One of the projects the winter of 2008-09 was painting an ALCO S-6 locomotive. It was bought new by Western Maryland in the 1950’s. A group of men restored the engine to it’s original colors in six weeks.
Here is a before picture:
And After:
The Middletown Hummelstown Railroad uses this locomotive to move freight.
It is available for photo charter trips.
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The Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad has begun its Santa’s Surprise Trains for 2009. Santa visits with gifts for all the children ages 2-11, plus returns after Gift Time for pictures. Bring a camera and save the memories. There’s plenty of time to watch out the window and enjoy the scenery in Swatara Creek Valley and listen to the live Christmas Music.
The trains will leave the Middletown Station at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm on
Friday November 27;
Saturday Nov 28; December 12 & 19;
and Sunday: Dec 13 & 20.
Reservations recommended. Adults (12 yrs & up): $16.00 Child (2-11 yrs): $9.00 Infants (does not include a seat): $2.00
If your daytime is all filled up, then join Santa in the evening for a ride on the Polar Bear Express. A story about a Polar Bear and Santa will be read, while the children watch for Santa to appear at the North Pole. Enjoy the beautiful Christmas Light Display in Hoffer Park on the way out the line and coming back to the Station, as well as the lights along the tracks on the way to the North Pole.
The train pulls out of the Middletown Station
on Fridays: Nov 27 at 4:30 pm; Dec 4, 11, & 18 at 6:30pm.
Saturday: Nov 28; Dec 5, 12, 19 at 4:30pm.
Sunday: Dec 6, 13, & 20 at 4:30 pm
Reservations required. Adults (12 yrs & up): $17.00 Child (2-11 yrs): $10.00 Infants (does not include a seat): $2.00
Reservations may be made by calling (717) 944-4435, Ext 0 with a VISA or Mastercard.
You won’t want to miss this special event!
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Come enjoy a one hour and fifteen minute round trip train ride through the Swatara Creek Valley!
Our conductor gives a narration of the history and folklore of the area. Regular Train Trip Prices [special events are priced differently - see schedule]Adult (12 yrs. & up) $12.00
Seniors (60+ yrs) $10.00
Child (2 to 11 yrs.) $7.00
Infants under 2 yrs are free (seat not included)
FOR INFORMATION:
Call 717-944-4435 ext 0
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