Wanamaker Kempton & Southern, Inc.

2009 Schedule

Trains depart promptly from the Kempton Station on the hour at 1, 2, 3, & 4 PM on each operating day. (See Special Events information for the Murder Mystery Train, the Harvest Moon Special, the Halloween Special, and the Santa Special Departures). Tickets may be purchased at the Kempton station up to 10 minutes before train time. No reservations are required except for the Special trains listed above. Steam and diesel locomotives are used on the 40-minute trips. The WK&S is open on these days:

April:     4th and 5th: Diesel  (See Special Events)

May:     Sundays: Diesel

June:   Only One Saturday, June 20th : Diesel (Kempton Fair, Wanamaker  equipment show) (Equipment Show postponed due to forecast for heavy rain.  Probable new date on Sept. 26th, 2009.  Watch web site for details.)
          Sundays: Steam 

July:   Saturdays:  Steam
         Sundays:    Steam 

Aug.:  Saturdays:  Diesel
         Sundays:    Steam  

Sept.: Saturdays:  Diesel 
         Sundays:    Diesel

Oct.:  Saturdays:  Steam
         Sundays:    Steam 

Nov:  1st:             Steam
        7th & 8th:     Diesel
        14th & 15th:  Diesel

Dec:  5th & 6th:   Steam  (Santa Special)
         

TICKET PRICES: (Regular Trains; excludes  Easter Bunny Express, Murder Mystery train, Harvest Moon, Haunted train, Halloween, and Santa Claus Specials)

ADULTS       Ages 12 & over: $8.00
CHILDREN    Ages 3 to 11:    $4.00
INFANTS      Ages 2 & under: FREE

SPECIAL EVENTS:

June 20th: Wanamaker Equipment Show (Postponed due to rainy weather, possible date Sept. 26th, 2009.)
Join us on Saturday, June 20th for a train ride to Wanamaker. Weather permitting, there will be many pieces of pre-1950 power equipment to view. Rider's wishing to stay in Wanamaker for the hour may catch the next train back to Kempton. Displays will include farm tractors, highway vehicles, gas engines, and various antique equipment, all restored and made operational by local residents. This is truly a unique collection of authentic tools used in the Berks and Lehigh county farm country.Other attractions in Wanamaker include the restored railroad depot, the Wanamaker general store, and the historic buildings of the village. Passengers may also request to be dropped off at the town of Trexler to visit the Albany Township Historical Society, and again catch a return train to Kempton in one hour. Patrons are advised to ride the train to Wanamaker as there is no public parking available in Wanamaker.Regular Fare, Regular Schedule.  (Transportation will be provided if guests detrain at Wanamaker on the 4:00 PM train.)

Aug. 1st & 29th, Sept. 26th:Murder Mystery Train
Join us for an evening of mystery during the Murder Mystery train ride. You will travel back in time to 1928 as Lucky Malone and Moonface Martin ride the rails with the wackiest group of gangsters you will ever meet.  but all is not well when some unfortunate sap meets their untimely demise in thie comedy murder myster "who-dun-it!" Train departs at 6:30PM on approximate two-hour event. Limited food items available at the snack bar 5:30-6:30PM at your own cost, but only bottled beverages are allowed on train.  Tickets: $15 Each, reservations are required. E-mail us for reservations or call 610-756-6469 for additional details.
 
July 25th & 26th: Kids Fun Weekend
Once each year, the WK&S hosts its' "Kids Fun Weekend" with some "extras" besides the normal train excursions. We offer FREE motorcar rides, FREE ice cream for all train riders, a "Recycled Railroad" display, and pony rides (available at an extra fee). The Schuylkill & Lehigh  Model Railroad club will be open in the former Atlantic City Railway coach located behind the station.  (Train rides are at the regular fares & schedule; 1,2,3,& 4 PM each day, using the steam locomotive.) 

October 2nd & 3rd: Harvest Moon Special

Enjoy an autumn moonlight train ride with musical entertainment and light refreshments.The steam locomotive pulls the train on this 45-minute ride, which includes a stop to gaze at the full moon. After returning to the station, please stay and enjoy the musical entertainment of the "Dixieland Five" while enjoying cider, coffee, and cookies. Adult Fares: $9, Children's Fare ( Ages 3-11): $5. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.  Order forms will be mailed out approximately 6 weeks prior to the trip to our mailing list customers, or you may print one from a link to be provided at that time. One trip each night, departs promptly at 7:30 PM.