Welcome to Tunkhannock – To make your train trip more relaxing and enjoyable, please
remember the following:
* Arrive in town at LEAST 45 minutes early. Train leaves on time rain or
shine, no refunds.
* Absolutely no parking in Riverside Park, other than designated
handicap areas.
* Special need drop offs should request a permit at ticket purchase.
* NO SHUTTLE THIS YEAR, due to staffing shortages
* Trains start boarding 30 minutes prior to departure. Ride time is
Approximately 80 minutes.
* Seating on train is not assigned. Groups should board together.
* Coaches do have heat, but it will be cool. Dress accordingly.
* Portable lavatories in the park and rest rooms on the train.
* Train travels south along the Susquehanna River, past Falls, Pa.
* Please call 272-392-0072 for updated info or check Tunkhannock Biz on Facebook.
TBPA hosts Santa Train rides
TBPA hosts Santa Train rides
The Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association is pleased to announce that Santa Train rides will be returning again this Holiday season. The Reading and Northern Railroad is returning this year to provide Santa Train Rides on Saturday and Sunday, November 25th and 26th departing from Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park. Santa will be on board each train ride to visit with riders, especially children. Train rides are at 10:30am, 1pm and 3:30 pm each day.
“We are thrilled to be working with the railroad again for this event,” relates Nancy Parlo, TBPA director. “We have already received calls asking about the trains. Previously, the train rides were in always in demand. We had near sell-out on some of the rides last year and if the first response this year is any indication, we should have nice crowds. The rides have become a great part of our Christmas celebration. We urge people to get their tickets soon so they won’t be disappointed.”
Train tickets are $22 for individuals 13 and older; $9 for children ages 3 to 12 and children age 2 and under are free, but need a ticket. For further ticket information call 272-392-0072. Advance ticket sales are strongly encouraged and available at Greenwood’s Furniture, 61 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock. Tickets are being sold on a first come, first serve basis; there will be no holds, mail orders, or refunds. Tickets can be purchased with cash or checks payable to TBPA. Trips will run rain or shine. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Train riders are encouraged to arrive in town 45 minutes early and to not plan on parking at Riverside Park; parking there will be limited to Handicapped parking and patients for the chiropractor’s office. When riders purchase their tickets, they will receive a map of available parking areas throughout town. This year, the association is not able to offer shuttle rides as the bus companies are experiencing staffing shortages.
These train rides have become a great tradition in Tunkhannock and TBPA suggests that those interested get their tickets early to available missing the opportunity.
