Railroad Line Donates Children’s Book to York County Libraries
York, PA, June 3rd - The Northern Central Railway of York, an excursion railroad based in New Freedom, recently donated copies of its children’s book “All Aboard” Starts with A to each of the sixteen libraries in the York County
Northern Central Railway of York Appoints Jennifer Krieg as Superintendent Operations Manager
Local nonprofit, excursion-based railroad becomes predominantly female-led for the first time in the organization’s history. New Freedom, Pennsylvania – Northern Central Railway of York (NCR) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Krieg has been named the organization’s new superintendent operations manager.
Northern Central Railway of York announces purchase of 80-ton locomotive
Northern Central Railway of York announces purchase of 80-ton locomotive The 80-ton locomotive, which was purchased from McHugh Locomotive Equipment, will be used to power excursions that will entertain and educate, NCR said. NEW FREEDOM, Pa. — Northern Central Railway of York
Addition of Two Mid-Century Passenger Cars
Northern Central Railway of York Expands Fleet with the Addition of Two Mid-Century Passenger Cars Local excursion railroad leases a club-lounge car and a chair car to provide guests with an authentic mid-century travel experience. NEW FREEDOM, PENNSYLVANIA – Northern
Northern Central Railway of York Appoints New Executive Director
Northern Central Railway of York Appoints New Executive Director Ashley Zimmerman NEW FREEDOM, PA – The Northern Central Railway of York Board of Directors has named Ashley Zimmerman as the non-profit organization’s new Executive Director. Zimmerman assumed the role effective immediately. Zimmerman’s background
Northern Central Railway of York Acquires Historic New Freedom Train Station
Northern Central Railway of York will be moving its gift shop and station operations to the Historic New Freedom Train Station, located at 117 N. Front street, this month. This move brings train operations back to the historic railroad station
10th Anniversary with Ages of the Railroad Event
Northern Central Railway Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Ages of the Railroad Event Local excursion railroad commemorates their 10th year of operations with a two-day event featuring three locomotives, train excursions, interactive displays, living history interpreters, and so much more. NEW FREEDOM,
Jody Anderson Leighty Becomes the New Chair of NCR!
After five years as serving as the Board President, Michael J. Patrick is passing the torch to Jody Anderson Leighty. Jody will be the new Chair of the Northern Central Railway of York, beginning March of 2023, after serving on
FAMILY-FRIENDLY BIKE ABOARD EXCURSIONS
NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY OF YORK ANNOUNCES NEW FAMILY-FRIENDLY “BIKE ABOARD” EXCURSIONS New Excursion Combines Train Ride with Bicycling Along York County Heritage Rail-Trail NEW FREEDOM, PA – The Northern Central Railway of York (NCR), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit excursion railroad, announces new train rides
Howard Tunnel Along the Northern Central Railway (NCR)
The Howard Tunnel along the Northern Central Railway (NCR), located 5.85 miles south of the Colonial Court House in downtown York, is the second-oldest active rail tunnel in the United States. The 275-foot tunnel opened to rail traffic in 1838