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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 […]
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 […]
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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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$17.76 Happy Independence Day – 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
$17.76 Happy Independence Day – 11:00 AM & 1:00 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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Reading Express – 10:00 AM
Reading Express – 10:00 AM
Climb aboard the Reading Express! Enjoy the scenery of the Heritage Rail Trail County Park as you listen to a story read by our special guest, Jeanne Moran. She will be reading from her book Mikey and the Swamp Monster. […]
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Glen Rock Express – 11:00 AM
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 […]
Hanover Junction Flyer – 12:30 PM
Hanover Junction Flyer – 12:30 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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Teddy Bear Picnic – 12:00 PM
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
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 […]
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Wild West Express – 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
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 […]
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Bike Aboard – 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
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
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 […]
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Glen Rock Express – 1:00 PM
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 […]
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Firefly Flyer – 6:30 PM
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 […]
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 […]
Glen Rock Express – 12:00 PM
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 […]
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Christmas in July Special – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
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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Glen Rock Express – 11:30 AM
Glen Rock Express – 11:30 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 Railroad […]
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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 excursion.
NCR Ice Cream Express- 6:00 PM
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 […]
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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 train ride […]
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 […]
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Wizard Express – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
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 […]
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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 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.
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Capt. Bob Dine & Ride 11:00 AM &12:30 PM
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
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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