Although the last of the Pennsy steamers only operates on a mile or so of track, she's a great take for photographers because she makes much more frequent runs than a typical tourist line....often, 3-4 per hour. Photo by Kevin Madore
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to operate a steam locomotive and be the engineer on a century old vintage steam engine? Now you can experience the excitement of being able to feel the power of the mighty Iron Horse at your fingertips as you blow the whistle, ring the bell and wave to the passing crowds. Experience this for yourself by signing up for the Locomotive Engineer Experience at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association. This unique program has been offered for many years with the 1901 Steam Locomotive #643.
New for 2012 will be the opportunity to run a 1953 Vulcan 65-ton Diesel Electric Locomotive. In addition to running #52 by itself this year will be the chance to run #52 with a short freight consist! This is the first time the Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association has ever offered the chance to run a locomotive with a train attached!
Reservations are VERY STRONGLY recommended as most days do sell out well in advance.
Dates for 2012:
Steam ($125 Per 30 Minute Slot, Multiple Slots may be Purchased if Desired)(Locomotive #643 Only, No Train will be attached)
Saturday, May 19th 2012 12pm-5pm
Saturday, June 16th, 2012 12pm-5pm
Saturday, July 7th 2012 1pm-5pm
Saturday, July 28th, 2012 12pm-5pm
Saturday, August 11th 2012 1pm-5PM
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 SOLD OUT
Thursday, August 30th, 2012 12pm-2:30pm
Friday, August 31th, 2012 12pm-2pm
Saturday, September 29th 2012, 1pm-5pm
Diesel Electric Locomotive ($125 Per 30 Minute Slot, Multiple Slots may be Purchased if Desired): (Locomotive #52 Only, No Train will be attached)
Saturday, July 7th 2012 9am-12pm
Saturday, August 11th 2012 9AM-12PM
Saturday, September 29th 2012, 9am-12pm
Diesel Locomotive and Train ($250 Per 60 Minute Slot, Multiple Slots may be purchased if Desired): (Locomotive #52 and Short Freight Train Including PRR N5 Caboose)
Saturday, July 7th 2012 1pm-5pm
Saturday, August 11th 2012 1pm-5PM
Saturday, September 29th 2012, 1pm-5pm
Williams Grove Steam Locomotive Engineer Experience …
Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association has a number of dates this summer when you can experience being the engineer of a 1901 locomotive engine. At $100 it’s kind of pricey; but if my father were still with us I …
Publish Date: 05/14/2010 10:42
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For information and reservations for the Run a Locomotive Engine Experience, click here.
Friday, August 30th, 2012 12pm-2pm
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