Trains.com

Pioneer Coal Mine and Steam train ride - Ashland, PA

Posted by ROBERT M KRUG
on Monday, May 23, 2016
The Pioneer Coal mine and Steam train ride in Ashland, PA has a narrow gage (42" gage) saddle tank 0-4-0 steam engine - the "Henry Clay" that operates on about three quarters of a mile of track from the mine mouth out to a view of some strip mine tailings. This is one of the lesser-known Pennsylvania attractions for rail / steam fans. If you visit, be sure to get the combined ticket which includes a tour into the mine. A very interesting bit of history preserved here, and it's very family-friendly as well.
Comments
To leave a comment you must be a member of our community.
Login to your account now, or register for an account to start participating.
No one has commented yet.

Join our Community!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

Search the Community

Newsletter Sign-Up

By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy