Northern Central Railway is an excursion railroad that makes time travel possible! It's an authentic, one-of-a-kind experience with presidents and generals, experience the Wild West, enjoy the spirit of the season any time of year, and literally ride along the very rails that helped build and save our nation.
It’s a breathtaking journey through gorgeous countryside that brings out the child in all of us.
Northern Central Railway is an excursion railroad that makes time travel possible! It's an authentic, one-of-a-kind experience with presidents and generals, experience the Wild West, enjoy the spirit of the season any time of year, and literally ride along the very rails that helped build and save our nation.
It’s a breathtaking journey through gorgeous countryside that brings out the child in all of us.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Seasonally: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December; Closed on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals, Bicycle
Parking: Free On-site, Street, Bus, Bicycle
Available: Guided Tour, Concessions, Family Restroom, Gift Shop, Souvenirs
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Insider Info
Please arrive up to 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled event or ride.
Don't forget to dress appropriately and comfortably for the weather.
Check out parking if parking on the street.
Fun Facts
The William H. Simpson No. 17 is an authentic replica of the 1860's steam locomotive. Ironically, it is their newest piece of locomotive stock at only 9 years old.
President Abraham Lincoln rode on this line to deliver one of the greatest speeches in history, the Gettysburg Address.
The world's oldest rail tunnel with active rials, Howard Tunnel, lies along the NCRR tracks, and the nationally-recognized York County Heritage Rail follows along the tracks for the length of the trip.
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Northern Central Railway is an excursion railroad that makes time travel possible! It's an authentic, one-of-a-kind experience with presidents and generals, experience the Wild West, enjoy the spirit of the season any time of year, and literally ride along the very rails that helped build and save our nation.
It’s a breathtaking journey through gorgeous countryside that brings out the child in all of us.
NCR is hosting their first S.T.E.A.M. train excursion. Children of all ages can enjoy a hands-on educational S.T.E.A.M. fair and train ride in a two-hour time frame. Stations will be set up for each letter of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) at the NCR’s Engine House prior to the train excursions to Glen Rock. The train will depart from New Freedom Station and return to the Engine House. Each child will leave with their S.T.E.A.M. creations!
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EXTRA FUN
Insider Info
Please arrive up to 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled event or ride.
Don't forget to dress appropriately and comfortably for the weather.
Check out parking if parking on the street.
Fun Facts
The William H. Simpson No. 17 is an authentic replica of the 1860's steam locomotive. Ironically, it is their newest piece of locomotive stock at only 9 years old.
President Abraham Lincoln rode on this line to deliver one of the greatest speeches in history, the Gettysburg Address.
The world's oldest rail tunnel with active rials, Howard Tunnel, lies along the NCRR tracks, and the nationally-recognized York County Heritage Rail follows along the tracks for the length of the trip.
NCR is hosting their first S.T.E.A.M. train excursion. Children of all ages can enjoy a hands-on educational S.T.E.A.M. fair and train ride in a two-hour time frame. Stations will be set up for each letter of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) at the NCR’s Engine House prior to the train excursions to Glen Rock. The train will depart from New Freedom Station and return to the Engine House. Each child will leave with their S.T.E.A.M. creations!
NCR is hosting their first S.T.E.A.M. trai
NCR is hosting their first S.T.E.A.M. train excursion. Children of all ages can enjoy a hands-on educational S.T.E.A.M. fair and train ride in a two-hour time frame. Stations will be set up for each letter of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) at the NCR’s Engine House prior to the train excursions to Glen Rock. The train will depart from New Freedom Station and return to the Engine House. Each child will leave with their S.T.E.A.M. creations!
Get ready for a space adventure on the Galactic Express! Climb aboard for a ride with your favorite space heroes and villains. After your excursion, enjoy galaxy-themed activities and take a picture with a galactic trooper, galaxy knight, or space bounty hunter.
Join the fun and dress as your favorite light or dark side character!
This is the way—to have fun with the whole family this spring!
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
Get ready for a space adventure on the Gal
Get ready for a space adventure on the Galactic Express! Climb aboard for a ride with your favorite space heroes and villains. After your excursion, enjoy galaxy-themed activities and take a picture with a galactic trooper, galaxy knight, or space bounty hunter.
Join the fun and dress as your favorite light or dark side character!
This is the way—to have fun with the whole family this spring!
Get ready for a space adventure on the Galactic Express! Climb aboard for a ride with your favorite space heroes and villains. After your excursion, enjoy galaxy-themed activities and take a picture with a galactic trooper, galaxy knight, or space bounty hunter.
Get ready for a space adventure on the Gal
Get ready for a space adventure on the Galactic Express! Climb aboard for a ride with your favorite space heroes and villains. After your excursion, enjoy galaxy-themed activities and take a picture with a galactic trooper, galaxy knight, or space bounty hunter.
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 when President Abraham Lincoln rode these tracks on his way to Gettysburg to deliver the Gettysburg Address. The excursion includes a 20-minute stopover at the Hanover Junction Museum.
Outside your window is the beautiful Herit
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 when President Abraham Lincoln rode these tracks on his way to Gettysburg to deliver the Gettysburg Address. The excursion includes a 20-minute stopover at the Hanover Junction Museum.
Treat Mom to this special run to Glen Rock with our historic 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. Learn about the history of the towns and villages you pass along the way.
Join us in the gift shop after your excursion to pick up a special gift for Mom, Grandma, and the special mom-like figure in your life.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
Treat Mom to this special run to Glen Rock
Treat Mom to this special run to Glen Rock with our historic 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. Learn about the history of the towns and villages you pass along the way.
Join us in the gift shop after your excursion to pick up a special gift for Mom, Grandma, and the special mom-like figure in your life.
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 through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Learn about the history of the towns and villages you pass along the way.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
Travel to Glen Rock, PA and back with our
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 through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Learn about the history of the towns and villages you pass along the way.
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 the country!
Your ticket (adult or child) includes a choice of a complimentary boxed lunch.
Turkey & American Cheese Sandwich
Ham & American Cheese Sandwich
Lunches include potato chips, cookie, and bottled water.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
Join us for a gorgeous 30-mile round trip
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 the country!
Your ticket (adult or child) includes a choice of a complimentary boxed lunch.
Turkey & American Cheese Sandwich
Ham & American Cheese Sandwich
Lunches include potato chips, cookie, and bottled water.
Bike Aboard the NCR! 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 to Hanover Junction then ride your bike back New Freedom. Northern Central Railway’s restored gondola car will accommodate your bike as you relax.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
Bike Aboard the NCR! Purchase a one-w
Bike Aboard the NCR! 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 to Hanover Junction then ride your bike back New Freedom. Northern Central Railway’s restored gondola car will accommodate your bike as you relax.
Bike Aboard the NCR! Purchase a one-way ticket that allows you to split your journey between the train and your bike.
Depart from Brillhart Station for a train ride to New Freedom then ride your bike back Brillhart Station. Northern Central Railway’s restored gondola car will accommodate your bike as you relax.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
Bike Aboard the NCR! Purchase a one-w
Bike Aboard the NCR! Purchase a one-way ticket that allows you to split your journey between the train and your bike.
Depart from Brillhart Station for a train ride to New Freedom then ride your bike back Brillhart Station. Northern Central Railway’s restored gondola car will accommodate your bike as you relax.
Get on board for the Reading Express! Enjoy the scenery of the Heritage Rail Trail County Park as the you listen to a story read by our special guest, Susan Lowe who is the author of Charlie’s Adventures on the Train! Hear all about “Charlie's adventures on the Train” as you take your very own adventure aboard Northern Central Railway of York
Pick up a copy of the book and get it signed by the author.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
Get on board for the Reading Express! Enjo
Get on board for the Reading Express! Enjoy the scenery of the Heritage Rail Trail County Park as the you listen to a story read by our special guest, Susan Lowe who is the author of Charlie’s Adventures on the Train! Hear all about “Charlie's adventures on the Train” as you take your very own adventure aboard Northern Central Railway of York
Pick up a copy of the book and get it signed by the author.
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 the country!
Your ticket (adult or child) includes a choice of a complimentary boxed lunch.
Turkey & American Cheese Sandwich
Ham & American Cheese Sandwich
Lunches include potato chips, cookie, and bottled water.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
Join us for a gorgeous 30-mile round trip
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 the country!
Your ticket (adult or child) includes a choice of a complimentary boxed lunch.
Turkey & American Cheese Sandwich
Ham & American Cheese Sandwich
Lunches include potato chips, cookie, and bottled water.
Bike Aboard the NCR! 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 to Hanover Junction then ride your bike back New Freedom. Northern Central Railway’s restored gondola car will accommodate your bike as you relax.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
Bike Aboard the NCR! Purchase a one-w
Bike Aboard the NCR! 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 to Hanover Junction then ride your bike back New Freedom. Northern Central Railway’s restored gondola car will accommodate your bike as you relax.
Bike Aboard the NCR! Purchase a one-way ticket that allows you to split your journey between the train and your bike.
Depart from Brillhart Station for a train ride to New Freedom then ride your bike back Brillhart Station. Northern Central Railway’s restored gondola car will accommodate your bike as you relax.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
Bike Aboard the NCR! Purchase a one-w
Bike Aboard the NCR! Purchase a one-way ticket that allows you to split your journey between the train and your bike.
Depart from Brillhart Station for a train ride to New Freedom then ride your bike back Brillhart Station. Northern Central Railway’s restored gondola car will accommodate your bike as you relax.
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 through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Learn about the history of the towns and villages you pass along the way.
***Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.***
Travel to Glen Rock, PA and back with our
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 through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Learn about the history of the towns and villages you pass along the way.
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 when President Abraham Lincoln rode these tracks on his way to Gettysburg to deliver the Gettysburg Address. The excursion includes a 20-minute stopover at the Hanover Junction Museum.
Outside your window is the beautiful Herit
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 when President Abraham Lincoln rode these tracks on his way to Gettysburg to deliver the Gettysburg Address. The excursion includes a 20-minute stopover at the Hanover Junction Museum.
All Aboard for a royally good time! Mingle with Snow White and Sleeping Beauty during a trip to Glen Rock and back on the scenic Northern Central Railway. After the ride, all princesses are invited for princess crafts and activities on the Freedom Green.
Join in the fun and dress as your favorite princess.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
All Aboard for a royally good time! Mingle
All Aboard for a royally good time! Mingle with Snow White and Sleeping Beauty during a trip to Glen Rock and back on the scenic Northern Central Railway. After the ride, all princesses are invited for princess crafts and activities on the Freedom Green.
Join in the fun and dress as your favorite princess.
All Aboard for a royally good time! Mingle with Snow White and Sleeping Beauty during a trip to Glen Rock and back on the scenic Northern Central Railway. After the ride, all princesses are invited for princess crafts and activities on the Freedom Green.
Join in the fun and dress as your favorite princess.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
All Aboard for a royally good time! Mingle
All Aboard for a royally good time! Mingle with Snow White and Sleeping Beauty during a trip to Glen Rock and back on the scenic Northern Central Railway. After the ride, all princesses are invited for princess crafts and activities on the Freedom Green.
Join in the fun and dress as your favorite princess.
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 in the Wild West when this notorious group held up trains and passengers. The modern-day reenactors are using their skills for good, robbing the train for donations! Come out for a good time, and bring your cash donations for a great cause.
Witness the exploits of the infamous outla
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 in the Wild West when this notorious group held up trains and passengers. The modern-day reenactors are using their skills for good, robbing the train for donations! Come out for a good time, and bring your cash donations for a great cause.
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 in the Wild West when this notorious group held up trains and passengers. The modern-day reenactors are using their skills for good, robbing the train for donations! Come out for a good time, and bring your cash donations for a great cause.
Witness the exploits of the infamous outla
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 in the Wild West when this notorious group held up trains and passengers. The modern-day reenactors are using their skills for good, robbing the train for donations! Come out for a good time, and bring your cash donations for a great cause.
Kids will actively participate in a wide variety of learning activities that will introduce them to the magic of train travel, the mechanics of trains, and the science to be discovered up and down the tracks. This “train camp” will both entertain and educate.
Junior Engineers – Ages 6 to 8 years old
All camp curriculum meets PA State Standards and is taught by a licensed PA State S.T.E.A.M. teacher.
Kids will actively participate in a wide v
Kids will actively participate in a wide variety of learning activities that will introduce them to the magic of train travel, the mechanics of trains, and the science to be discovered up and down the tracks. This “train camp” will both entertain and educate.
Junior Engineers – Ages 6 to 8 years old
All camp curriculum meets PA State Standards and is taught by a licensed PA State S.T.E.A.M. teacher.
Kids will actively participate in a wide variety of learning activities that will introduce them to the magic of train travel, the mechanics of trains, and the science to be discovered up and down the tracks. This “train camp” will both entertain and educate.
Junior Engineers – Ages 6 to 8 years old
Senior Engineers – Ages 9 to 12 years old
All camp curriculum meets PA State Standards and is taught by a licensed PA State S.T.E.A.M. teacher.
Kids will actively participate in a wide v
Kids will actively participate in a wide variety of learning activities that will introduce them to the magic of train travel, the mechanics of trains, and the science to be discovered up and down the tracks. This “train camp” will both entertain and educate.
Junior Engineers – Ages 6 to 8 years old
Senior Engineers – Ages 9 to 12 years old
All camp curriculum meets PA State Standards and is taught by a licensed PA State S.T.E.A.M. teacher.
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 through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Learn about the history of the towns and villages you pass along the way.
***Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.***
Travel to Glen Rock, PA and back with our
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 through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Learn about the history of the towns and villages you pass along the way.
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 through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Learn about the history of the towns and villages you pass along the way.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding.
Travel to Glen Rock, PA and back with our
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 through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Learn about the history of the towns and villages you pass along the way.