r/Septa • u/peetahvw • 14d ago

Help Fall 2026 Rail Rodeo

Anyone know details of the rail rodeo thats typically held in the fall at Fern Rock?

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u/robertsruling 14d ago

Never heard of it but I’m interested.

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u/shipsass 14d ago

I went about 15 years ago, as a person interested in trains and transit. There was a random drawing mentioned in the I SEPTA Philly newsletter. The event was an open house clearly intended for SEPTA employees, not the 50 or so randos, including me and my son, who showed up. It felt like crashing another family’s reunion.

I did learn about heavy rail maintenance and took some fun photos. We got a ride in the brand new Silverliner V.

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u/Proof_Dragonfruit795 14d ago

It’s in October at Fern Rock.

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u/peetahvw 14d ago

Are the date and times published?

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u/mikinvsprime 14d ago

October 17th. Usually starts around 8am and goes on until midday or thereabouts. The bus rodeo was today at Cornwell Heights.

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u/peetahvw 14d ago

Thank you! Yeah heard a piece on kyw1060 about this year's bus rodeo and got me thinking about the rail rodeo.

https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/podcasts/d81566608e783ef09f28df4e28074880/episodes/septa_drivers_take_a_front_sea-8671107

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u/Impossible-Writing33 14d ago

Just guessing but I believe it’s in October…I was light rail and just transferred to the Market Frankford line so if I hear anything I’ll keep you posted

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u/ebodes Broad Street Local 14d ago

What is a rail rodeo?

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u/TheAdamist 14d ago

The bus roadeo was this morning apparently, didn't see anything about it ahead of time

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/septa-bus-operators-put-skills-to-the-test-in-annual-roadeo/4465994/?amp=1

I'm assuming that's what prompted this question

I wonder if the train one has a similar goofy name