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
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.
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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.
Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals, Bicycle
Parking: Free On-site, Street, Bus, Bicycle
Available: Guided Tour, Concessions, Family Restroom, Gift Shop, Souvenirs
How You Can Follow...
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.