Please visit this link to reserve your throttle timeslot: [ Ссылка ]
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Have you ever dreamed of operating a steam locomotive? Then make your dream come true at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland, Pennsylvania!
On Saturday, November 2nd, and Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train of Ashland, PA will be hosting their third Hand on the Throttle Experience! This event will allow participants to operate their 1927 Vulcan-built, narrow gauge steam locomotive, Lehigh Valley Coal Co. #123, during a 30-minute timeslot.
Guided by an experienced engineer, you’ll take the locomotive upgrade as you traverse the side of Mahanoy Mountain. Once you have reached the end of the line, you will reverse direction for your return trip. This covers the entirety of the Pioneer Tunnel's trackage for the steam locomotive!
Important information for this event is as follows:
When : November 2nd & 3rd
Where : Ashland, Pennsylvania
What Time : 8am- 4:30PM
One full trip each person, half hour trips
16 slots a day
Age: 18 years or older
Cost : $65 per person
Additionally, all funds gained from this event will go towards restoring the Pioneer Tunnel's other steam locomotive, Lehigh Valley Coal Co. #119!
If you are interested in participating in this event, please visit the following link to reserve your spot!
Link: [ Ссылка ]
Want a better understanding of what this event entails? Check out this video of when I got to operate #123 during the last Hand on the Throttle Event: [ Ссылка ]
Thank you, and I hope to see you at the third Hand on the Throttle Event this fall!
Music in this video:
Song: Top Of The Morning
Artist: TrackTribe
Licensed to YouTube by: YouTube Audio Library
