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We want to preserve it to show young people, especially, what things were like," said John Anshant, the association's secretary. "I like them because they're noisy and the engines are my favorite part," said Elspas, who is already considering a career as a railroad engineer.įor members of the West Chester Railroad Heritage Association, introducing these machines to children is a high priority. "We've been looking forward to this for a long time and actually we've been bonding over trains for quite a while," said Paul Palumbo, who boarded the train with his grandson, Aaron Elspas. The riveting ride results in a picnic by the Chester Creek, making for a roughly 90-minute experience. This summer, every Sunday at noon, guests can board the train for a scenic round trip from the West Chester Station to the Glen Mills Station. Today, he served as conductor for the weekly summer picnic special. Like many others in the fully-volunteer train crew, Haney wears many hats. Haney became a volunteer on the West Chester Railroad after studying history at West Chester University. "I was looking for something local in the area to get involved." WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania - "I've been into railroads pretty much all my life," said Tyler Haney. A fun summer picnic with the family is just one train ride away on the West Chester Railroad!