Past Events from July 29, 2022 – August 13, 2022 – Page 5 – 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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NCR Ice Cream Express- 6:00 PM

All Aboard for Ice Cream! Start your weekend with a roundtrip ride from New Freedom to Railroad while enjoying a sweet treat! This special Friday evening ride is at a special price! Ice cream cup is included in the ticket […]

Bike Aboard – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM

Our newly restored gondola car 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 train and your bike. Depart from New Freedom for a train ride […]

Howard Tunnel – 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 Howard Tunnel is the oldest active passenger railroad tunnel in […]

Wizard Express – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM

If you are still waiting for your owl to arrive, we have a ticket for all you witches, wizards, and muggles! Embark on a magical journey aboard our authentic replica steam locomotive to Glen Rock and back. A very stern […]

S.T.E.A.M. Camp Graduation Charter – Glen Rock Express 11:00 AM

  NCR's S.T.E.A.M. Senior. Engineer's Graduation Ceremony Private Charter for our Senior  Engineers and their friends and family headed to Glen Rock. The coaches are pushed and pulled by our vintage diesel locomotive. This excursion is one hour long excursion.

Capt. Bob Dine & Ride 11:00 AM &12:30 PM

Capt. Bob’s Crabs and Northern Central Railway come together to bring you a special package to enjoy a scenic train ride to Glen Rock followed by a delicious meal at Capt. Bob’s Crabs in Railroad, PA on their covered outdoor […]

Glen Rock Express – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM

Travel to Glen Rock, PA, and back with our historic PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive built-in 1959 on a former Pennsylvania Railroad mainline that has been in operation since 1838. Your ride follows the route of the original Northern Central Railroad […]

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Express 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM

This Glen Rock Express will depart New Freedom with a destination of…New Freedom. Nonsense, you say? Well, we’re all mad here! This curious and curious roundtrip excursion will include Alice and the Mad Hatter. After returning to the station, you […]

Reading Express – 10:00 AM

Get on board for the Reading Express! Enjoy the scenery of the Heritage Rail Trail County Park as you listen to a story read by our special guest, Raven Eckman. She will be reading from the first book of her […]

Superhero Express 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

All aboard the Superhero Express! This excursion to Glen Rock and back will include some superhero guests aboard. Join in the fun and come dressed as your favorite superhero. Crafts and lots of hero-themed fun await you on this not […]

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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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