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Santa Train Annual Event

November 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad has begun selling tickets for its Santa Trains. 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.

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.

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Santa’s Surprise Trains (1 1/2 hours) (Sat) Nov 24, Dec 8,15, 22 & (Sun) Dec 9, 16, 23 leaving at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm. Santa visits with gifts for the children (infants thru 10 yrs). Bring a camera for pictures with Santa after the gifts are passed out. Reservations Recommended.  Empty seats will be sold to walkup passengers. Adult (12 yrs+) Fare:$16.00; Child (2-11 yrs):$9.00; Infants: (under 2 yrs):$2.00 (no seat included).

Polar Bear Express (1 1/2 hours) leaving Middletown Station at 5:00 pm sharp!

  • Sat Nov 24
  • Fri  Dec 7, 14, 21
  • Sat Dec 8, 15, 22
  • Sun Dec 9, 16, 23

We’re leaving for the North Pole to find Santa.  The Conductor will read a Christmas Story to the children.  After we find Santa, he will board the train and give each child a gift.  Then, get your camera ready for pictures with Santa.  Adult (12 yrs +): $17.00; Child (2-11 yrs): $10.00; Infants $2.00 (does not include a seat).  Live Music.  BY RESERVATION ONLY.

Reservations may be made by calling (717) 944-4435, Ext 1 with a VISA or Mastercard.

You won’t want to miss this special event!

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2010 Pumpkin Patch Train Ride

October 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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:

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Civil War Remembered

September 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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.

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Caboose Rides For Vickie’s Angel Walk

May 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

2nd Annual Ride the Rails For Cancer

On Sat., June 12 from 11am-5pm and Sun., June 13 from 11am-4pm the Conrail Historical Society is sponsoring caboose rides on the M&H tracks to benefit Vickie’s Angel Walk.

Vickie’s Angel Walk is a non profit with a mission of helping families who have difficulties paying their bills during the challenging times of fighting cancer. Their goal is to take the financial worry away from the family so the family can focus on the cancer and not their finances.

Tickets are available the day of the event at the boarding platform next to Hoffer Park for $5.00 per person and children under age 5 are $1.00.

This is the same day as the Middletown Arts & Craft Fair so there will be lots to see.

Join the fun and help families battling cancer!

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