Welcome to Downtown Honesdale!
Honesdale Pennsylvania has a lot to explore and if you love history, you'll love Honesdale! As the birthplace of the American Railroad, it boasts a rich history and is home to the Stourbridge Lion Locomotive. There is a strong arts community and great schools. Looking for more information? Check out and We look forward to seeing you in Honesdale! Produced by the Greater Honesdale Partnership.
Birthplace of the American Railroad - Honesdale, PA
It is AWESOME to hear the ROOOOOOAR!!!
Of the Stourbridge Lion passing my office.
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Pocono Mountains Towns and Villages - Honesdale
Honesdale has a rich industrial history and is the Birthplace of the American Railroad. In addition to historical treasures, the community has great events like Roots & Rhythm, Steampunk Honesdale, the Wayne County Canoe Classic, Halloween Parade, Harvest & Heritage Days and much more. And there is always something happening at The Cooperage Project, which offers events, music, and programming typically found in larger communities.
For information on events throughout the year, stop by one of the Pocono Mountains Visitor Bureau's Visitor Centers in Honesdale, Milford, Hawley, Jim Thorpe, or Stroudsburg or go to VisitHonesdalePA.com or PoconoMountains.com for more event information.
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1899 HONESDALE, PA. RAIL & CANAL
HONESDALE, PA., SEPTEMBER 1899 D&H CANAL, GRAVITY, & STEAM N-SCALE LAYOUT
E2 | Pocono Mountains Magazine | Trains and Anthracite
In Episode 2 of the Pocono Mountains Magazine, Chris and Ashley take viewers around to three historic locations that tell the story of trains and anthracite in the Pocono Mountains: The Stourbridge Line, Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway and No. 9 Mine and Museum!
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BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE TRAIN EXCURSION, POCONO MOUNTAINS!! A MUST SEE!!
BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE TRAIN EXCURSION, POCONO MOUNTAINS!! A MUST SEE!!
Steampunk Honesdale 2017 - Pocono Mountains (Poconos)
The first annual Steampunk Honesdale Downtown Festival was a huge success and plans for next year are already underway! The steam powered locomotive was impressive and it is the first time a steam locomotive has operated on the tracks since 1979. Thank you to all of the Vendors who traveled hours to participate in the event. For all of the great events that Honesdale offers, go to VisitHonesdalePA.com. Explore the Northern Pocono Mountains! Thank you for watching and please subscribe to our channel.
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Steam Into History Pennsylvania Cowboy Weekend
Pennsylvania Cowboy Weekend
This celebration of cowboy life promises to immerse visitors in this unique movement which began in the late 1800s just after the Civil War. The Wild West movies and TV shows popular in the 1950s and 1960s romanticized the life of the cowboy (and cowgirl). The effective and efficient movement of cattle gave rise to the growth of the cowboy occupation. Rodeos were a popular pastime which allowed the cowboys to demonstrate their prowess with horses and cattle. Our locomotive, the No.17, is a replica of those which frequently ran at the time and creates a unique stage for cowboy robberies and learning about the cowboy lifestyles. Today, cowboys and cowgirls are often seen in western garb at horse shows competing in barrel racing, as well as western pleasure and reining classes. At their peak, cowboys were referred to as “the most reckless class of outlaws in the wild country”. They definitely made an impact on the culture and lifestyles of the time and beyond!
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Steam Into History will enhance the economic engine of York County by delivering historical, educational and entertaining experiences on an excursion railroad.
Vision:
Steam Into History will be the most unique railroad experience in the Eastern United States.
A Visit To The Great Shohola Train Wreck Site~July 15, 2012
On July 15, 1864 a locomotive pulling 17 passenger and freight cars moved along the Erie Railroad in Southern New York State. Aboard were 833 Confederate prisoners of war and 128 Union guards. The guards were members of the 11th and 20th Regiments of the United States Veteran Reserve Corps under the command of Capt. Morris L. Church. Most of the guards rode in the last three cars, others stood atop and inside boxcars. The Confederates were the fourth group of prisoners to be sent from Point Lookout, Maryland to Elmira, New York.
Locomotive engine 171 moved along the tracks averaging 20 miles per hour. Engine 171 was classified as an extra, indicating it ran behind a scheduled train. The scheduled train, West 23, displayed warning flags giving the right-of-way to Engine 171. However, Engine 171 was delayed leaving Jersey City to Elmira while the guards located several missing prisoners and waiting for a drawbridge. Engine 171 arrived at Port Jervis four hours behind schedule.
The next leg of the trip ran along a single track. This run of the track contained sharp curves and ran along the Delaware River dividing New York and Pennsylvania. Ahead at Lackawaxen was a junction with the Hawley Branch, a rail spur connection to Honesdale Pennsylvania. At the junction station a telegraph operator, Douglas Duff Kent was on duty. Kent saw the West 23 pass by during the morning with flags warning of a special extra following. Kent was responsible for holding all eastbound traffic at Lackawaxen until the extra had gone through. At around 2:30 PM a coal train , Engine 237 with 50 cars stopped at Lackawaxen Junction. At the junction John Martin descended from his post and entered Lackawaxen Station and asked if the track was clear to Shohola. Kent answered that the track was indeed clear. With that mistake the fates of the two trains was sealed. Erie Engine 237 moved onto the mainline and headed east. At 2:45 PM Engine 171 passed Shohola heading west, only four miles of track remained between the two trains.
Both trains met at King and Fullers Cut. This section of track followed a blind curve where only 50 feet of forward visibility was possible. When the two trains met only Engineer Hoit had time to jump clear. When the two trains hit the troop trains wood tender jolted forward and buckled upright, throwing its load of firewood into the engine cab killing Tuttle instantly. Ingram was pinned against the split boiler plate where he was scalded to death in the sight of all present. It was said that With his last breath he warned away all who went near to try and aid him, declaring that there was danger of the boiler exploding and killing them.
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Standing on a mountain looking down at the city.
Reading & Northern: RDCs to North Reading
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It's been almost 25 years since passenger trains served the beautiful town of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in scenic Schuylkill County. Once upon a time, one could walk down to the train station early in the morning and climb aboard a Reading Company or SEPTA operated train and be in Center City Philadelphia within several hours. While this type of service is still a thing of the past, a different type of passenger train has returned to Pottsville: tourist excursions. Recently, Pottsville opened Union Station, a new retail center and bus terminal that is located on the site of the former Reading Railroad train station. Included in the complex are tracks and a boarding platform that have been utilized by the Reading, blue Mountain & Northern Railroad for passenger excursions originating from the city of Pottsville. On July 30th, 2016, the Reading & Northern operated an excursion to North Reading and return using a pair of Budd Rail Diesel Cars the railroad acquired back in its early days of operation. We'll watch the train speed down the former Reading Company main line, retracing a route it had once operated on nearly a quarter century ago. Enjoy!
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Steampunk Honesdale 2018 - Pocono Mountains (Poconos)
This year's Steampunk Honesdale was a great success with the 1st Annual Steampunk Ball, a Steam Powered Locomotive on the Stourbridge Line, tons of people in costume, Street performers everywhere, and lots of vendor's offering locally produced goods and Steampunk Fashion! Interested in learning more or joining the Steampunk Community? Check out the Pennsylvania Steampunk Group on FaceBook.com. Explore the Northern Pocono Mountains! Thank you for watching and please subscribe to our channel.
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845 Life: Remembering the once-famous D&H Canal
845 Life: In the 1820s, a major feat of engineering changed many communities in the Neversink Valley and led to the rapid growth of New York City. We’re talking about the Delaware and Hudson Canal, of course.
Seagulls in Honesdale Pa
I was in Honesdale today to visit a friend at Ellen Memorial Nursing Home. While I was waiting to find out where she was, I paid attention to the sealgulls in Honesdale, Pa. I fed them and in return they flew for me. lol I know the video is long but I thought you guys would like to experience what I did.