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UPVCC Autumn Train Excursions - Frequently Asked Questions

 

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Departure Location

220 Pottstown Avenue in Pennsburg


Dates & Times

Saturday, October 10
7:30am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm


Sunday, October 11
7:30am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm


7:30am Excursions

  • CR Dampman’s at Route 663 & Railroad St. (MP 23) to Emmaus (MP 37) -- 28 miles
  • Round trip from Pennsburg through the Dillinger Tunnel to Emmaus -- approximately 2½ hours

11am, 1pm & 3pm Excursions

  • CR Dampman’s at Route 663 & Railroad St. (MP 23) to Vera Cruz (MP 34) -- 22 miles
  • Round trip from Pennsburg through the Dillinger Tunnel to Vera Cruz -- approximately 1-1/2 hours

Equipment

2 FP7 locomotives
Morristown & Erie passenger cars
Birken Private Car

Tickets

General seating (Food and beverages, other than water, are not permitted.)

  • $19.75 for adults, $9.75 for children 3-12
  • Children under 3 are free when sharing a seat with a paying adult.

Birken Private Car (seats 40)

  • $40 per ticket (food & beverages are permitted).
  • Individual parlor car tickets available for 7:30am and 11am excursions, only
  • $1600 Parlor Car Sponsorship available for 1pm and 3pm excursions, only

Terms & Conditions

  • Tickets are available online only and can be printed out at home upon receipt of payment.
  • Seating is not reserved and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event. Plan to arrive at least thirty minutes before your scheduled departure time.
  • Tickets will be available at the boarding site on days with scheduled rides.
  • Smoking is prohibited.
  • No refunds.
  • Train rides depart promptly as scheduled.

Please note

  • Trains are not handicapped accessible. If you or your group has special needs, please contact us ahead of time, and we will try to accommodate you.
  • Public restrooms are not available on the train; however, restroom facilities are available at the boarding location.
  • Parking locations will be posted on www.upvchamber.org.
  • Railroad reserves the right to substitute locomotives.

UPV Chamber Autumn Train Excursion Gala
Friday, October 9, 5 - 10:30pm
Call the Chamber office for more information: 215.679.3336