Riding the Rails

Every little kid falls in love with trains at some point...some of us never grow out of our love of trains. What better time to enjoy a train ride than in the fall? The weather and the leaves are starting to turn but it's still so wonderful to be enjoying the beautiful vistas of Schuylkill county from the window of a train. This year's Fall Foliage Train Excursions will be on October 6, 13, 20 and 27.

You can hop the train at three stations:

• Pottsville (boarding at 8 am/departure at 8:30 am)
• Schuylkill Haven (boarding at 8:45 am/departure at 8:50 am)
• Port Clinton(boarding at 9:15 am/departure at 9:20 am)

Final destination is Jim Thorpe at 11:30 for a three hour visit. Return times will be Port Clinton at 5:15 pm, Schuylkill Haven at 5:45 pm and Pottsville at 6 pm. What a fun way to spend a day?

Order your ticket NOW because there are a limited number of seats. Also, NO TICKETS will be sold the day of the rides. Tickets are $39 per seat by check or credit card. Call 610-562-2102, contact at www.readingnorthern.com or stop by the Passenger Department Office at the Schuylkill Haven Train Station

---If you're enjoying the craft brewing mania sweeping throughout the country stop by the St. Ambrose Wine & Beer Fall Festival this Saturday, September 22. Formerly a wine festival they've expanded to include craft brews also. To keep your designated driver happy, there will be food trucks! Designated driver tickets are $5 while samplers tickets are $20. The event will be held at 302 Randel Street, Schuylkill Haven from 5 pm to 10 pm and includes live music by Another Side and Sapphire.---

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