Friends of the Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad

Don’t forget to join us this weekend, Saturday April 13th for our Lincoln funeral train recreation. Experience real local Lancaster county history on the stone gables estate property.

Train rides begin at 9am departing on the hour until 3pm. Take a narrated ride on a portion of the original main line between Harrisburg and Philadelphia while experiencing the Lincoln funeral train traveling over its original somber journey.

Please visit www.stonegablesestate.com for more event info and tickets.

📸 credits to Kevin Madore

Please join us on Saturday April 13th for the return of our Lincoln funeral train event. Take a ride on part of the original right-of-way the Lincoln funeral train traveled on its journey back to Illinois.

Tour the one of a kind full scale replica of the Lincoln funeral car.

Trains will depart on the hour beginning at 9am until 3pm.

Please visit https://www.stonegablesestate.com/harrisburg-lincoln-lancaster-railroad for more event information and prices.

We are getting ready to kick off the 2024 operating season! Our first day of operations are scheduled for March 23rd along with the 29th and 30th. This is our Easter season with trains departing on the hour beginning at 9am until 3pm.

Please visit https://www.stonegablesestate.com/harrisburg-lincoln-lancaster-railroad to find out more information on our Easter trains.

Harrisburg, Lincoln, Lancaster Railroad Stone Gables Estate is the perfect place to hold your “Events with a Purpose”. Two exquisite venues that sprawl over 275 acres of scenic vistas and trails.

Happy New year to all as we look forward to 2024! Stay tuned for big things happening throughout the new year, and most importantly, thank you to all of you for making this a successful year!

As the year draws to an end, we would like to extend the deepest thank you to all who have supported our operation and came out to ride with us in 2023. Our crews work behind the scenes and long hours at times throughout the year to ensure you have a wonderful and safe experience. With the holiday season winding down, we have already began working on organizing events and an operating schedule for 2024. During the down time, the locomotive will undergo standard maintenance that’s required due to normal wear and tear. More info on stonegable estates and the starbarn for 2024 operations can be found at www.stonegablesestate.com

From the crew of the 331, thank you and see you in 2024!

We are happy to congratulate Frank DeStefano
on qualifying as an engineer this week at the HL&LR, seen here with Gen. Superintendent Steve Torrico.

HLLR Gen. Superintendent Steve Torrico congratulates Tommy Gears & J.C. McHugh on becoming qualified Engineers & Firemen on the Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad.

Crew Members Ted Merrill, Nate Heffner, & Mike Yingling pose on #331 During a recent charter

July 4th Stone Gables Estate will be open and the HL&LRR will be running! Tickets can be purchased on our website.

This Memorial Day weekend, the HL&LRR will be running! This superhero themed event will be fun for the whole family. We hope to see you there!

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We at the HL&LRR would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter, and thank everyone who came out to ride the Bunny Bunny Hop Express this week! We look forward to seeing you all soon on April 22nd for the Lincoln Funeral Train Commemoration!

More work continues on the Annual inspection of locomotive #331. A correct oil firing valve sourced from Hayden Seybold has been installed, and the new throttle valve Designed and by our CMO Alex Horneman has been installed and tested and seats perfectly.
We would also like to thank JC McHugh of MCHUGH LOCOMOTIVE AND EQUIPMENT for donating time and materials machining the new throttle valve spool. Looking forward to the start of the operating season soon!

Looking for a Fun Family easter Weekend? On April 7th and 8th, the Harrisburg Lincoln and Lancaster rail road will be opening for the 2023 season with our popular Bunny Hop Express train rides! On Friday April 7th, there will also be Easter themed events on the Stone Gables Estate property including activities such as an Egg Hunt, petting zoo, vendors, and Ice cream made using our 1/3rd scale Steam Tractor!
Tickets for this event can be found at:

https://www.stonegablesestate.com/public-events

PRR No. 331 Exits the train shed amongst the fog bound for Belmont Station. The train will tie up there for the evening Christmas light drive through, it’s proper oil headlamp illuminating the rails ahead.

Tickets for the Christmas light drive through and the train can be purchased at

https://www.stonegablesestate.com/public-events

We would like to welcome the Harrisburg Lincoln and Lancaster Railroads Newest Fireman to the team, Mr. Kurtis Hooey. Kurtis Has joined us for our very busy christmas season and has has done an excellent job of learning to fire rather quickly. We are glad to have him onboard!

HLLRR Cab oil lamp to illuminate the steam gauge. Authentic custom from Kirkman Lanterns.

I had to start firing up our locomotive this morning at 0400. First order of biz was lighting the new, replica, 1860s, oil lamps custom made Cornus by Madison Kirkman & Kirkman Lanterns. Seen herr the water glass lamp and steam gauge lamp. Couldn't be more pleased with the quality and attention to authentic details!

Our first Pumpkin Patch is.in the books, very much fun for all the families. Top, L- Steve Torrico platform agent. R- Chris Werner as our scarecrow. Bottom L to R, Brakeman Nate Heffner, Conductor Mike Yingling, Engineer Ted Merrill, Fireman Frank DeStefano. Great crew today!

🍂PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS! 🍂
September 24th, 2022
October 1st, 2022

Enjoy a narrated fall train excursion through the center of Stone Gables Estate on the Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad. Find yourself a pumpkin from the patch and enjoy a day full of fall activities!

Purchase your tickets today!
http://www.stonegablesestate.com/public-events

Pumpkin Patch Trains coming Sept 24, Oct 1.

Special run on Sept 14, 4:15pm, ride the train and is it the Lincoln Museum and tour the Lincoln Funeral car. $15 adults, $10 child. www.Stonegablesestate.com

Stone Gables Estate - "Events with a Purpose" Stone Gables Estate is the perfect place to hold your “Events with a Purpose”. Two exquisite venues that sprawl over 275 acres of scenic vistas and trails.

The popular Santa Express is back this Christmas season. www.stonegablesestate.com for tickets and information

Pumpkin Patch Express tickets now online, Saturday Sept 24 & Oct 1. www.stonegablesestate.com

Couldn't say enough how fantastic the work Madison Kirkman did on our oil powered head lamp. Thank you Madison! We are very proud of your work.

Happy Decoration Day from the HL&L,
Engineer Ted Merrill on left, Fireman Nate Heffner on the right.