Ride the Wild West Express on Steam Locomotive #85: A Historic Adventure from New Freedom, PA

Witness the Wild West Aboard a Steam Locomotive

Duration

One Hour

About

Witness the exploits of the infamous Jesse James and Younger Gang, a well-known group of 19th-century outlaws! The steam and coal will be firing back as the train rolls through back in time to the wild west. During your trip to Seitzland and back, experience train travel as it was in the Wild West when this notorious group held up trains and passengers. The modern-day reenactors are using their skills for good, robbing the train for a local fellow non-profit. Come out for a good time and a great cause!

Caution: Riders will experience the sights and sounds of gunfire during the ride.

Please Note

• Tickets will be printed and available for pick up at the ticket booth on the day of the excursion.

• Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.

Coach Accommodation Options

D. Reed Anderson Car

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The D. Reed Anderson car is a replica of an 1880’s combine car. Combine cars feature both a section for passengers and a section for baggage. The D. Reed Anderson can seat up to 32 passengers, making it perfect for smaller groups. The D. Reed Anderson Features beautifully restored Hale and Kilburn 1920’s cushioned walkover seats. These seats can be reversed to face the direction of travel, ensuring great views throughout the trip. The D. Reed Anderson is the farthest coach from the locomotive while the train is traveling north, but is the closest to the locomotive while the train travels south. The D. Reed Anderson features “19th Century” heating and cooling, utilizing coal stoves in the colder months and open windows during the warm season. The D. Reed Anderson also offers 2 restrooms and is handicap accessible.

Abraham Lincoln Car

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The Abraham Lincoln is a replica of a standard 1870’s passenger coach. The Abraham Lincoln seats up to 60 passengers. The coach is furnished in an authentic Victorian style, which features plush seats that can be reversed to face the direction of travel, ensuring great views throughout the trip. The Abraham Lincoln is the second to last coach while the train is traveling north and the 2nd coach from the locomotive while the train travels south. The Abraham Lincoln features“19th Century” heating and cooling, utilizing coal stoves in the colder months and open windows during the warm season.

New Freedom Car

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The New Freedom is a replica of a standard 1860’s passenger coach. The New Freedom seats up to 56 passengers. The coach is furnished in authentic Victorian Style and Features plush seats which can be reversed to face the direction of travel. The New Freedom is the second coach while the train is traveling north and the second to last while the train travels south. The New Freedom features“19th Century” heating and cooling, utilizing coal stoves in the colder months and open windows during the warm season.

South Branch Car

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The South Branch is an 1860’s styled open air coach that seats up to 36 passengers. The South Branch features cushioned seats in the center of the car that face out to provide excellent views, in addition to wicker chairs placed in the north end of the car. The South Branch is the first coach as the train travels north, and the last car as the train travels south. In the warm season, the large windows are open to the outside air, providing gentle breezes as the train travels along. In the cold season, glass windows are installed and coal stoves provide heat.

Caboose

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This newly restored No.613 Caboose Car provided a unique passenger experience. You have the opportunity to ride in the 'best seat of the train'' in the cupola seats. There is also a restroom and air conditioning onboard. The additional seats available are wicker chairs.

Gondola

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Enjoy the outdoor elements (rain or shine) of riding along the NCR line inside the standing-only open-air Gondola car. Passengers can roam throughout the car to see all of the sights of the York County Heritage Rail Trail. This newly 1906 restored Gondola car No. 8146 was restored in 2022 for the Bike Aboard program.