-3285 or info@eastbroadtop.com to book your reservation!
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