Events from October 16, 2022 – October 22, 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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Bike Aboard 10:00 AM & 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 […]

Fall Foliage Howard Tunnel 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 […]

Fall Foliage Glen Rock Express with the No. 17 – 3:00 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 […]

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 […]

Hanover Junction Special – 11:00 AM

Enjoy the beauty of fall in southern York County as you travel to Hanover Junction through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Our historic PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive built in 1959 will take you back in time to the […]

Peak Fall Foliage Hanover Junction Flyer with the No. 17-2:00 PM

Enjoy the beauty of fall in southern York County as you travel to Hanover Junction through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Our No. 17 steam engine will take you back to the1860s when President Abraham Lincoln rode these […]

Ghost Tracks – 6:00PM

Get ready for fascinating kid-friendly ghost tales by the narrator, Nancy Pritt, as you voyage down the tracks and through the woods to Seitzland, PA. On our return, we’ll stop at Railroad Park for a campfire (weather permitting). You’ll be […]

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COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols:

Please reschedule your excursion if you recently tested positive for COVID-19, have been exposed, or are exhibiting symptoms.

Hand sanitizing stations are available at the ticket area, in the gift shop, and in restrooms.

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