Please check the calendar for specific dates and times. You can do this by clicking on “Calendar”.  The power motive is noted in the excursion description. No. 17 typically makes its season debut Memorial Day Weekend.

Yes, there are special events planned all year long. You can check our Calendar or social media sites for our schedule of events.

When ordering online you will receive an email confirmation that your tickets have been processed.  Boarding passes will be available at the Historic Station on the day of your scheduled excursion.

There are a few small lots near the station with available parking spaces. Additionally, there is street parking on Front Avenue and North Front Street. There are marked handicap spots located directly behind the Historic New Freedom Train Station.  See MAP

Yes, special rates apply to groups of 15 or more people. Contact us at info@northerncentralrailway.com to make arrangements.

Northern Central Railway has limited accessibility, due to the historic nature of our cars. Please note the following:

• A wheelchair lift is available at the Historic Station. On excursions with layovers in other locations, no lifts are available.
• The wheelchair lift allows access to the Anderson Car, so individuals with limited mobility and their traveling companions should purchase tickets on the Anderson Car. If you see no available seats on the Anderson Car, please contact us and we will work with you to reserve seats.

• Passengers that can be helped to a train seat by their traveling group can be confident that our train crew will safely store the wheelchair during the ride.
• Our Anderson Car can accommodate passengers who need to stay in their chair, as long as the chair is no wider than 23 inches. Please note that we do not have straps to lock the chair in place.
• The train bathrooms are not handicapped accessible, but we do have accessible restrooms at the station.
• Our Trail Sisters, the Overland Trail and Pacific Trail are NOT handicap accessible. You must be able to walk up 2 to 3 steps to board and walk to your seat. Please note the aisle is narrow and a wheelchair will not fit in the aisle to the seats.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions or specific needs. Our email address is info@northerncentralrailway.com.

If you would like to ride the train one way and your bike the opposite way call our station at 717 942 2370 EXT 101.

We also have a monthly Bike Aboard excursion. Check out the link for more information.

The Northern Central Railway of York falls under regulations from the Federal Government, therefore only service dogs wearing the appropriate vests are allowed on board Northern Central Railway of York trains.

Memberships are available! Please visit our membership page for more details.

• Excursions to Glen Rock will last one hour, and travel 10 miles round trip.
• Excursions to Hanover Junction will last 2.5 hours, and travel 20 miles round trip.
• Excursions to Seven Valleys will last 2.5 hours, and travel 22 miles round trip.
• Excursions to the Howard Tunnel will last 3.5 hours, and travel 28 miles round trip.

Yes, NCR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, educational, charitable organization. 

Passengers are not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages on the train. As of August 2023, Northern Central Railway of York now provides beverage service on select excursions including mixed drinks, wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. For more information check out the Beverage Service page on our site. For the select excursion visit check out the excursion details.

Smoking and use of tobacco products, including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes and vaping device are strictly prohibited on Northern Central Railway of York property and trains.

Strollers are not allowed on the train, but they can be stored at the Historic Station during the excursion. Infant carriers are allowed if the train is not full. If you choose a special event excursion and the train is full, carriers can be left in the Historic Station.

Yes! Our volunteer positions include flagger, greeter, and others. Click here to visit our volunteer page.

Yes, we have a model railroad room in our Engine House.