Becker Farm Railroad, Phillipsburg

Name: Becker Farm Railroad
Address: Phillipsburg, United States

#4 among attractions in Phillipsburg

Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park

Gallery (4)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Becker Farm Railroad was located on the Becker dairy farm in Roseland, New Jersey, US. This 2-inch scale, 9+7⁄16 in gauge miniature railway, which featured a live steam locomotive, small-scale diesel locomotives, and small-scale passenger cars, was the brainchild of Eugene Becker. The railroad dated back to 1938, with the first revenue trips taking place ten years later. ()

Coordinates: 40°41'15"N, 75°11'39"W

Address

PhillipsburgPhillipsburg United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Phillipsburg

Day trips

Becker Farm Railroad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Pennsylvania Canal, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Campus of Lafayette College.

1 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Easton
27 min walk • Marquis de Lafayette is a monumental statue on the campus of Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. The statue, designed by Daniel Chester French and standing on a pedestal designed by Henry Bacon, was dedicated in 1921 in honor of the college's namesake, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.
0.6 miW
Regional park, Canal
Pennsylvania Canal, Easton
15 min walk • The Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal, more commonly called the Delaware Canal, runs for 60 miles parallel to the right bank of the Delaware River from the entry locks near the mouth of the Lehigh River and terminal end of the Lehigh Canal at Easton south to Bristol.
1 miW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton
26 min walk • The State Theatre, officially State Theatre Center for the Arts, is a 1,500-seat historic theater located in the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
1.1 miNW
Library
Campus of Lafayette College, Easton
29 min walk • The Lafayette College campus is a 110-acre suburban area located on College Hill in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Lafayette College also owns and maintains a 230-acre athletic complex, the Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex, and leases a 1,500 square foot space in New York City.
0.8 miW
Museum, Farmer's market, History museum
Easton Farmers' Market, Easton
20 min walk • Easton House, also known as the Bachmann Publick House and George Taylor's Easton Property, is a historic inn and tavern located at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Northampton Street Bridge, Easton
15 min walk • The Northampton Street Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Delaware River, connecting Easton, Pennsylvania, and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States. It is maintained by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission despite not being a toll bridge.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge, Easton
18 min walk • The Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge is a modified Pennsylvania through truss bridge that carries U.S. Route 22 over the Delaware River. The bridge is between Easton, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States. The bridge opened on January 14, 1938, and is operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
0.8 miW
Memorial
Peace Candle, Easton
21 min walk • The Peace Candle is a tower-like structure erected every Christmas season in Easton, Pennsylvania. The approximately 106-foot tall structure, which resembles a giant candle, is assembled each year over the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument, a Civil War memorial located in the city's Centre Square.
~1780 ftW
40°41'19"N • 75°12'2"W
Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg
9 min walk • Scenic railroads, Tours, Platform
1.1 miNW
Student center
Zeta Psi Fraternity House, Easton
28 min walk • The Zeta Psi Fraternity House at Lafayette College is a historic fraternity house located on the campus of Lafayette College in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
1.1 miW
Library
Easton Area Public Library, Easton
28 min walk • The Easton Area Public Library serves the community of Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The present Carnegie library was predated by a community library constructed by the Easton Library Company in 1811.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Becker Farm Railroad?

Nearby attractions include Phillipsburg Railroad Historians, Phillipsburg (3 min walk), Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg (9 min walk), Lander–Stewart Mansion and Stites Building, Easton (10 min walk), Phillipsburg Commercial Historic District, Easton (13 min walk).

Becker Farm Railroad, Phillipsburg

Facts and practical information

Phillipsburg plan & book

Becker Farm Railroad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Becker Farm Railroad?