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West Chester Railroad

A heritage railroad running restored coaches out of the East Market Street station toward Glen Mills. Seasonal rides that pick up with the fall foliage and the holiday trains.

Address: 230 E Market St, West Chester, PA 19382 Hours: Mon–Fri closed, Sat–Sun 9am–5pm Instagram: @westchestertrain

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Fall Foliage Express

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Sun, Oct 4 · 10:00 AM · West Chester Railroad

Ninety minutes through the Chester Creek Valley to Glen Mills and back in heated cars. Layover at the 1880s station with a picnic grove and Red Brick Winery next door. Departures at 10, noon and 2.

Fall Foliage Express

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Sun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AM · West Chester Railroad

Ninety minutes through the Chester Creek Valley to Glen Mills and back in heated cars. Layover at the 1880s station with a picnic grove and Red Brick Winery next door. Departures at 10, noon and 2.

Fall Foliage Express

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Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM · West Chester Railroad

Ninety minutes through the Chester Creek Valley to Glen Mills and back in heated cars. Layover at the 1880s station with a picnic grove and Red Brick Winery next door. Departures at 10, noon and 2.

Fall Foliage Express

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Sun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AM · West Chester Railroad

Ninety minutes through the Chester Creek Valley to Glen Mills and back in heated cars. Layover at the 1880s station with a picnic grove and Red Brick Winery next door. Departures at 10, noon and 2.

Halloween Special

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Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM · West Chester Railroad

Ride in costume from Market Street to Glen Mills and back, ninety minutes, with treats handed out along the way. Layover at the 1880s station and the picnic grove. Departures at noon and two.

Halloween Special

holiday

Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM · West Chester Railroad

Ride in costume from Market Street to Glen Mills and back, ninety minutes, with treats handed out along the way. Layover at the 1880s station and the picnic grove. Departures at noon and two.

Fall Foliage Express

history

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM · West Chester Railroad

Ninety minutes through the Chester Creek Valley to Glen Mills and back in heated cars. Layover at the 1880s station with a picnic grove and Red Brick Winery next door. Departures at 10, noon and 2.

Fall Foliage Express

history

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM · West Chester Railroad

Ninety minutes through the Chester Creek Valley to Glen Mills and back in heated cars. Layover at the 1880s station with a picnic grove and Red Brick Winery next door. Departures at 10, noon and 2.

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