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    Ride a 2.5-Hour Steam Train Excursion in New Freedom

    Ride behind No. 17 steam locomotive to Hanover Junction with a museum stop

    4.7 stars• 935 reviews

    Duration

    Two and a half hours

    Includes

    Steam train ride, Museum stop

    Highlights

    Ride an authentic replica steam locomotive through southern York County countryside and Heritage Rail Trail County Park on a round-trip to Hanover Junction. Stop at the Hanover Junction Museum and hear local history along the way

    • Ride the William H. Simpson No. 17 replica steam locomotive
    • Travel through Heritage Rail Trail County Park and southern York County
    • Stop for 20 minutes at the Hanover Junction Museum
    • Learn about the area’s towns and villages during the ride
    • Choose from several coach cars, including an open-air option
    • Buy beverage service onboard including wine, beer, mixed drinks, and soft drinks

    Things to know

    Arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding and check in at the gift shop for your boarding pass. At Hanover Junction, there is no wheelchair lift; to exit the train you must climb 6 steps without crew assistance.

    Cancellation Policy

    Notify at least 24 hours prior to your excursion to transfer tickets to a different excursion or receive a refund in the form of a gift certificate. Full refunds are not issued.

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    FAQs

    Plan to stay on the train if you can’t climb stairs. Hanover Junction does not have a wheelchair lift, and to exit you must climb up and down 6 steps without crew assistance.

    Yes. The D. Reed Anderson coach has two restrooms.

    Yes. Beverage service is available on this excursion, including wine, beer, mixed drinks, and soft drinks.

    Meeting details

    Historic New Freedom Station 117 N Front St New Freedom, PA US 17349

    Experience provided by Northern Central Railway

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    Adult

    $53.99

    Ages 13+ •It is requested that children under two sit on their guardians’ laps. If a seat is required, please purchase a ticket

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    Child

    $35.97

    Ages 2-12 •It is requested that children under two sit on their guardians’ laps. If a seat is required, please purchase a ticket

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    New Freedom Membership

    $1

    All Ages • Unlimited Train Rides for Membership Holder •  10% Discount on all gift shop purchases • No. 17 pin • Membership Tee

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