Christmas Elves Express — Northern Central Railway

Name: Christmas Elves Express — Northern Central Railway 2026
Start: 2026-11-27
End: 2026-11-29
Location: Historic New Freedom Train Station

Run by Northern Central Railway of York
Historic New Freedom Train Station — New Freedom, Pennsylvania, United States

Next: Nov 27–29, 2026

A Thanksgiving-weekend family train in New Freedom, Pennsylvania, with characters, music, dancing and snow.

Updated October 30, 2026

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Next edition

Nov 27–29, 2026

Thanksgiving weekend only: Nov 27, 28 and 29.

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About this event

Northern Central Railway of York runs the Christmas Elves Express from the Historic New Freedom Train Station in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. The operator describes it as a family ride with fun characters, music, dancing and snow.

It is advertised as a Thanksgiving weekend event only, separate from the railway's Santa Express.

What to expect

An interactive family ride with characters, music, dancing and snow. The operator offers it on Thanksgiving weekend only.

Practical info

Boards at the Historic New Freedom Train Station, 117 N. Front Street, New Freedom, PA 17349. Tickets are sold through the railway's FareHarbor booking page. Phone (717) 942-2370.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Christmas Elves Express run?▾

It is a Thanksgiving weekend event only.

Where does it leave from?▾

It boards at the Historic New Freedom Train Station, 117 N. Front Street, New Freedom, Pennsylvania.

What is on board?▾

The operator lists fun characters, music, dancing and snow.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 28, 2026 from the official site: northerncentralrailway.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: northerncentralrailway.com