Ride a 2.5-Hour Diesel Train Excursion to Hanover Junction
Explore Southern York County by historic diesel train with a museum stop
Duration
Two and a half hours
Includes
Diesel train ride, Museum stop
Highlights
Ride a historic diesel locomotive through Southern York County countryside to Hanover Junction. Enjoy views of Heritage Rail Trail County Park and a 20-minute stop at the Hanover Junction Museum.
- Ride a 2.5-hour excursion to Hanover Junction
- Pass Heritage Rail Trail County Park from your window
- Stop over for 20 minutes at the Hanover Junction Museum
- Learn about the rail line tied to Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 journey
- Choose from several coach-car seating options
- Purchase beverages onboard, including beer, wine, mixed drinks, and soft drinks
Things to know
Arrive 30 minutes prior to boarding and check in at the gift shop for boarding passes. Wheelchair lift is not available at Hanover Junction; to exit the train, you must climb 6 steps without crew assistance.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to make your reservations, notify at least 24 hours before your excursion to transfer your tickets or receive a refund in the form of a gift certificate. We do not issue full refunds.
FAQs
Yes. Beverage service is available on this excursion, including wine, beer, mixed drinks, and soft drinks.
Plan on staying on the train unless you can climb up and down 6 steps without crew assistance. A wheelchair lift is not available at Hanover Junction.
The D. Reed Anderson coach car has two restrooms.
Meeting details
Historic New Freedom Train Station, 117 N Front St, New Freedom, PA 17349
Related locations
Hanover Junction Station
Admission includedStep onto the worn wooden platform at Hanover Junction Station and feel the weight of American history settle around you. This modest two-story depot in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, once stood at the crossroads of two vital rail lines, making Hanover Junction Station a strategic point during the Civil War. The surrounding countryside is hushed and unhurried, offering a rare chance to stand where President Lincoln himself once passed through.