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 Scenic Train Tours at Horseshoe Curve with Carrie's Bus Tours - Altoona

Scenic Train Tours at Horseshoe Curve with Carrie's Bus Tours

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3-4 hours

Fitness Level

No special fitness level required; comfortable walking and standing for extended periods.

Overview

Discover the engineering marvel of Horseshoe Curve through a guided tour with Carrie's Bus Tours. Stunning vistas and rich history await rail fans and nature lovers alike.

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Horseshoe Curve/Altoona 9/26/2025

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About This Adventure

About

  • Friday, September 26, ,2025
  • Departure: 7:15am Greensburg/Greengate Centre Walmart
  • Please arrive for check in at 7am
  • Train departing Greensburg Amtrak Station at 8:10am
  • Return: Scheduled at Greensburg Amtrak Station at 7:00pm
  • We will then be transported back to our cars @ Walmart

Transportation to & from Walmart provided due to VERY limited parking at the Greensburg Amtrak Station.

Included

  • Round-Trip Amtrak Train Transportation between Greensburg & Altoona. Limited café-style menu available onboard for your convenience, at your expense. Breakfast items include sandwiches, muffins, oatmeal, etc. Dinner items include hot dogs, hamburgers, stromboli, wraps & etc. Snack items include cheese/crackers, veggies, chips, popcorn, cookies, nosh box, etc. There are also a variety of both non-alcoholic & alcoholic beverages in the café.
  • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation in Greensburg & Altoona to local stops (also includes Driver Tip)
  • Self-Guided Tour of Railroaders Memorial Museum Houses a stunning example of railroad architecture and a monument to the individuals who built it. Gift Shop on site.
  • Lunch We will enjoy a nice lunch served to us at The Dream Restaurant! Also includes a beverage, dessert & meal gratuity. (Limited menu includes seasoned chicken breast, roast beef, or meatloaf (each served with 2 sides of your choice) or your choice of hot roast beef or turkey sandwich with 1 side. The dessert options will be apple crisp à la mode or one of their famous cream puffs. Bakery on site if you want to take some desserts home, too. (Feel free to bring a cooler/thermal bag with ice for under the bus).
  • Stop at Blair Candy Boasts a deliciously huge selection of your favorite bulk candy, gum and mints, bulk peanuts and more. Everyone will receive a free candy or snack of Blair’s choice (w/ purchase).
  • Stop at Boyer Candies, Proud Creator of the Mallow Cup.
  • Self-Guided Tour of World-Famous Horseshoe Curve. Take a self-guided tour of the museum & sit outside on a bench to watch the trains come through Horseshoe Curve. Gift Shop on site.

Note: You may book online, call to book or send payment by check (along with your phone number & email address) made payable to Carrie’s Bus Tours, to 215 Glenn Fox Rd, New Stanton, PA 15672. Once your check is received, your registration will be processed & you will receive a receipt by email.

Adventure Tips

Visit During Peak Foliage

Capture the best views of the mountains and track during fall when the leaves turn vibrant colors.

Bring Your Camera

The panoramic vistas and historic trains make for perfect photography opportunities.

Arrive Early

To secure the best viewing spots and avoid crowds, arrive at least an hour before scheduled tours.

Dress Comfortably

Wear layered clothing suitable for outdoor sightseeing and variable weather conditions.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Deer
  • Turkeys

History

Horseshoe Curve was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1968 due to its engineering significance.

Conservation

Carrie's Bus Tours promotes responsible tourism by encouraging visitor respect for the natural environment and maintaining the historic site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Camera or Smartphone

Essential

Capture the breathtaking views and historic landmarks.

Layered Clothing

Essential

Prepare for varying weather conditions during outdoor viewing.

spring;summer;fall;winter specific

Binoculars

Get a closer look at passing trains and distant scenery.

Sun Protection

Shield yourself from the sun during peak daylight hours.

summer specific