| 2008 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 Heist, the Harvest Moon 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 Murder Mystery Train, the Harvest Moon Special, and the Santa Claus Special. Steam and diesel locomotives are used on the 40-minute trips. The WK&S is open on these days:
March 15th and 16th (Weather Permitting): Diesel. (See Special Events)
May: Sundays: Diesel
June: Only One Saturday, June 14th : Diesel (Coincides with Kempton Fair weekend)
Sundays: Steam
July: Saturdays: Steam
Sundays: Steam
Aug.: Saturdays: Diesel
Sundays: Steam
Sept.: Saturdays: Diesel
Sundays : Diesel
Oct.: Saturdays: Steam
Sundays: Steam
Nov: 1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th: Diesel
Dec.: (6th & 7th only): Steam .
Note: This is the Santa Special weekend, see below for reservation information.
TICKET PRICES: (Regular Trains; excludes Easter Bunny Express, Murder Mystery train, Harvest Moon and Santa Claus Specials)
ADULTS Ages 12 & over: $8.00
CHILDREN Ages 3 to 11: $4.00
INFANTS Ages 2 & under: FREE
SPECIAL EVENTS:
March 15th & 16th: Easter Bunny Express
Ride our normal 40-minute ride with an Easter theme! Our friendly rabbit will be at the Kempton station to pass out treats to all children before and after each trip. Our diesel locomotive will be powering these trains. Reservations not required, normal departures at 1,2,3,& 4 PM each day. Tickets: Adults: $9.00, Children 3-11: $5.00
May 10th, June 7th, July 12th, Aug. 30th, Oct. 4th: Murder Mystery (Billy Bob Herkimers Family Reunion)
Join us for an evening of mystery during the Murder Mystery train ride. Billy Bob's relatives fight over the money from their bootleg still operations as the train travels through the woods. Passengers can help solve the crime or simply watch as the drama unfolds. This train has limited seating and is produced in association with the Pines Dinner Theatre. See more details at www.westernstarproductions.com/mystery/. Reservations are required; contact us by e-mail, phone, or in person promptly to avoid disappointment. You may also download the information and order form from this link: (Adobe document). Refreshment stand available before train time; food not included with your ticket purchase. Only bottled water is allowed on the train, so please allow time to eat before this trip. One Ticket Price for Mystery Train Only; $15.00 per person; no discounts or substitutions allowed. Play begins at the Kempton station with the train ride incorporated into the show. Please allow 2 hours for the program. Show begins at 6:00 PM, departs approximately 6:15 PM.
August 2nd & 3rd: 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, a petting zoo (with pony rides available at an extra fee to the animal's owners) and FREE ice cream for all train riders. 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.)
September 12th and 13th: 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 about 6 weeks before this trip, or you may print one from a link that will be provided shortly. One trip each night, departs promptly at 7:30 PM.
October 25th and 26th: Halloween Train
One child (ages 3-11) in full costume rides FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Seasonal decorations. (Regular fare, regular schedule, no reservations required.)
December 6th and 7th: Santa Claus Special
Join Frosty the Snowman, Santa & his Elves at the WK&S! Free gifts for the children as Santa walks through the train. Adults $10, Children (ages 3-11)$6, Children ages 2 and under: $1. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED There are 5 trips each day; departure times are:
Saturday, December 6th: 11 AM, 12 Noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, & 3 PM
Sunday, December 7th: 11 AM, 12 Noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, & 3 PM.
The Santa specials are run on this one weekend only. Order forms will be mailed in October to riders who are on our mailing list from previous years. If you used a printed order form, your tickets will be mailed to your house. On the day of your trip, you may board the train starting anytime up to 15 minutes before your departure. The train, gift shop, and rest rooms are all heated in the event of cold weather. Be sure to bring your camera for family photos! In addition, the model train display, run by the Schuylkill & Lehigh Model Railroad club, will be open in the yellow coach behind the Ticket Office. Please note that discount coupons, group rates, and car charters are not available during the Santa trips. If you have a large group (15 or more people), please order or call as early as possible to let us know what trip you intend to ride.
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