Pioneer Lines Scenic Railway - 'the Gettysburg Express' - Gettysburg, PA
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N 39° 49.930 W 077° 14.010
18S E 308874 N 4411516
Scenic ride that passes through the Gettysburg Battlefield & into the Adam County countryside.
Waymark Code: WM4AZD
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2008
Views: 82
This railroad provides a number of themed excursions and serves an optional meal on most rides.
The rides begin at the Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railway Station, which dates back to 1884, and then pass NW through part of the battlefield where most of the fighting took place on the first day. Frome there, the tracks turn north into rural adams County - round trip is about 16 miles & lasts 1 1/4 hours.
The railroad also features the popular Murder Mystery Dinner, and an Extended Scenic tour which adds several more miles of track, as well as several additional themes throughout the year.
Engine Type: Diesel
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 16.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 9.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 8 miles
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Frequency of departures: varies - see website for details
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: yes
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
Key Attractions: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.