Jan 14, 2010

Steam train might be headed to York County rail trail



(York Daily Record) A group of local private investors is proposing to operate a steam train along the York County rail trail from New Freedom to Hanover Junction.
If approved by the county commissioners, construction would begin soon on a Civil War-era style locomotive, tender and passenger cars, expected to arrive in the county within three years, according to a news release from Steam into History Inc.
The group, which made its presentation this morning, is asking commissioners to approve an operating agreement permitting use of the county-owned railroad tracks. Continued



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