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Makai Chris
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For my husband’s birthday I wanted to gift him an “experience” so I booked us on the Secret Valley Expedition Irish lunch.
Was surprised it was only about an hour from us in Lower Bucks County and easy to find. When we arrived you could tell they are growing and expanding the Colebrookdale railroad to the benefit of both the cute little town and its patrons.
There was plenty of parking, and you can see how beautiful it’s going to be come late spring/summer when they fill the planters and the greenery is in full season.
Everyone there from the ladies in the ticket office to the train staff was very friendly and helpful. We had Renata to take care of us in the dining car and she was just lovely.
Entering the train car was really exciting, the care and attention that’s been given to these historic trains is clearly evident.
We absolutely loved the trip, even if we couldn’t hear all the audio for the history and key points on the excursion (over other’s conversations in the dining car) we picked up some tidbits that were very interesting. Early March is probably the least scenic time of year as all of the trees are bare and some of the homes passed need upkeep but most of the ride was still pretty with streams and mini waterfalls, amazing old homes, farms and very tight rock walls just wide enough for the train to pass through. I imagine it’s gorgeous during other months.
It was great we were able to get up after our very delicious meal and go to the open train car to feel the great weather and see more.
Btw there’s an onboard toilet as well as a nicer version of port o potties at the station. For those who hadn’t paid for the meal in the dining car (in the first class cabins) there’s also drinks and light menu fare for sale.
Was surprised it was only about an hour from us in Lower Bucks County and easy to find. When we arrived you could tell they are growing and expanding the Colebrookdale railroad to the benefit of both the cute little town and its patrons.
There was plenty of parking, and you can see how beautiful it’s going to be come late spring/summer when they fill the planters and the greenery is in full season.
Everyone there from the ladies in the ticket office to the train staff was very friendly and helpful. We had Renata to take care of us in the dining car and she was just lovely.
Entering the train car was really exciting, the care and attention that’s been given to these historic trains is clearly evident.
We absolutely loved the trip, even if we couldn’t hear all the audio for the history and key points on the excursion (over other’s conversations in the dining car) we picked up some tidbits that were very interesting. Early March is probably the least scenic time of year as all of the trees are bare and some of the homes passed need upkeep but most of the ride was still pretty with streams and mini waterfalls, amazing old homes, farms and very tight rock walls just wide enough for the train to pass through. I imagine it’s gorgeous during other months.
It was great we were able to get up after our very delicious meal and go to the open train car to feel the great weather and see more.
Btw there’s an onboard toilet as well as a nicer version of port o potties at the station. For those who hadn’t paid for the meal in the dining car (in the first class cabins) there’s also drinks and light menu fare for sale.