Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad

Railroad Track Damaged By Flooding

2011-09-21T14:43:57Z

Here are some pictures taken in September 2011 by Frankie to show the track by our Civil War Field. Sadly, it has made us cancel the Civil War Reenactment for this year.

Pictures from the home page:

Track to flooded field

Field where the reenactment occurs

Come Ride The Easter Bunny Express

2011-06-28T22:57:51Z

For 2011 this special event train will run
April 16 & 17 and April 22 & 23 departing 11:00am and 1:30 pm (1 to 1 1/2 hours)
The Bunny will stop by with treats for the children.
Enjoy the Springtime view of scenic Swatara Creek Valley.
We encourage you to bring a camera and save the memories.
Adults $ 14.00; Children (2-11 yrs) $8.00. (Infants: $2.00. Seat not included.)
Reservations highly recommended; we will sell empty seats to our walkup passengers.

Moving The 1932 Red Arrow Trolley

2011-02-22T18:46:15Z

This trolley’s wheels were too wide for the standard track and it had been sitting in the yard under a tarp for many years. It has been regauged to fit the regular track and moved into the Engine house for restoration work.

In the video you can see it being moved and hear some of it’s history.

Thinking Back On 2010

2011-06-28T20:40:57Z

Thank you!

As we wrap up 2010 we wish to say a big thank you to all the customers, workers, and volunteers that helped make this a good year. We were able to have

Trolley rides,
Caboose rides,
Dinner trains,
Holiday trains,
Regular trains, and
a Civil War reenactment.

This year we also:

restored a passenger car,
cleaned up a lot of the yard for our transload project, and
re-gauged the Red Arrow Trolley and put it in the shop for further restoration.

We look forward to an even better year in 2011.

2010 Pumpkin Patch Train Ride

2010-10-07T03:30:50Z

Our train stops at a Farmers Field for the children to pick a pumpkin of their own. Dress warm and wear comfortable shoes for your trip into the field. Lots of time for pictures with the scarecrows, so bring a camera and record the memories.

Call (717)944-4435 ext 0 to reserve your seat!

October 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31(2 hours)
Departing 3:30 pm only
Adult (12 yrs+) Fare: $17.00; Children (2-11 yrs) $10.00; Infants (under 2 yrs.-no seat included) $2. By reservation only.

Here’s some pictures of the fun from previous years:

Civil War Remembered

2010-09-21T01:06:39Z

This year’s reenactment is scheduled for Saturday, September 25 at 11:00am & 2:30pm and Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 11:00am.

It’s a great history lesson for everyone. Adult Fare:$20.00; Children (6-11 yrs) Fare: $10.00. Not appropriate for children under 6 years of age. Reservations Highly Recommended: we don’t want you to miss this ride! Call 717-944-4435 ext 0.

Here are some pictures from previous years.

Come Ride A Trolley!

2011-06-28T23:23:52Z

In 1984 Mr. Wendell Dillinger bought the 441 Rio De Janiero Tram/Rio JT from The Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin, Illinois. This trolley was built in 1909.

In May 2007 it looked liked this:

By August of 2007 it was well into the restoration process. Here’s the newly restored inside:

In October of 2007 it was out of the barn and on the tracks again!

Since then it has been used for special occasions including the Middletown Autumn fests.

If you have never had the pleasure of riding in an open trolley you should come visit. Come hear the clang, clang, clang of the trolley!