The Stourbridge Line

The Stourbridge Line in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, operates scenic excursion trains through the upper Delaware River valley and the forests of Wayne County, following trackage with deep historical significance — it was at Honesdale in 1829 that the locomotive Stourbridge Lion made the first steam-powered run of a railroad locomotive in the Americas. Today the Wayne County Historical Society operates diesel-powered passenger excursions over the former Erie Railroad’s Delaware & Hudson Canal Company corridor, offering riders beautiful views of river valleys, dense woodlands, and small Pennsylvania towns. The railroad hosts a variety of seasonal events throughout the year, celebrating both the dramatic natural scenery of the Pocono foothills and the milestone role Honesdale played in the birth of American railroading.