Gettysburg Excursion Railway - Railpace Newsmagazine

Patriot Rail, a premier U.S. operator of short line and regional railroads, is pleased to announce the launch of the Gettysburg Excursion Railway, a revitalized heritage rail experience that brings history to life along the 25-mile rail line between Gettysburg and Mount Holly Springs. The opening marks the fourth excursion train for the company, further expanding Patriot Rail’s newly formed Excursion Division.

Patriot first entered the excursion business ten years ago with the Blue Ridge Scenic Excursion Railway based in the Blue Ridge Mountains nestled between Blue Ridge, GA and McCaysville, TN. In 2023, the company added two New Hampshire excursion trains located in Lincoln, NH, and Meredith NH, and a Rail Bike adventure in Laconia, NH.

The Gettysburg Excursion Railway features fully renovated 1950s-era Budd passenger coaches, transformed into first-class passenger railcars that preserve their historic charm while offering modern comfort—including a Café car serving snacks and refreshments to enhance the onboard experience.

Throughout the season, the Café Car will transform into a venue for special onboard events, catered by the Gettysburg College culinary group & Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel & Conference Center. Departing from the beautifully restored former Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad Depot built in 1884, this new attraction offers passengers a unique blend of historical storytelling, cultural immersion, and countryside views of Adams County.

-via Press Release

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