Everett Railroad Company

09/05/2026

The Santa Express is coming to Hollidaysburg, PA! 🚂🎅🏻

Our favorite holiday tradition is back, and tickets are selling quickly! Gather your family, climb aboard the Everett Railroad, and get ready for a magical Christmas adventure.

Choose the experience that fits your family best:

🚂 COACH SEATING
Enjoy the classic Santa Express experience with comfortable bench seating. Groups of 16 or more will be reserved together. Tickets include hot cocoa, cookies, and a small gift for each child.

✨ FIRST CLASS SEATING
Take your Santa Express experience to the next level with several reserved seating options. Every First Class ticket includes hot cocoa, cookies, a small gift for each child, extended Santa time, and a special souvenir gift for each passenger.

Whether you’re starting a new family tradition or returning for another year of Christmas magic, there’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season!

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09/03/2026

NEW THIS YEAR — AUTUMN ADVENTURE AT SUNSET!

Watch the countryside glow in the warm light of the setting sun as the colors of fall surround you. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a beautiful evening aboard the Everett Railroad as we take in the sights and spirit of autumn.

This year, we’re adding something extra special: a sunset departure!

Join us October 24 at 5 PM for a beautiful Autumn Adventure to Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, during sunset.

Can’t make the sunset trip? No worries! We’ll have multiple other Autumn Adventure departures throughout October during daylight hours, giving you plenty of opportunities to experience the beautiful fall foliage by train.

October 24 | 5 PM | Sunset Departure
Hollidaysburg, PA
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📸 Max Harris

09/01/2026

September has arrived and there are still two great summer adventures waiting for you here in Hollidaysburg, PA!

September 19 | Ice Cream Special | 1 PM
Join us for our LAST Ice Cream Special of the season! Enjoy a relaxing train ride. Savor tasty ice cream during your layover at the historic Roaring Spring Station. It’s the perfect way to enjoy one last taste of summer before the season comes to a close.

September 20 | Steam into the Cove | 12 PM
Our 2.5-hour round-trip journey to beautiful Martinsburg is the perfect way to welcome the changing season. Sit back. Relax. Take in the scenery as we travel through the countryside. First Class passengers will enjoy a delicious boxed lunch during the journey. General Admission passengers have the option to add one to their ticket.

Make your September plans with us! We would love to have you aboard.

Tickets are available now at everettrailroad.com

📸 Richard Parks

08/30/2026

🎃🍂 ALL ABOARD THE PUMPKIN PATCH TRAIN! 🚂🎃

Looking for the perfect fall adventure? Join us in Hollidaysburg, PA, for a family tradition filled with pumpkins, fall treats, and plenty of seasonal fun! 🍁✨

Climb aboard the Everett Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch Train and enjoy a fun-filled ride through the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside. Then, hop off at the pumpkin patch to pick out your very own pumpkin, enjoy delicious apple c***r and cookies, and make memories you’ll be talking about all season long!

🍁 Make the Pumpkin Patch Train part of your fall plans! Book your adventure at everettrailroad.com 🚂🎃

📸 Photo Credit: Ashley Getz

08/29/2026

☀️ ONE LAST SUMMER HOORAH! 🍦🚂
HOLLIDAYSBURG | PA

Make the most of the final days of summer with TWO special excursions aboard the Everett Railroad!

🍦 LAST ICE CREAM SPECIAL OF THE SEASON
📅 September 19 | 🕛 1:00 PM

Don’t miss your final chance to enjoy our Ice Cream Special! Climb aboard for a relaxing 2-hour round-trip excursion, including a layover at the Historic Roaring Spring Station where ice cream is included with your ticket. It’s the perfect way to savor one last sweet taste of summer!

🚂 STEAM INTO THE COVE — MARTINSBURG
📅 September 20 | 🕛 12:00 PM

Then, the very next day, join us for our signature Steam into the Cove excursion! Enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour round-trip journey to Martinsburg, traveling through beautiful countryside and small-town Pennsylvania views. Sit back, relax, and experience the area from a whole new perspective as our train makes its way through the Cove.

Two days. Two unforgettable rides. One last summer weekend on the rails! ❤️🚂

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08/28/2026

We are proud to partner with The Altoona Association of Model Railroaders for the upcoming N-Scale Weekend! Click the attached post for your chance to win an Everett Railroad gift card AND weekend passes to N-Scale weekend!

‼️PLEASE NOTE: only comments on the original post will be considered ‼️

FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY #1! 🎟️ Steam into N-Scale Weekend with free passes and extra spending money! Winner: Robbie J.

Thanks to one of our trackside sponsors, Everett Railroad Company, we’re kicking off our giveaway series with a special prize package of ONE (1) $25 Everett Railroad Gift Voucher, valid for purchasing tickets, and TWO (2) Weekend Passes to N-Scale Weekend!

How to Enter:
1. Like this post.
2. Comment below and tag the friend you’d bring along to the show!

Bonus Entry:
👉 Share this post with your friends for an extra entry!

One winner will be drawn at random and announced tomorrow at 5:00 PM EST! Only comments on the original post will be eligible. Good luck, and we'll see you in Altoona!

Note: All prizes can only be claimed in person at the show. Doors open at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

08/27/2026

This October, step aboard for a relaxing 2.5-hour round-trip journey through the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside, where vibrant fall foliage and crisp autumn scenery provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable day aboard the Everett Railroad. 🍁🚂

The Autumn Adventure is one of our most popular excursions of the season! Choose your seat in coach (General Admission) or elevate your experience in First Class with a boxed meal to enjoy during your journey.

✨ Reserve your seats TODAY and experience the beauty of the season from the rails - www.everettrailroad.com

Historic steam and diesel train rides aboard our 1920's passenger cars in Hollidaysburg, PA, and only 8 miles from the World Famous Horseshoe Curve!

08/25/2026

📸 Your Photo Could Be Featured in Our 2027 Everett Railroad Calendar!

We are creating our 2027 Everett Railroad Calendar featuring guest photos from throughout the seasons- and your image could be selected!

We're looking for photos of:
🚂 Everett Railroad engines
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family memories aboard the train
📍 Station scenes and special moments
🍃 Scenic countryside views
🎄 Santa Express
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Train & Autumn Adventure
🌸 Spring excursions
🍦 Summer adventures

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS:
Email your high-resolution photo to [email protected]
Please include your name and, if known, the event or approximate date the photo was taken.

📅 Submission Deadline: September 4, 2026
By submitting your photo, you grant Everett Railroad permission to use it in the 2027 calendar and related promotional materials.

Photographers whose images are selected will receive photo credit and their own copy of the calendar.

08/23/2026

A Journey Through Martinsburg

Nestled among the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania, Martinsburg is a charming community rich with history, beautiful countryside, and small-town character. Once an important stop along the railroad, the town remains a wonderful place to slow down and enjoy the scenery.

On September 20th, our train makes its way through Martinsburg for our LAST Steam into the Cove of the season!

Step aboard and leave the busy day behind as you settle in for a relaxing 2.5-hour round-trip journey through the countryside. Watch the landscape unfold outside your window, from historic homes and farms to rolling hills and peaceful country views-all from a whole new perspective.

September 20 | Steam into the Cove

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Photo by Sawyer Pederson