Wild West Express Train Ride With Live Cowboy Reenactors
Ride a steam locomotive and watch a live Jesse James–era train holdup reenactment for a good cause
Duration
One Hour
Highlights
Step aboard for a one-hour steam locomotive ride featuring live actors reenacting the exploits of Jesse James and the Younger Gang. Travel to Glen Rock and back while you experience classic Wild West-style train travel.
- Board a steam locomotive for a round-trip ride
- Watch live actors portray Jesse James and the Younger Gang
- Experience 1800s-style coach cars on the line
- Support a charity-focused train robbery reenactment
- Choose from several coach accommodation options
Things to know
Riders will experience the sights and sounds of gunfire during the ride. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure and visit the Gift Shop to check in and receive your boarding passes. Children under two are requested to sit on their guardians’ laps; purchase a ticket if a seat is required.
Cancellation Policy
Contact the operator at least 24 hours prior to the excursion if you cannot make your reservation. If notified 24 hours in advance, you may transfer tickets to a different excursion or receive a refund in the form of a gift certificate. Full refunds are not issued.
FAQs
Yes. The D. Reed Anderson coach is handicapped accessible.
Yes. The D. Reed Anderson coach has two restrooms, and the No. 613 Caboose Car also has a restroom.
Yes. The South Branch is an open-air coach, and the Gondola is a standing-only open-air car.
Meeting details
Historic New Freedom Station, 117 N Front St, New Freedom, PA 17349
Related locations
Northern Central Railway
Admission includedStep onto the Northern Central Railway Trail in New Freedom, Pennsylvania, and you immediately sense the quiet rhythm of a former working railroad. Crushed limestone crunches underfoot as tall hardwoods close in on either side, filtering the light into soft, shifting patterns. The Northern Central Railway corridor stretches north along Codorus Creek, carrying walkers, cyclists, and history enthusiasts through a landscape that feels genuinely unhurried.