NJ’s Scenic Railroads Offer Unique View Of Fall Foliage

Fall is coming! The weather is turning cooler and soon the fall foliage will be putting on its glorious show of color! One unique way to enjoy Mother Nature’s annual spectacle is to take a scenic train ride in the beautiful New Jersey countryside. There are several New Jersey railroads that operate special fall train rides. Some are simply a nice ride in the country, others will take you to another beautiful New Jersey destination such as a winery or pumpkin patch. Read on to learn more about scenic train rides in New Jersey to enjoy this fall…

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4 Scenic Train Rides in NJ To Enjoy This Fall

1. Black River & Western Railroad

The Black River & Western Railroad has been preserving railroad history and educating the public about railroading in New Jersey since the early 1960’s. It is home to the oldest operating steam locomotive in New Jersey. Located in beautiful Hunterdon County NJ, the railroad operates scenic train rides between Flemington and Ringoes. This fall, Black River & Western Railroad railroad guests can enjoy round trip rides to Pumpkin Junction at Everitt Farms in Ringoes on the railroad’s Pumpkin Trains. Enjoy a scenic train ride AND pumpkin picking on the farm!
www.blackriverrailroad.com

2. Delaware River Railroad Excursions

Delaware River Railroad Excursions operates weekend scenic train rides along the beautiful Delaware River. This fall, guests can enjoy train rides such as The Great Pumpkin Train and The Warren County Winery Train while stepping back to a time gone by on the beautifully restored historic railroad equipment maintained by the New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society.  Additional add-on options include stops at a local corn maze and the Ol’ Susquehanna Mine for gemstone mining.
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3. Pine Creek Railroad

Pine Creek Railroad is operated by the New Jersey Museum of Transportation and is located within Allaire State Park. This Central New Jersey scenic railroad is one of the oldest operating narrow gauge railway exhibits in the country and offers scenic train rides on weekends. This fall, visitors can enjoy special Haunted Express night time train rides on weekends in October. www.njmt.org

4. Whippany Railway Museum

The Whippany Railway Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of New Jersey’s railroading history. Originally the home of the Morris County Central Railroad, the museum operates scenic train rides on select weekends throughout the year. This fall, visitors can enjoy two fun railroad experiences at the Whippany Railway Museum. The Pumpkin Festival features a round-trip excursion on the “Pumpkinliner” as well as a Halloween craft and vendor fair.  and family-friendly activities and entertainment. On the Halloween Express, children of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes, helping to make the train a kid-friendly spooky sight. Tricks or Treats will be given out to passengers on the trains!
www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net

Whether you’re just looking to sit back, relax, and enjoy the fall leaves or you’re looking for a unique way to enjoy a fall day in New Jersey or fun Halloween event for the kids, one of these scenic train rides in New Jersey are sure to please! Which one will you choose???

Looking for more fun things to do in New Jersey this fall?
Be sure to check out the Things To Do In New Jersey Calendar of Events!

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