Ex-Reading FP7's Nos. 902 & 903 to Run October, 2007 in Pennsburg, PA!
Sister #900 shown here in Phoenixville, circa 1975. (photo courtesy R. Louderback)
The Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to ride on the former Reading Railroad Perkiomen Branch with four days or excursions this October. You'll travel through the 3/4 mile Dillinger Tunnel and scenic countryside of Upper Montgomery and Eastern Lehigh County. Expected power to be ex-Reading FP7's Nos. 902 & 903 (the Reading's only pure passenger diesels). Coaches to be supplied by the Morristown & Erie Railroad. Cars will be staffed by RCT&HS hosts. Crews will be from the East Penn Railway.
| UPVCC 2007 October Pennsburg Excursions Schedule: | |
|---|---|
| October 6th (Saturday) | Train departs at 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. |
| October 7th (Sunday) | Train departs at 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. |
| October 13th (Saturday) | Train departs at 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. |
| October 14th (Sunday) | Train departs at 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. |
Additional Information
- Prices are $16 adult, $8 children 3–12
- This event is NOT sponsored by the RCT&HS, please contact the Upper Perkiomen Chamber of Commerce at (215) 679-3336 or online at www.upvchamber.org for tickets
- All trains depart from C.R. DAMPMANS on 220 Pottstown Avenue (Route 663)
- NO TRIPS ON THE TEMPLE-HAMBURG LINE ARE PLANNED FOR 2007