Fall Foliage Train Ride in New Freedom, PA

Hanover Junction Flyer on the Trail Sisters

Duration

2.5 Hours

About

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. Enjoy the Mid Century coach car by visiting both cars during the trip.

Please Note

• Please visit our Gift Shop to check in and receive your boarding pass.
• Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
• Train Boards at New Freedom Historic Station 117 North Front Street
• Wheelchair lift is not available at Hanover Junction; passengers who wish to exit the train must be able to climb up and down 6 steps without crew assistance.

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

Overland Trail Lounge Car

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The Overland Trail was built by the Pullman Standard Car Manufacturing Company in 1949. The 39-seat club-lounge car was originally owned by Southern Pacific Railroad and then Amtrak. It features a Streamline Moderne design, a quarter-circle bar, and a barbershop. The Overland Trail has been in the care of Bill Hatrick since 1987.

Pacific Trail Passenger Car

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The Pacific Trail was built by the Pullman Standard Car Manufacturing Company. It was delivered to Union Pacific Railroad in 1950 and was eventually sold to Amtrak. The 44-seat chair car was used for second-class travel and features plenty of legroom and restrooms. The Pacific Trail was purchased by Bill Hatrick in 1983.

Both passenger cars are enclosed and fully air-conditioned.