I have waited at a few train stations over the years. This one has history and a charm waiting to…read morebe restored. I do hope the restoration community is able to raise enough money to restore this old beauty!! The waiting area inside the station itself is large enough but they do need some inside and outside near the tracks itself. The view of the train coming around the bend is welcoming. The staff at the station was helpful to the customers waiting to board and those needing assistance. Johnstown is only a few stops from the last stop in Pittsburgh. Highly recommend the ride well with the small very reasonable ticket price.

the staffs nice but the bot system has to go n it was n will be cheaper to fly there there over all…read moreperformance suxs the hold musics great but that stupid bot keeps stopping it

So here's the deal: I rode the Pumpkin Patch Express at East Broad Top Railroad, and while it was…read moreabsolutely adorable, festive, and full of fall charm... I'm docking a star for one very specific reason -- they advertised a Halloween costume contest with every train departure and then... just didn't do it. Like, poof. Gone. No announcement, no explanation, no spooky spirit. Just me in a full Halloween costume wondering what in the Great Pumpkin was going on. Let me back up. I had to cancel my original trip a few weeks before because of a family emergency. Their staff was super helpful, issued me a gift card, and made rebooking easy. Total gold stars for that. I ended up rebooking on the last day of the Pumpkin Patch Express, and even splurged for seats in the caboose (because who doesn't want to pretend they're in a vintage movie for a day?). It was $65.32 for two adults, and honestly worth it for the unique view alone. The Orbisonia Station was clean, festive, and well-run. Fall décor everywhere, the kind of stuff Pinterest dreams are made of. The train ride? Perfectly timed -- long enough to enjoy the scenery, short enough that I didn't start questioning my life choices or wishing for snacks. When we arrived at the pumpkin patch, it was like stepping into autumn heaven: games, bounce house, mini-golf, food trucks, firepits, and plenty of pumpkins. The whole setup was great -- even the port-a-johns were clean (which is the real fall miracle here, let's be honest). We hit the food trucks first (pro tip!) and scored seats in the sunshine next to a firepit. I devoured my lunch, soaked up the view, and might've gotten a little competitive playing mini-golf -- nailed the final hole in one and absolutely celebrated like I'd just won the Masters. Now... back to that nonexistent costume contest. Picture me: all decked out, fully committed, ready to strut my spooky self for glory. I walk up to the counter, big smile, ready to ask where the contest will be -- and a rather grumpy man behind the desk hits me with a "Yeah, we're not doing that anymore." No apology, no explanation, no nothing. Just crushed dreams and a ticket in hand. Sir. I have read your Facebook event posts. All. Of. Them. You promised me a costume contest. You got me excited. And you're telling me this now? On the platform? In my Halloween costume? I'll admit it -- I was bummed. Like, "eat extra candy corn later to cope" bummed. But I wore my costume proudly anyway (as did my adventure buddy and a few other brave souls), made my own fun, and still had a great time. Though I definitely whined about it the entire train ride back. My poor adventure companion earned a medal that day. So yeah, East Broad Top -- the train, the views, the pumpkin patch setup -- all awesome. But if you're going to advertise something, please follow through. Some of us plan our entire fall outfit strategy around these things, okay? Still, I can't stay too mad. I had a blast, the caboose ride was a dream, and it's a memory I'll be laughing about for a long time. Just...maybe next year, they can keep their event promises or update their marketing so folks know what to expect? Less ghosting on the costume contest and more ghost costumes, deal?

Very family friendly, love the staff and great to see during Christmas and Halloween . Very…read morebeautiful to see always.

I've lived in the United States for almost my entire life, and I've been transported to nearly…read moreevery corner of it, by plane, car, boat, and bus. But until very recently, I had never moved from one place to another by train (that is, in the Western Hemisphere.) I think Altoona's little rail station was a good gateway to travel via Amtrak. Talk about the least hassle ever. I booked my tickets online, and by simply checking a photo ID from me, the fellah behind the ticket desk was able to pull up my ticket. Okay, so this is not so impressive really, but airline check-in ALWAYS takes forever. It may be because I was traveling on the fourth, but the place was also delightfully un-crowded. There were probably a total of twenty to thirty of us getting on at Altoona, and when the train arrived, we were boarded and under way in a matter of moments. I'm typing this as I ride, and the legroom is fantastic. The train's also not full, so I'm feeling free to sprawl across two seats. This is so much simpler than flying. Everyone was friendly as well, and they definitely made it easy for my uninitiated self to figure it out. Oh, and if you get on at Altoona, you get to go around the Horseshoe Curve! It's not really that thrilling, but there's a degree of novelty to it anyway. If you're trying to get to or from Altoona, make sure you consider taking the train an option.

This review is for Amtrak's "Pennsylvanian" train, only, not for the system as a whole…read more O' Amtrak's "Pennsylvanian" train. So much potential! The good: --Spectacular scenery between Greensburg and Harrisburg. The highpoint is the stretch between Johnstown and Altoona, especially Horseshoe Curve. --Relaxing ride and not putting up with traffic. --Generally friendly crews. The bad: --Lousy westbound schedule that puts you into Pittsburgh at 8pm--well past dinnertime. If you need sustenance, you have to eat the 'meh" food from the lounge car--or bring your own. If you're connecting to the westbound "Capitol" train, you're stuck with a four hour layover in Amtrak's basement waiting room. --If you're heading eastbound, the "Pennsylvanian" receives connecting passengers from the "Capitol". Guess what? If that train's late, you're leaving late. Oddly enough, the schedule worked in our favor this time. Susan and three of her team members had to take a one-day business trip to Altoona. Our company car was already spoken for, however the train schedule allowed a full business day. The only question was, would the train depart on time? Hooray! It did! Believe me, we did not have a lot of time to make it to the jobsite in Altoona.

Thanks for taking my wife to B.W.I. to fly home to see her family . She had to get there early…read moresince it was an international flight and you made sure she was! . I'm sure you got a workout because I know her luggage was at maximum weight capacity. Thanks again for you fast professional service . ~Sky

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The meter maids in Harpers Ferry are relentless and patrol pretty constantly. That said, we were a…read morequick in and out this afternoon, spending no more than 20 minutes in town to hit one specific shop and then get back to the Sprinter van. We managed to avoid a parking ticket. Parking here is $20 and it's valid for three days. That's not at all reasonable but it's a small town and busy with tourists who are willing to pay. We *just* missed a train coming through today. I don't know where they post the schedule. [Review 1034 of 2025 - 189 in West Virginia - 24588 overall]

A decent place during the day to see the trains as they pass by…read more The Harpers Ferry train station is a nice old building that adds to the character of the town. It is at the lower elevation and to the north of the town. When we visited, it was unattended and there were no staff inside. The restrooms were open and in decent shape, located on the west side of the building. It is a long building with 3-4 large rooms made of light wood with historical pictures on the walls. Parking is available in the lot that surrounds the station, though it depends on what is open at the time and how busy the area is. Many other visitors noted in their reviews that the building is not open at night and operates on a very limited schedule. A little research shows that Amtrak and MARC trains both serve this station. Throughout the day my party and I observed trains passing through without stopping, giving visitors a sense of how active the rail line still is. Overall, it is worth seeing for its historic look, but travelers should plan ahead since services are limited and the station may not be staffed. Up the hill to the south is the town and down the hill to the east visitors can view the Armory grounds, River overlook, and John Brown's fort.

Sat in a dome car but unfortunately had a snooty young blonde at our very expensive table…read more.. So I Self located downstairs... Drinks were good . 90 minute stop in Frostburg was nice but many restaurants and shops were closed as it was a Monday.

A disappointment. We were seated in the dome car, which should have offered great views…read more Unfortunately, the windows seem not to have been washed in awhile and along much of the ways, trees obscured views over the few scenic vistas. The seating in the dome car is uncomfortable, especially since it's configured for 4 people at a table, leaving very little leg room. I'm glad we did it once, but once is enough.

Not the friendliest customer service. Prices okay. Look for deals on their website.read more