Taking a ride on the Colebrookdale Railroad was a fill-in activity, but it turned out to be, probably, the most unexpected pleasure of our trip to Pennsylvania. The short line out of Boyertown has been around for a while, but only in the tourist passenger business for less than ten years. I’d seen pictures and thought it was a bit “Barbie princess, fairytale-like.” Boy, was I mistaken! The railroad is privately owned by a meticulous person with an eye for accuracy and authentic detail. The grounds were immaculate and pristinely kept. The railroad cars are 1920s-era steel, but back-dated to 1890s Victorian splendor – fine-comb researched and executed. Incredible! This fella has spent a LOT of money; I have shopped for historic light fixtures before, and know those pendants in our lounge car must cost!. The gilded mahogany was breathtaking. THIS is what a dinner train ought to be. No box lunch here. Baked ziti with meatballs, chicken parmesan, salad w/ vinaigrette, garlic rolls, coffee, tea, and cheesecake, all expertly done and delicious. The serviceware was gold-rimmed china; the staff even greeted us with a receiving line at the door, decked out complete with braided shoulder boards. The train was incredible. The parlor car was dark, but had a baby grand piano inside. We sat in one of two lounge cars. There was a sleeper and coach and diner behind us. The Colebrookdale has two steam locomotives awaiting restoration, and they also have the ex-BRW motorcar, now beautifully painted in blue, navy, black, and cream. Keep watching this little railroad for amazing things. Many tourist railroads offer highly-decorated first-class car rides, but I don’t know of another that does things like this. I felt like a guest of the Carnegies or Vanderbilts. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

- Rob Seel Verified

Response from Colebrookdale Railroad Thank you so much for your very kind words and recognition of the dedication of our staff. We do hope you are able to come back again!