Teddy Bear Picnic – 12:00 PM
It’s a Teddy Bear Picnic! Grab your favorite plush pal and pack your picnic blanket for this scenic ride to Glen Rock PA. On the way back, we will stop for 1 hour at Railroad Park for food and fun. […]
Glen Rock Express – 2:30 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 […]
Wild West Express – 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Caution: Riders will experience the sights and sounds of gunfire during the ride. Witness the exploits of the infamous outlaws, Jesse James and the Younger Gang! During your trip to Glen Rock and back, experience train travel as it was […]
Bike Aboard – 11:00 AM & 1:00 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 […]
Howard Tunnel – 11:00 AM
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 […]
Glen Rock Express – 1:00 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 […]
Glen Rock Express – 12:00 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 […]
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 […]
Firefly Flyer – 6:30 PM
What’s better than a campfire, good music, and catching fireflies on a summer evening? This evening excursion to Glen Rock, PA will stop for 1 ½ hour at Railroad Park for a campfire (weather permitting) where you can roast marshmallows […]
Christmas in July Special – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Join Santa Claus on this special mid-summer ride to Glen Rock! Santa will be stopping by the Northern Central Railway during his summer vacation to give you a preview of our holiday trains. If you haven’t ridden on one of […]
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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.