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Special Event
Event
Moscow Excursion: Ice Cream Express presented by the Iron Horse Society
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Fee:
TBALocation:
While this event is being held at Steamtown National Historic Site, it is organized and run by the Iron Horse Society, Steamtown's official philanthropic partner.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Time:
11:00 AM, 2:30 PM
Duration:
2 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Partner Program
Train ride will last approximately 45 minutes. Departure times are 11:30am, and 2:30pm. Arrival at Moscow around 11:45am, and 3:15pm with a 1 hour layover for the event. Departure from Moscow at 12:45pm and 4:15pm with arrival at Steamtown around 1:30pm and 5:00pm.
Description
Join the Iron Horse Society, Steamtown’s official Philanthropic Partner, for a delightful round-trip train ride to Moscow, PA, combining the joy of rail travel with the sweet treat of ice cream, included in the ticket price & provided by a local ice creamery. This family-friendly journey not only promises a memorable experience for participants of all ages!
All proceeds from ticket sales will support The Iron Horse Society, a 501c3 non-profit in its mission to promote the knowledge, education, and preservation of railroad heritage at Steamtown National Historic Site for generations to come. The Iron Horse Society is the official philanthropic partner of Steamtown National Historic Site.
Station Description and Details
History: The original name for Moscow was Drinker’s Beech, for the abundance of beech trees in an area owned by Henry W. Drinker. The town of Moscow grew from a small tavern and settlement as an expansion of the Philadelphia & Great Bend Turnpike, nicknamed Drinker’s Turnpike. Eventually, Moscow would be cemented as a community when the new Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad built through the town with a station in 1856. With the rail connection, Moscow would continue to grow with various mills, one such mill owned by the Van Brunt family would supply milled lumber to the Steinway Piano Company. In the twentieth century, Moscow would supply workers to the mines in and around Scranton, for which the Lackawanna Railroad would provide a special train nicknamed “the accommodation train” to help miners and railroaders alike commute back and forth. The Victorian style freight and passenger stations were designed by Frank J. Nies and built in 1904.
Today, the station is currently maintained by the Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railroad Historical Society . It serves as a destination for the Steamtown National Historic Site Excursions.
Amenities: Visitors to the historic station will find a variety of train memorabilia such as historic photos, book/magazines and souvenirs for sale, along with light snacks & beverages and hot dogs.
More information
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Tickets must be purchased through the Iron Horse Society's website
Image Gallery
NPS Photo