Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society
Established 1984, we are an all volunteer organization dedicated to teaching and preserving the railroading heritage of Bellefonte and Centre County, Pennsylvania
About us
Experience scenic train rides along Centre County’s historic mainline. Learn about the history while riding vintage railroad equipment.
Train Rides
Speeder Rides
Experience riding a rail motor car (speeder) through various locations during our partnered organizations events.
We are always looking for folks of all skill levels and experience to join us, no railroading experience necessary!
Membership
BHRS Buzz
Doug Swoboda, otherwise known as Bodie (pronounced bow-dee), hails from our neighboring state of Maryland. A few years after high school, he accompanied his childhood friend, Danny, to Central Pennsylvania for a timbering job….
Volunteer Spotlight
On June 7, 2025 at the 43rd Annual Lemont Strawberry Festival, BHRS provided speeder rides to over 400 passengers! Some passengers chose to experience Gene Tucker’s and Joel William’s speeder pump cars. Others enjoyed a peaceful ride through Lemont on an open air passenger wagon. Power was provided by Andy and Liam Richards on one end and Clyde Smith and Rick Thomas on the other end.
Lemont Village Association Strawberry Festival
Summer is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a scenic train ride and a day full of family fun? On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the American Pioneer Train invites you to join us for a special summertime outing departing from the Bellefonte Train Station to Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village (EIWCV).
Ice Cream Train!
Announcements
🍂 Fall Rides
We’ve received many questions about our upcoming fall train rides, including when more information will be available and when tickets will go on sale. We’re glad so many of you are looking forward to riding with us this fall!
Right now, we are still working on the final details. This includes selecting destinations, planning layovers, and deciding on any special activities that may be included. We want to be sure everything is ready to roll before we make any announcements.
Thank you for your patience and for supporting our all-volunteer railroad. We look forward to sharing more very soon.