Ticket for Train Ride Back to New Freedom
Details
RSVP to this event if you have purchased your train ticket to get back to New Freedom.
***You need to be at the station by 12:55 for boarding/check-in.*** I was told that the train may arrive a little before 1:00 pm and it usually departs by 1:10, latest.
Seats get sold out fast. If you can’t get a seat on this day, you can try another day and ask If anyone wants to go biking with you on that day or you could do a 2-way trip instead of 1-way If you don’t want to bike up to Brillhart Station.
Bike Aboard - Brillhart to New Freedom
Cost is $29.99 per adult (age 13+) and $12.99 for children
16.5 miles, 1.5 hours
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
E-Bike Notification - Only class 1 E-bikes are permitted on the Heritage Rail Trail and Bike Aboard train ride excursions.
STEP 1: CHOOSE WHICH TRAIN COACH YOU WANT TO RIDE IN
Abraham Lincoln Coach (1860s green seats).
For details, see “Abraham Lincoln” Coach - Northern Central Railway
**D. Reed Anderson Coach ** (1920’s beige seats, has two restrooms and a stove).
For details, see https://www.northerncentralrailway.com/coach-accommodations/d-reed-anderson-combine-car/
**New Freedom Coach ** (1860s red velvet seats)
For details see “New Freedom “ Coach - Northern Central Railway
**The South Branch Coach ** (window-facing bench seats)
For details, see “South Branch” Coach - Northern Central Railway
If you need to change your ticket date and time, the Northern Central Railway said they are happy to help you rebook to another date/excursion. Please email [info@www.northerncentralrailway.com](mailto:info@www.northerncentralrailway.com) or call 717-942-2370 for assistance.
STEP 2: BOOK YOUR TICKET(S) at Bike Aboard - Northern Central Railway for Bike Aboard - Brillhart to New Freedom on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
STEP 3: CHECK YOUR EMAIL INBOX FOR YOUR TICKET(S)
Boarding passes will be available at the station on the day of your scheduled excursion. As always, we are available to assist at 717-942-2370.
Guests are welcome to bring snacks on the train. Drinks must be in a container with a secure lid. There are also snacks and drinks available for purchase in the gift shop.
STEP 4: RSVP and if you like, post a comment to let others know which car and which seats you booked so they can try to get nearby seats
