The Boyertown Area Times

Holiday excursions return to Colebrookd­ale Railroad

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On the heels of a successful reopening this fall, Colebrookd­ale Railroad has announced its holiday excursions began Nov. 20 and running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 20.

Despite the pandemic challenges of 2020, the Colebrookd­ale Railroad’s trains were rated the No. 2 Best Scenic Railroad in North America by USA Today and rated in the top 10 percent of attraction­s worldwide by TripAdviso­r in 2020.

“While virus restrictio­ns require the experience to be slightly different this year, passengers will still be able to enjoy one of the most magical experience­s in our region,” said Nathaniel Guest, executive director of the railroad. “Our al a carte selection of local fare including holiday specialtie­s and seasonal beverages will highlight each train.”

“The Secret Valley is second-to-none in Pennsylvan­ia and the railroad is the coolest way to see it,” said Guest, referring to the rail excursion from Boyertown to Pottstown.

The Railroad’s awardwinni­ng Santa’s Polar Bear Express Trains and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Trains are being reworked this year to be both virus-conscious and kidapprove­d. Santa will be stationed on our open car where children can visit with him as well as give him their “wish list.”

Compliment­ary hot cocoa and a cookie will be given to all passengers and all children will be gifted a small keepsake item.

Colebrookd­ale Railroad will also be offering a farewell to the year with Snowflake Specials available everyday from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31.

For more informatio­n, visit https://www.colebrookd­alerailroa­d.com

 ?? LAUREN A. LITTLE — MEDIANEWS GROUP ?? Santa gets a hug from Arabella Schipper, 5, after a ride on the Colebrookd­ale Railroad’s Santa’s Polar Bear Express.
LAUREN A. LITTLE — MEDIANEWS GROUP Santa gets a hug from Arabella Schipper, 5, after a ride on the Colebrookd­ale Railroad’s Santa’s Polar Bear Express.
 ?? LAUREN A. LITTLE — MEDIANEWS GROUP ?? Santa (aka Steven Dapcevich) and his helper Natalie Bonacci wave to children after a ride on the Colebrookd­ale Railroad’s Santa’s Polar Bear Express.
LAUREN A. LITTLE — MEDIANEWS GROUP Santa (aka Steven Dapcevich) and his helper Natalie Bonacci wave to children after a ride on the Colebrookd­ale Railroad’s Santa’s Polar Bear Express.

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