10/26/2024 Gouldsboro - Ghoulsboro Halloween
Steamtown National Historic Site Tickets
2024 Excursions to Gouldsboro: October 26th 11:00am to 3:00pm
Station Description and Details
Join us for our train ride through the woods to the Ghoulsboro Station! We join our friends from the Gouldsboro Area Foundation as we celebrate this ghostly season. This Halloween celebration will feature great food, fun and activities for the kids, Check out the Ring of Fire! Costumes are encouraged!
History: The station was built in 1905 when Gouldsboro was originally called Sand Cut, named by the railroad workers for the abundance of sand that was found while constructing the railroad tracks. Later, our town was renamed to Gouldsboro after Jay Gould, an infamous robber baron who built a tannery in this area in 1856, later closing it in 1861 and moving into the business of monopolizing railroads of the west.
Amenities: The station houses a museum, gift shop, covered pavilion, and restrooms; all handicap accessible. Gouldsboro is a CASH-ONLY station and venue with no ATM available, please plan accordingly.
The museum is filled with historical items regarding the railroad and the ice harvesting industry; visitors can stop by the gift shop to purchase gifts, photos, and other items; food will be available to purchase.
Select a date to see a list of times
Need to Know
- Tour Safety
Train riders are reminded to remain seated, keep heads, hands, and arms inside the windows, and to use care when stepping up or down boarding and disembarking from the passenger coach.
- Handicap Accessible
Not wheelchair accessible.
- Check In
Check in at the ticket and information booth before proceeding to the boarding platform.
- Duration of Stop
Be sure to return to the train at least fifteen minutes earlier than the scheduled departure time.
- Food and Refreshments
A variety of food and refreshments are available for purchase (cash-only) at the Gouldsboro train station.
- Restrooms
There is one restroom in each passenger coach. Restrooms are also available inside the train station.
- Weather
The train operates rain or shine, but may occasionally be cancelled because of severe weather events.
