In August 2022, Ye Olde Photographer became aware of a small operation in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The Allentown & Auburn name goes back to a charter obtained in 1853, but there were a bunch of ups and downs over more than a decade and much of the original intended route didn't happen. The current incarnation runs on a branch line that joins at Topton a major line operating from Reading, Pennsylvania to Allentown. That line had the Allentown name early on, became the East Penn Branch of the Reading Railroad, later merged into Conrail and is now part of the Norfolk-Southern.

There is more detailed history at the railroad's website: Allentown & Auburn, and a nicely done video tour of the line on YouTube (using a "pump car!"). The total length is only about four miles. There is a picnic grove and park that serves as a focus for a number of special events during the year.

September 3rd, 2022, while passing through Kutztown returning from a music, wine, and food event at Setter Ridge Vineyards further northwest of the town, YOP stopped and exercised his iPhone 13 Pro. The station was built in 1870 and is nicely maintained. While there was no motive power in sight, there was some rolling stock that also appeared to be well restored for operation. One of these days we can try a ride!

The station area is bounded by Pine and Railroad Streets north and south, and Peach and Main Streets east and west.

On Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2024 (April 28th), Ye Olde Photographer stopped here with his 8x10 pinhole camera and also finished of a roll of 400TX in his Yashica Mat 124G. So he has added a few B&W shots at the bottom of this page.