Past Events from August 13, 2022 – September 3, 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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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 […]

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 […]

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 northbound train […]

Wild West Express 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Witness the exploits of the infamous outlaws, Jesse James and Younger Gang! During your trip to Glen Rock and back, experience train travel as it was in the Wild West when this notorious group held up trains and passengers. But […]

Glen Rock Express – 11:00 AM

Join us as we travel to Glen Rock, PA, and back with our vintage PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive built in 1959. Your ride follows the route of the original Northern Central Railroad through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park. […]

Hanover Junction Flyer – 1:00 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 […]

Glen Rock Express with No. 17 – 12:00 PM

Calling all steam fans! Our William H. Simpson engine, an authentic replica of an 1863 locomotive, will take you back in time to the 1860s when President Abraham Lincoln rode these tracks on his way to Gettysburg to deliver the […]

Hanover Junction Flyer with No. 17 2:00 PM

Calling all steam fans! Our William H. Simpson engine, an authentic replica of an 1863 locomotive, will take you back in time to the 1860s when President Abraham Lincoln rode these tracks on his way to Gettysburg to deliver the […]

Glen Rock Express – 11:00 AM

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 […]

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