Schuylkill County Coal Mines

Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train    

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Pioneer Tunnel is a tourist attraction located in Ashland, PA. The tourist attraction has a coal mine tour, steam train ride, a gift shop, and food shop.

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Oct 8, 2024
I enjoyed the architecture of the town as I drove in Ashland on the way to the tunnel. After purchasing the tickets I took a stroll outside and read the message center looking signs that they had, al… Full review by ShaneSellsSeashells
Sep 23, 2024
great coal mine tour, went in 1500ft and was 400ft below the earth, guide was informative. Steam train was nice, conductor had a lot of information about the local coal mine operations. Full review by Craig H
Aug 5, 2024
Fun and informative tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Wear a sweat shirt and closed toed shoes cause it is chilly and wet in the mine. Book in advance if you can. Full review by Janet B

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How much is the combo ticket? And what does it include?
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It was inexpensive. Includes a ride into the coal mine in the coal cars they used years ago. I'm claustrophobic, but it didn't bother me at all. It was 86 degrees out the day we were there, …
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It was inexpensive. Includes a ride into the coal mine in the coal cars they used years ago. I'm claustrophobic, but it didn't bother me at all. It was 86 degrees out the day we were there, and it was cold in the mine. Bring a sweatshirt.
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Hi, How much time for mine tour,train ride same question? Are they very busy on weekdays?Any food at site? Thanks
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The train ride is about 20 to 30 minutes, but a really nice ride. The mine ride was closer to an hour but didnt seem that long,and on the day we went (which was a weekday) …
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The train ride is about 20 to 30 minutes, but a really nice ride. The mine ride was closer to an hour but didnt seem that long,and on the day we went (which was a weekday) there was not many people there, enough to fill the train cars, but not squished in. There is a food place there, but we didn't go in it. All in all though I think it was a neat experience.
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