Past Events from September 18, 2022 – October 8, 2022 – Northern Central Railway of York

Ride along the same route that carried President Lincoln from Washington, DC to Gettysburg, PA, where he delivered one of the greatest speeches in American History!

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Howard Tunnel Special – 12:00 PM

Join us for a gorgeous 30-mile round trip behind GP9 #6076 winding through the Historic Codorus Valley with a brief stop at the Howard Tunnel to stretch your legs. The leaves are down so you’ll be provided with unique views […]

Meddling Kid’s Special -1:00 PM

Like, zoinks guys! Don’t be a scaredy cat (or dog) and climb aboard for a special trip. You will meet your favorite meddling kids and their big brown dog on this family-friendly adventure. Allow extra time after the train returns […]

Hanover Junction Flyer – 2:30 PM

Outside your window is the beautiful Heritage Rail Trail County Park and southern York County countryside on this trip to Hanover Junction. Our historic PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive built in 1959 will take you back in time to the 1860s […]

Campfire Flyer with Meddling Kids – 6:30

Ruh Roh! There might be some meddling kids aboard this evening excursion to Glen Rock, PA We will stop for 90 minutes at Railroad Park for a campfire (weather permitting). You might even meet a crime-solving dog and solve a […]

Hanover Junction Flyer 2:00 PM

Outside your window is the beautiful Heritage Rail Trail County Park and southern York County countryside on this trip to Hanover Junction. Our historic PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive built in 1959 will take you back in time to the 1860s […]

Fall Foliage Glen Rock Express with the No. 17-12:00 PM

Experience the colors of fall during this 1-hour round trip to Glen Rock, PA with the William H. Simpson No. 17, our replica steam locomotive. Your ride follows the route of the original Northern Central Railroad, a former Pennsylvania Railroad […]

Fall Foliage Hanover Junction Flyer with No. 17 – 2:00 PM

Outside your window is the beautiful Heritage Rail Trail County Park and southern York County countryside on this trip to Hanover Junction. Our authentic replica steam locomotive, the William H. Simpson No. 17 will take you back in time to […]

Bike Aboard-10:00 AM and 12:00 PM

Our No. 17 steam locomotive will pulling the train, including our newly restored gondola car. It is ready for all you cyclists on the Heritage Rail Trail! Purchase a one-way ticket that allows you to split your journey between the […]

Howard Tunnel Fall Foliage Excursion – 10:00 AM

Join us for a gorgeous 30-mile round trip behind #17 winding through the Historic Codorus Valley. The Howard Tunnel is the oldest active passenger railroad tunnel in the country! Your ticket (adult or child) includes a choice of a complimentary […]

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