Helpful Links to Other Websites
 
Nearby Attractions
 
Hawk Mountain SanctuaryHawk Mountain Sanctuary
  • 2,600 acres with 8 miles of hiking trails, incredible scenic views, and the chance to see large numbers of migrating hawks, eagles, and falcons.
Roadside AmericaRoadside America
  • "The World's Greatest Indoor Miniature Village" — an amazingly detailed 8,000 square foot display featuring over 300 miniature structures, 4,000 miniature people, and of course, operating model trains, trolleys, and cable cars.
Crystal CaveCrystal Cave
  • "Pennsylvania's Greatest Natural Wonder," discovered in 1871. In addition to the cave itself, they offer a museum, a rock and mineral shop, miniature golf, a restaurant and ice cream parlor.
Wanamakers General StoreWanamakers General Store
  • An old-fashioned, family-owned general store dating back to the late 1800's, offering everything from groceries and homemade deli items to locally produced crafts and made-in-the-USA toys.
Pines Dinner TheatrePines Dinner Theatre
  • This dinner theatre in Allentown, PA also serves as the production company for our annual Murder Mystery Train and Halloween Night Train events.
 
Nearby Campgrounds
 
Allentown KOAAllentown KOA
  • This 40-acre campground in New Tripoli, PA features a stream that runs the entire length of the property, as well as a game room, playground, and pool. Cable TV and wi-fi are also available.
Blue Rocks Family CampgroundBlue Rocks Family Campground
  • Located near the amazing Blue Rocks boulder field, this campground offers a wide choice of tent and RV sites in both open and wooded settings.
Robin Hill Camping & RV ResortRobin Hill Camping & RV Resort
  • 270 sites on 38 acres, accomodating tent and RV camping with a swimming pool, convenience store, fishing lake, game room, and more. Cabin and cottage rentals are also available.
 
Travel Information
 
Discover Lehigh ValleyDiscover Lehigh Valley
  • Things to do, places to stay, and places to eat in and around Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, PA. Travel packages, festival packages, deals and discounts.
Greater Reading Visitors BureauGreater Reading Visitors Bureau
  • A detailed guide to the city of Reading as well as the country roads, festivals, wineries and Pennsylvania Dutch heritage of the surrounding Berks County area.
 
Trains, Trolleys and References
 
Rails 'N' ShaftsRails 'N' Shafts
  • The online division of the Outer Station Project, which also operates The Railroad Store in Leesport, PA. A source for railroadiana and books about railroads, mass transit, mining and logging.
RailroadData.comRailroadData.com
  • One of the oldest and largest railroad links directories on the web, with listings organized into topic-specific categories, viewer ratings, and hit counters. An amazing portal for all things related to railroads.
Tracks AheadTracks Ahead
  • The PBS television series in which host Spencer Christian (formerly of ABC's Good Morning America) presents the best of steam locomotives, railroad stories, model trains and art.
Does This Train Go Up Hawk Mountain?Does This Train Go Up Hawk Mountain?
  • An excellent paperback book, subtitled "The history of the Wanamaker, Kempton, and Southern Steam Railroad 1962 through 2002." Written by Wally Ely, longtime WK&S volunteer, former secretary and past president.
SteamtownSteamtown
  • This National Historic Site in Scranton, PA is run by the National Park Service, and features train rides, guided tours of locomotive repair shops, and a museum complex.
Rockhill Trolley MuseumRockhill Trolley Museum
  • This museum in Rockhill Furnace, PA has several operational trolleys, including an open car, high-speed interurban cars, fascinating maintenance-of-way cars, and two PCC Cars. Learn about trolleys while enjoying a leisurely ride through the scenic countryside.
Reading Co. Technical & Historical SocietyReading Co. Technical & Historical Society
  • An all-volunteer, non-profit, educational corporation dedicated to preserving the rich history of a pioneering railroad. They operate the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum in Hamburg, PA.
Operation LifesaverOperation Lifesaver
  • Operation Lifesaver's mission is to end collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on rail property through a nationwide network of volunteers who work to educate people about rail safety.
 
Our Friends
 
County Line OrchardCounty Line Orchard
  • A local orchard offering peaches, nectarines, pears, cherries, blueberries, and certified organic apples. The WK&S railroad passes through the orchard.
Pines Dinner TheatrePines Dinner Theatre
  • This dinner theatre in Allentown, PA also serves as the production company for our annual Murder Mystery Train and Halloween Night Train events.
Long Trout WineryLong Trout Winery
  • Pennsylvania's unique bohemian wine boutique, "where the wine is cool and hippie chicks rule." These furry freak-flag-flying folks provide the wine for our Wine and Cheese Train events.
Amped ImageAmped Image
  • Based in Fleetwood, PA, owner John Heck helps you "turn up the volume on your business" with custom graphic design, promotional products and apparel.
FolkDude Creative ServicesFolkDude Creative Services
  • Specializing in web design, custom software, audio production, and photography, this firm in Bethlehem, PA provides professional design, hosting, and maintenance services for the WK&S website, among others.
Jeff-Z's WK&S PageJeff-Z's WK&S Page
  • Here's another website about the WK&S, developed by Jeff Zweizig. Jeff has been riding the WK&S since before he was born, and has been a volunteer with us since 1990. He has graciously provided much of the information found on this website.
Schuylkill & Lehigh Model Railroad ClubSchuylkill & Lehigh Model Railroad Club
  • Housed in an 1889 passenger coach car behind the WK&S train station, this club maintains an HO gauge representation of the Schuylkill And Lehigh Branch of the Reading Railroad.
Wanamakers General StoreWanamakers General Store
  • An old-fashioned, family-owned general store dating back to the late 1800's, offering everything from groceries and homemade deli items to locally produced crafts and made-in-the-USA toys.
Indian Valley Camping CenterIndian Valley Camping Center
  • This dealership in Souderton, PA offers new and used RV's, RV service, parts, and accessories.


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