Awesome place for a time back in history on the former reading lines each train ride is 40 mins and runs on the hour your choice is to ride in an open air car or a coach or a red caboose you can't find a better train ride most trip within paying one price can ride all day !!! the wk&s also is always looking for help on there railroad they don't get paid this all for the love of railroading manager john f. Hartman and his staff/crew is here to help you in any way and on there grounds has an awesome ho train display when open the wk&s is in southern berks county in PA, so won't you hop aboard and take a ride on the wk&s railroad ?
The web site for WK&S has a train schedule, but we went there thinking it would be open to tour (walk aboard and see) on last Monday. It turns out it is run by volunteers and the trains and buildings were closed. It's a cool collection of train cars, station, and locomotives, but you will not see the insides unless you go when the trains are running.
At Kempton you can grab a snack, ride a scenic train, even celebrate your child's birthday on the caboose. It is VERY affordable and at times there are events on the grounds next to the station. It is not far from Crystal Cave, so it is easy to make a day seeing many different sights. We have gone many times and will continue to visit.
If you have children that love trains, make sure to visit WK&S. This is an all volunteer place run by people passionate about trains. Buy a ticket a rid as many times as you like that day. Ride is about 40 min round trip. Don't forget to check out the model train display behind the ticket booth. Coupons available on their website or various local coupon books.
For kids who love trains this is it. Depending on the day, you take a diesel or steam train through the countryside for about 15 minutes and stop. Then the engine is uncoupled, trundles past you and recouples to what had been the back of the train and the ride resumes. Very exciting for young children to watch. Everyone at WK&S really loves what they do, they are very friendly and happy to answer all questions.They offer events through the year, kids day, wine and cheese, and seasonal holiday specials.
Great Field Trip we go every year with SNSCC! Friendly staff, children get a ticket punched by ticket taker, eating area and bathrooms avaliable! Great class or family trip!
Nice train complete with a caboose you can ride in. Very nice restored. About a 6 mile ride..takes about 45 min. Goes slow and wooded area. Some beautiful gardens and homes along the way. The staff was nice about being helpful and happy we came. Cute tickets. Only open on the weekends I think. Check for their schedule. Seasonal rides are available.
We rode the train ride for their Halloween Spooktacular. It was an excellent ride for children and not scary at all. Our toddler loved it and so did our 8 year old. The train ride was a little shorter than I had expected.
We went this weekend and the place was great. I have been to a few train station in my area and this one was the best. The staff was great and chearful. The open car was great, my son loved being outside and feeling the breeze. I would highly recommend this railroad and will be returning for another visit.
WK&S Railroad is a hidden secret in rural Kempton. Whether you are a train buff or not. WK&S is simply, fun. Run by volunteers, some local, some not so local, as a local family we love the chance to step back in time for a Christmas ride, a fall ride ir whatever. This is a great excursion for any time of the year!