We’ll be having a work weekend on May 13, 14, and 15. Our plan is to spike some ties near the Iron Bridge, Maybe do some tamping and aligning, and probably some tie replacement out on the line. If you’d like to come by, see what we do on the railroad, learn how to operate… Continue reading May Work Weekend
Happy New Year! The Stewartstown Railroad has posted its schedule for Volunteer Work weekends on the railroad for 2022. As an all volunteer organization, these weekend are about the only time when we’re able to work on our track, equipment, and infrastructure. If you have any skills regarding construction or maintenance, you could help us… Continue reading 2022 Work Weekends Scheduled – Volunteers Wanted!
Tickets for our 2021 Santa Trains are available now, and are selling fast! We have three trains a day every Saturday and Sunday, starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and the seats are filling up quickly. For more information, and to purchase tickets, click https://stewartstownrailroadco.com/train-rides/
Here is the announcement that a lot of you have been waiting for! Rail Bikes have come to Stewartstown Railroad! If you are interested in taking a rail bike ride, book you ride soon, the bikes have limited capacity and they are expected to sell out fast! The rail bikes are owned and operated by… Continue reading Rail Bikes are ready to Ride!
On January 19th, 2021, the Stewartstown Railroad received a new-to-us Transfer Caboose. Purchased from the defunct Modoc Railroad academy, we had it trucked from Illinois. After some refurbishment, we hope to make the car accessible to riders in wheelchairs or scooters.
In preparation for the many trains that we’ll be running during the holiday season, Stewartstown Railroad Company will be having a Rules Class. We will review the timetable and operating rules for railroad train operations. This class is required for all train crew personnel. It is also a good starting point for new volunteers to… Continue reading Rules Class- November 21, 2020
It is with great regret that we have decided to cancel the Steam Train excursions scheduled during the month of July 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic, CDC health guidelines, and state mandates were all significant factors in this difficult decision. We plan to bring steam trains back next year in 2021. We also apologize for any… Continue reading Steam Trains for 2020 have been cancelled
We hope you are staying safe and at home. The annual Rules Class that was scheduled to be held on April 25th has been postponed. We will announce a new date when operations return back to normal. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you.
Santa Trains begin this weekend! What says Christmas more than a train ride with Santa, singing carols, taking pictures with the Jolly Old Elf, in our warm, enclosed 1920’s coach! Trains run Saturdays and Sundays, from now until Christmas. Pricing and tickets can be purchased here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16189/stewartstown-railroad
The Stewartstown Railroad Company, located just minutes from the Pennsylvania and Maryland State Line, will operate Fall Leaf Excursion Trains on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4. Come experience the enchanting Deer Creek Valley as we take you into a land time forgot. Enjoy the cool, crisp fall air as we pass deer, small… Continue reading Stewartstown Railroad Fall Foliage Trains
