“A-L-L A-BOARD!” Cries out the conductor as the Stewartstown Railroad pulls out of the station on Authentic 1920’s era passenger coaches. Mighty Mo, a 1943 Gasoline-Powered locomotive roars in the distance as the engineer releases the brakes and fires up the engine. DING! DING! DING! goes the bell warning passers-by of her approach and to stay out of the way. Children and adults alike stir with excitement as the engineer blows the whistle. Sit back and relax as we take you for a ride on the historic Stewartstown Railroad.

Come and ride along with Santa on our Santa Trains, or pick pumpkins on our Pumpkin Patch Trains, or meet the Easter Bunny on our Easter Trains.

Ticket Prices

Regular Fare-
Adults – $14
Senior (age 65 and up) – $13
Children – $12 (2-12)  Children under 2 ride free
Caboose Cupola – $16

Special Event Fare – (Easter, Pumpkin Patch, Halloween, Santa Express)-
Adults – $17
Senior (age 65 & up) – $16
Children (2-12) – $15

Themed Special Trains – (Wonderland Express, Princess Express, Western Train Robbery, Galactic Express, Villain’s Express, Ice Princess Express) –
$22 per person

Cab Rides:  We offer cabs rides on all trains using one of our locomotives. There is a limit of one person in the cab on any ride. Close-toed shoes are required, and no Personal Electronic Devices can be used while the train is in motion.  Rides are $30 for Adults and children 10.  Spots are available on a first come, first served basis.

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2024 Operating Schedule  (Updated April 16, 2024)
Please note:  The Stewartstown Railroad Company reserves the right to substitute motive power and rolling stock as schedules and operating conditions permit. We apologize in advance, but our trains are not handicap accessible. Thank you for your interest in the Stewartstown Railroad.

 

Western Train Robbery

April 20 and September 28

10:00am, 11:45am, 2:30pm

This train ride will feature an old west raid on our station and a train robbery that will be interactive with passengers on the train. The Sheriff is searching for the thieves, are they hiding on the train? All actors will be dressed in period clothing. Feel free to join them in dressing in late 1800’s era clothing. ***Times listed are train departure times, please arrive 30 minutes early as we are not able to hold the train for late arrivals.*** Our train rides are rain or shine!

Please be aware there will be the sound of gunfire during this train ride. If you are bothered by loud noises in the way of gunfire (blanks will be used that have no projectile) and loud voices, this train is not for you. Young children may be bothered by loud sounds, consider using ear plugs. This ride is about 90 minutes

Adults – $17.00, Seniors (65 & Up) – $16.00, Children (2-12) – $15.00  Children under 2 rides free in an adult’s lap.

 

 

Tales from the Rails Picnic Special

May 4

11:00am, 1:00pm

Prices-

Adults – $14.00, Seniors (65 & Up) – $13.00, Children (2-12) – $12.00. Under 2 ride free.

Blue Caboose Mini Charter – $200.00

You bring your own picnic lunch, and we will provide the live entertainment. Take a relaxing train ride to the picnic grove where Matt Dodd, the singing historian will sing songs and tell stories of old railroad days gone by. Matt has a way of mixing history with music to feature historical periods and American themes. This show is for the whole family! Please feel free to bring your own lunch/snacks and drinks to enjoy while you are watching the show. There are a few picnic tables available at the picnic grove, but please feel free to bring a blanket or small folding camp chairs. ***Times listed are departure times, please arrive at the station 30 minutes early.*** Our train rides are rain or shine!

New this year! Book the Blue Caboose Mini Charter for up to 20 passengers for a flat rate. Your group will have private use of the whole caboose. Food and drinks will be allowed in the caboose.

 

Summertime Limited

June 1, August 10

Train times – 11:00 & 1:00

This train ride is a relaxing trip through the beautiful Deer Creek Valley and takes you past the Iron Bridge and to the picnic grove where you are invited to enjoy your own picnic lunch. Bring your own food, drinks, and chairs. We will layover at the picnic grove for 30 minutes to allow time to enjoy your picnic. Our train rides are rain or shine!

New! Book the Blue Caboose for up to 20 passengers for a flat rate. Your group will have private use of the whole caboose. Food and drinks will be allowed in the caboose.

Prices- Adults- $14.00, Seniors (65 & up)- $13.00, Children (2-12) – $12.00

Children under 2 ride free

Private Blue Caboose Special- $200.00

Princess Express

June 15

10:00am, 11:45am, 2:00pm

Join two Royal Princesses for a magical ride that is sure to make dreams come true! This year’s ride features Rapunzel and Beauty. Join our special guests for a magical train ride, complete with meet and greets, Storytime and a sing-and-dance-along at the picnic stop in our enchanted forest. Enjoy meet and greets and interactive activities throughout the ride. Don’t forget to wear your best royal attire! We look forward to having you join us for this enchanting ride!

***Times listed are train departure times, please arrive 30 minutes early as we are not able to hold the train for late arrivals.*** These tickets are non-refundable. Our train rides are rain or shine! This ride is about 90 minutes

Prices- $22.00 – Adult, $19.00 – Child (2-12) Children under 2 rides free in an adult’s lap

 

Explore York “Makers Spirit” Event

June 22, 2024

11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm

Come to Stewartstown and take a train ride into history on our authentic 140-year-old Farmers Short Line Railroad during York’s Makers Spirit event. Stewartstown Railroad will be running trains and offering rare behind the scenes tours of our authentic 110-year-old station and other antique railroad equipment. And while you are here, take a ride on our historic railroad, on antique equipment, pulled by one of the most unique vintage locomotives you may ever see, Stewartstown’s very own locomotive No. 9, Mighty Mo; a rare 1943 Plymouth switcher. This short excursion (30 Minutes) will wind you through the scenic Deer Creek Valley to see our historic Iron Bridge. One of seven of Stewartstown Railroad’s structures listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. And best of all, the train ride is only $5.00 per person. But this historic low fare is only available during the York Makers Spirit event. So, don’t pass up this opportunity to visit Stewartstown Railroad, an authentic American antiquity.

Price- $5.00

 

Aloha Shirt Picnic Special

July 6

Train times – 11:00 & 1:00

Aloha Shirts, or Hawaiian shirts, do you love them? If so, take a ride on the Aloha Picnic train and strut your stuff in your favorite Aloha shirt! Run to your closet and dig out your best (or worst) Aloha shirts and come out for a fun train ride! Grass skirts are optional… This train will bring a little hint of Hawaii here to Stewartstown, everyone will even receive a flower Lei! Do you have a shirt you think will win in the “Ugliest Aloha Shirt” Contest? Prizes will be awarded by train staff based on the following contest categories: Kids ages 1-10, Kids ages 11-18, Adults, Family

Ride the train to the picnic grove where you are invited to enjoy your own picnic lunch. Bring your own food, drinks, and chairs. We will layover at the picnic grove for 30 minutes to allow time to enjoy your picnic. Our train rides are rain or shine!

New! Book the Blue Caboose for up to 20 passengers for a flat rate. Your group will have private use of the whole caboose.

Prices – Adults- $14.00,Seniors (65 & up)- $13.00, Children (2-12) – $12.00

Children under 2 ride free

Private Blue Caboose Special- $200.00

 

Red, White and Blue Picnic Train

July 20

11:00am, 1:00pm

You bring your own picnic lunch, and we will provide the live entertainment. Take a relaxing train ride to the picnic grove where Matt Dodd, the singing historian will be dressed in period costume. This show features America’s greatest patriotic songs such as The Star-Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, You’re a Grand Old Flag and Yankee Doodle. He will tell the fascinating and inspiring stories behind their composition and of the people who wrote them. Matt has a way of mixing history with music to feature historical periods and American themes. This show is for the whole family! Please feel free to bring your own lunch/snacks and drinks to enjoy while you are watching the show. There are a few picnic tables available at the picnic grove, but please feel free to bring a blanket or small folding camp chairs. ***Times listed are departure times, please arrive at the station 30 minutes early.*** Our train rides are rain or shine!

New this year! Book the Blue Caboose Mini Charter for up to 20 passengers for a flat rate. Your group will have private use of the whole caboose. Food and drinks will be allowed in the caboose.

Prices-

Adults – $14.00, Seniors (65 & Up) – $13.00, Children (2-12) – $12.00. Under 2 ride free.

Blue Caboose Mini Charter – $200.00

 

Galactic Express  

August  3

10:00am, 11:45am, 2:00pm

Calling all fans for this exclusive themed train ride! Join us as we embark on a mission to explore Planet Earth. Begin your TRAIN-ing with Master Darro Lin and another famous female Space Knight! Don’t forget to wear your training robes and bring your favorite space weapon – you will need it! Participate in top-secret training at the picnic stop and enjoy interactive activities throughout the ride. It’s going to be “out of this world!” This event is for all ages! ***Times listed are train departure times, please arrive 30 minutes early as we are not able to hold the train for late arrivals.*** These tickets are non-refundable. Our train rides are rain or shine! This ride is about 90 minutes

Prices-

$22.00 – Adult, $19.00 – Child (2-12) Children under 2 rides free in an adult’s lap.

 

Villain Express with the Witch Sisters

September  21

10:00am, 11:45am, 2:00pm

Prices-

$22.00 – Adult, $19.00 – Child (2-12) Children under 2 rides free in an adult’s lap.

“Sis-ters!”

Join the three witch sisters for a spooky and silly ride in celebration of fall! Break out your Halloween costumes a little early this year, and dress to impress – or else you might get turned into a toad! Enjoy a silly story time and dance party at the picnic stop and help concoct a magic potion to help them power up the train!

***Times listed are train departure times, please arrive 30 minutes early as we are not able to hold the train for late arrivals.*** These tickets are non-refundable. Our train rides are rain or shine! This ride is about 90 minutes

 

 

Pumpkin Patch Special

October 5 & 6 and October 12 & 13

10:00am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm

Prices-

Adult – $17.00, Senior (65 & Up) – $16.00, Children (2-12) – $15.00

Blue Caboose Mini Charter- $325.00

We invite you to take a train ride in the changing fall colors to the Pumpkin Patch! Every passenger is invited to pick their own pumpkin to take home (until supplies last). This train ride is about 1 ½ hours long. Times listed are departure times. Please arrive 30 minutes early to pick up tickets in the station. Children under 2 ride free but require a ticket. Our train rides are rain or shine!

***New! Book the Blue Caboose for up to 20 passengers for a flat rate. Your group will have private use of the whole caboose.***