The Delaware River Railroad Excursions are back for the spring, summer, and fall seasons! You can ride along the beautiful Delaware River, pulled along by Engine #142, a steam engine carefully restored by a team of volunteers. There are many rides from which to choose, depending on the season.
- The River and Steam Train Ride - runs from mid-June to the end of October
- The Mine Train - Add on to the River and Steam Train Ride
- The Warren County Winery Train - Runs from end of May to end of October (Note: not for children)
- Day Out With Thomas the Train Ride - August 13, 14, & 15
- The Corn Maze Train - Add on to the River and Steam Train Ride from late August to end of October
- Dino Days Train Ride - September 18 & 19, 2021
- The Great Pumpkin Train Ride - Runs through October
- The Polar Express - Runs the end of November through December
Congratulations to our winner: Rebecca S. of Bayville!
The River and Steam Train Ride takes you on a one and a half hour scenic trip along the Delaware River to Riegelsville and returns to Maywood. There are many activities to enjoy along the line. The Gem Stone Mine is open May to October (The Mine Train). This is only a $5.00 add on to the River and Steam Train Ride ticket. In late August play the game where getting lost is half the fun, with a ride on the Corn Maze Train.
The Train
Enjoy a ride on the historic passenger coaches behind an antique locomotive. The train cars originally came from the Long Island Railroad dating from the 1950's and have been lovingly restored by volunteers.
The River
The Delaware River, which originates in New York State, runs along the Pennsylvania-New York, New Jersey-Pennsylvania, and New Jersey-Delaware borders on its way to the Atlantic Ocean. It's one of the major rivers in the eastern United States, and also one of the cleanest, environmentally. Beautiful little towns, scenic wild areas, and major cities like Philadelphia dot its banks. There are many ways to enjoy and explore the Delaware River, including many annual events that span the full calendar year and a range of interests and activities.
The Mine
Gemstone Panning is a great activity for all ages. Participants may find up to 11 ounces of gemstones in a single bag which may include amethyst, rubies, rose quartz, emeralds, crystals, and an arrowhead. All gems are of high quality and may be suitable for cutting, polishing, and mounting. With every mine train ticket, you will receive one bag of mining ore from the Ole' Susquehanna Mine.
Upon arriving at the mine site, your guide will tell the story of Sylas Smith, how he found the mine and about his tragic death which left the mine uncovered until this very year! Next you will walk over to the Ole' Susquehanna Mines operating sluice and learn how to pan for gem stones. Once you understand how to pan, give it a try and see if you can find some gems. The mine is available every weekend, May through October on the 11:00am, 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm trips. In October, the Mine is available on the 3:30 train as well.
The mine is a placer mine. Placer mining (/ˈplжsər/ or /ˈpleɪsər/) is the mining of a stream bed (alluvial) deposits for minerals. Learn the history of the mine in a fun and comical demonstration of early mining techniques and hear the tragic story of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith, the proprietors!
The Snyder Farm
The mine is located on the site of the historic Snyder Farm, dating back hundreds of years. The farm is currently the site of important archeological digs sponsored by Temple University.
The Picnic Grove
At the mine site, there is a beautiful picnic grove underneath the shade of sprawling pine trees. Feel free to bring a picnic and go back on any train you like!
Purchase tickets online by clicking here!
The Delaware River Railroad Excursions is operated by the New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society Incorporated a 501c(3) non-profit corporation. Find out more at the Delaware River Railroad Excursions website. Like them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information about the train rides, please read the FAQ page on their website. For information on the organization's COVID-19 policy, click here.
Macaroni Kid Southern Ocean County is proud to offer a family four-pack of tickets to the River Train Ride & Mine Experience for our subscribers!
This giveaway has ended, but you can still purchase tickets for the train ride throughout the summer and fall!
