Northern Central Railway of York announces purchase of 80-ton locomotive
Northern Central Railway of York announces purchase of 80-ton locomotive The 80-ton locomotive, which was purchased from McHugh Locomotive Equipment, will be used to power excursions that will entertain and educate, NCR said. NEW FREEDOM, Pa. — Northern Central Railway of York
Northern Central Railway of York Appoints New Executive Director
Northern Central Railway of York Appoints New Executive Director Ashley Zimmerman NEW FREEDOM, PA – The Northern Central Railway of York Board of Directors has named Ashley Zimmerman as the non-profit organization’s new Executive Director. Zimmerman assumed the role effective immediately. Zimmerman’s background
Jody Anderson Leighty Becomes the New Chair of NCR!
After five years as serving as the Board President, Michael J. Patrick is passing the torch to Jody Anderson Leighty. Jody will be the new Chair of the Northern Central Railway of York, beginning March of 2023, after serving on
Train Tracks
Train Tracks A Quarterly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks A New (Ad)venture! I remember my first train trip. It was the early 1950s and my grandmother and I were traveling from Los Angeles to San Diego on the Santa Fe Railway. She was
A New Journey
“Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” Mark Twain Mark Twain loved trains! He crisscrossed the United States on trains and used them to traverse the European continent. Trains offered him time for contemplation, conversation, and
A Vintage Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive Comes Home
In December 2019, the Northern Central Railway of York (recently rebranded from Steam Into History) (NCR) welcomed our newest addition, a vintage Pennsylvania railroad locomotive! Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) #7249 began its life serving PRR in 1959, and most recently served