Take This Fall Foliage Train Ride Near Pittsburgh For A One-Of-A-Kind Experience
By Beth Price-Williams|Published September 25, 2016
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Climb aboard a vintage Pullman car that will take you on a magical autumn journey through the Oil Creek Valley. This fall foliage train ride near Pittsburgh provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy unspoiled views of the fall foliage splashed across the Western Pennsylvania countryside.
A little over two hours from downtown Pittsburgh lies a historic railroad that dates back more than a century and a half. Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad offers tours all year around, but little rivals the beauty of the fall foliage train ride.
Find the perfect seat aboard your designated train. First class seats are already sold out for this year's Fall Foliage Trips but you'll discover the coach seats are a comfortable alternative. (Photo of the coach section below.)
Listen for the revving of the engine that signals your autumn adventure is about to begin. The three-hour train ride will take you deep into Pennsylvania oil country for unparalleled views of the fall foliage.
Head back to the open air gondola, where you can snap photos of the passing fall foliage, once the conductor gives passengers permission to move around the train.
Buy snacks and drinks from the Railway Post Office Car then sit back and enjoy the scenery as it unfolds before your eyes. Snacks are also available from the Concession Stand at the Perry Street Station.
The train will turn around at Rynd Farm Station to complete the remainder of the 27 mile round trip journey that will return you to Perry Street Station.
Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad's Fall Foliage excursions run throughout October from Wednesday through Sunday weekly. Trains depart from the Perry Street Station at 11 a.m. each day with added train departures at 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Book your seat(s) on the Fall Foliage trip by calling 814-676-1733 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First class seats are already sold out so travelers are encouraged to make advanced reservations as far ahead as possible.
Create magical autumn memories aboard this fall foliage train ride near Pittsburgh. If you’re looking for a train ride a little closer to home, check out the Kiski Railroad Junction Fall Foliage excursions, which operate Fridays and Saturdays throughout October.
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