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Glen Rock Express 1:00 PM
Glen Rock Express 1:00 PM
All Aboard to Celebrate Our Heroes! Veterans and active-duty military ride free! Join us this Memorial Day weekend as we honor the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. Travel to Glen Rock, PA […]
Hanover Junction Flyer -2:30 PM
Hanover Junction Flyer -2:30 PM
All Aboard to Celebrate Our Heroes! Veterans and active-duty military ride free! Join us this Memorial Day weekend as we honor the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. Outside your window is the […]
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Reading Express – 10:00 AM
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 stories read by our special guest Lisa Schmittle, Children’s Program Manager for York County Libraries. Tickets: $17 Adult (13+) […]
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Capt. Bob’s Dine & Ride – 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM
Capt. Bob’s 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 Arts & Brew Fest 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
Glen Rock Arts & Brew Fest 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
2022 Glen Rock Arts and Brew Fest is back! This special ride for the Glen Rock Arts and Brew Fest train will be departing from Glen Rock for a round-trip to New Freedom and back. Your ride follows the route […]
Glen Rock Express 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM
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 […]
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Howard Tunnel – 12:00 PM
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 […]
Glen Rock Express – 10:30 AM
Glen Rock Express – 10:30 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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No. 17 Special – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM
No. 17 Special – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM
All aboard at the special price of just $17! Enjoy a ride powered by our #17 steam engine. Take in the summer scenery and learn a bit about the history of the railway Can’t get enough vintage and antique transportation? […]
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Seven Valleys Special – 1:00 PM
Seven Valleys Special – 1:00 PM
Relax during this roundtrip scenic train ride through the Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Our PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive, built in 1959, will take you through the Southern York County countryside. We will stop at the historic Hanover Junction Station, […]
Glen Rock Express – 11:00 AM
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. […]
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Wild West Express 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
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. The […]
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Seven Valleys Special – 11:00 AM
Seven Valleys Special – 11:00 AM
Relax during this roundtrip scenic train ride through the Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Our PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive, built in 1959, will take you through the Southern York County countryside. We will stop at the Seven Valleys Park, where […]
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S.T.E.A.M. Camp Graduation Charter – Glen Rock Express 11:00 AM
S.T.E.A.M. Camp Graduation Charter – Glen Rock Express 11:00 AM
NCR's S.T.E.A.M. Jr. Engineer's Graduation Ceremony Private Charter for our Jr. 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 […]
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Princess Express 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
Princess Express 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
All Aboard for a royally good time! Mingle with your favorite princesses and meet Snowflake the Unicorn! Your (train) coach awaits as you ride with royalty on the scenic Northern Central Railway to Glen Rock and back. After the ride, […]
Hanover Junction Flyer 2:00 PM
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 […]
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Meet the Author-10:30, Howard Tunnel – 12:00 PM
Meet the Author-10:30, Howard Tunnel – 12:00 PM
Join us on June 26 in the NCR gift shop between 10:30 and 12:00 for a book signing and meet and greet with author Robert L. Williams. Williams is the author of Northern Central Railway, Northern Central Railway and Heritage […]
Bike Aboard – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
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 […]
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S.T.E.A.M. Camp Graduation Charter – Glen Rock Express -11:00 AM
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 Sr. 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.
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$17.76 Happy Independence Day – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
$17.76 Happy Independence Day – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
All aboard at the special price of just $17.76! Take the train to Glen Rock, PA on the William H. Simpson No. 17, our authentic replica steam locomotive. Your ride follows the route of the original Northern Central Railroad through […]
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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.