Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Railway Historical Society- Chapter of NRHS

05/24/2026

Coming June 20th! The Father’s Day train in partnership with Iron Horse Society will make its way to the Moscow Station! Get your tickets while they last!
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05/05/2026

Giddy up, partners! 🤠🚂
The MOSCOW COUNTRY STREET FAIR TRAIN EXCURSION is rollin' into town on July 25th, and we’ve got the best way for you to get here! Trade your saddle for a seat on the Steamtown Diesel Excursion and ride the rails straight to the heart of our "Hometown Roots and Cowboy Boots" celebration! 🌵✨
Mosey on down to the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton to catch the train. It'll bring you right to our historic 1904 Moscow Station to join a day of good old-fashioned fun and community spirit!
🎟️ Stagecoach... er, Train Rates:
• Grown-ups (12-61): $25.00
• Silver Saddles (62+): $23.00
• Young'uns (3-11): $18.00
• Little Wranglers (2 & under): $1.00
Boarding Location: Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, PA.
Tickets: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/10088803/ticket/10253708
We’ll see y'all at the station! 🌵✨

04/29/2026

At our April meeting, Norm Barrett presented Roy Pauli with a certificate of appreciation for his many years of service as stationmaster of the Moscow Station. As Roy steps away from the position we would like to once again thank him for his many years of dedication to Moscow and the chapter.

04/19/2026

Today, some of our chapter members had the privilege of attending the Lehigh Valley Chapter’s Railroad Explorer VI. All of our members had a great time and are looking forward to riding again next year!

04/13/2026

𝑴𝑳𝑾 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚: 𝑴𝒐𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒘
Five corporate painted Delaware-Lackawanna MLW/Alcos pull a heavy grain train past the station at Moscow, PA.
Photo shared with permission from the photographer/owner
© Timothy Wakeman https://flic.kr/p/2kWq9jP

12/06/2025

Please consider helping our friends at the Iron Horse Society this Sunday!

Join us in bringing holiday magic to life at the North Pole Limited! We have lots of ways to help — from guest check-in and Santa letter stations to cookie distribution and train boarding. There are 7 volunteer roles spread across multiple pages, so once you’ve viewed the first, don’t forget t...

12/05/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🎅🚂 Santa will make stops throughout the valley starting in Carbondale then heading to Archbald, Jessup, Olyphant, Dickson City and finishing at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton as part of the 27th annual Santa Train and Christmas in a Small Town event! Kids are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots!

12/01/2025

Huge thanks to everyone who came out and supported both Steamtown National Historic Site and ourselves this weekend!

A historic train excursion in Lackawanna County brings holiday cheer and helps maintain the station

11/27/2025

Yesterday, we held a work session to decorate Moscow station for this weekends Christmas trains. We look forward to seeing everybody! Tickets are still on sale and can be purchased by visiting: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/10088803/ticket/10253681

11/24/2025

With only a few days left before the annual holiday express, this is your last chance to get your tickets!

Find out more details and check site availability for Moscow Holiday Express 11/28, 11/29, 11/30 in Steamtown National Historic Site Tickets at Steamtown National Historic Site with Recreation.gov. 2025 - Holiday Express Excursions to Moscow: November 28th, November 29th & November 30th 1...