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At The Station Inn we know railfans. Our bed and breakfast has been hosting rail enthusiasts since 1993. The Inn is nine railroad miles west of Horseshoe Curve and over 70 trains pass here daily. In 1866 Thomas and William Callan built the Callan House for vacationing Pittsburghers. Cresson’s PRR station stood across the street from the hotel. Before the era of paved roads, it was a stop for drummers who traveled by train. The hotel also welcomed trainmen who shunned the C&C’s Cresson bunkhouse. The old place has changed since the Callan days. But you can still watch trains from the porch, just as you might have a century ago. The Inn provides rail enthusiasts comfortable lodging, hearty breakfasts and, still…….. lots of trains.

In 1854,  J. Edgar Thomson completed Horseshoe Curve and pushed the PRR on to Pittsburgh.  150 years later, eastbound trains still struggle through Cresson as they complete their climb to the Gallitzin Tunnels. At Cresson, westbounds begin their long descent to Johnstown.  How many  kinds of trains you can name? Here a  daily stream of double stacks, trailer trains, merchandise freights, auto racks, grain trains, unit ethanol trains, coal drags,  RoadRailers, and Amtraks pass our door. Name it………. you’ll probably see it here!

We are 150 feet from the Norfolk Southern main. When not out railfanning,  guests can kick back and watch the action from our front porch.  RJ Corman connects with NS at Cresson. Here Corman picks up inbound mixed freight, coal empties and NS hands off to Corman freight cars billed for the Roundhouse in the Sky. Corman also delivers outbound coal trains to NS right  across the street from our bed and breakfast.

Railfanning at night?  Well, why not? Watch them from our front porch. 

NOTE: We welcome youngsters of eight years or older. The Inn is unable to accommodate pets; however we can help you find a place in Cresson to board your pup or kitty. See our RESERVATION POLICY for details about children, pets and smoking.