Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train is an educational and historic tourist attraction offering unique guided tours. Visitors can explore a coal mine by riding a battery-operated mine car that takes them 1,800 feet inside a horizontal drift mine, providing insight into coal mining safety and coal veins, including one on fire from Centralia. The tour also includes a ride on a 1927 narrow gauge steam locomotive that travels three-quarters of a mile up the mountain, showcasing strip mining and offering beautiful views of the surrounding area and nearby Appalachian Mountains. The property is well maintained, clean, and located next to a community park with bathrooms and seating, making it a pleasant spot for visitors. The experience is both educational and exciting, with guides providing interesting information about mining methods and history. Visitors can also enjoy a small museum, and some tours include a tram ride to see old mining operations. The site is suitable for those interested in history, coal mining, and steam trains, though it’s recommended to bring a jacket due to the cool underground temperatures. Overall, the attraction offers a memorable glimpse into coal mining history with engaging tours and scenic train rides, making it worth a visit for those in the area.
This was a awesome experience! 2000' into coal mine, was amazing to see. Guide was very knowledgeable and was great guy! Highly recommended. Guide walked you thru the bottom of mine explaining everything in great detail. Tour was about 45 minutes long.
October 2025
What a fascinating tour of the mines. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was beyond our expectations!
October 2025
I was able to buy my Goodies from Peter today .Also had a fair on the property today
