Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village

• SeasonRegular motorcar rides run Sundays from June 7 through September 6, 2026, from 1:00-5:00pm, with a Labor Day opening on September 7. Special-event train days continue through December 20; event hours vary by date
• Trip LengthThe current calendar describes the World War II weekend motorcar rides as 45 minutes. The operator does not publish one universal duration for every regular or seasonal ride
• ArriveCapacity is limited, advance online purchase is recommended, and the operator asks ticketed riders to arrive 15 minutes before departure. The last regular train leaves 45 minutes before closing
• ParkingThe operator describes ample parking, a drop-off area in front of the store, and a large field across the road that can accommodate buses
• AccessibilityRamps reach the station platform and first floor of the store; the second floor requires stairs. The mill has two entrance steps and a ramp connects the mill and grain elevator. The official page does not describe motorcar boarding accessibility, so call 717-927-9565 before booking
• WeatherMost motorcar cars are open to the weather. The reviewed official pages do not state a general weather-cancellation policy, so check the calendar and call before a poor-weather trip
• RestroomsThe operator says restroom facilities are portable toilets with hand-sanitizer units and that an accessible unit can be provided if desired; call ahead to arrange it
• Good ForFamilies, motorcar and short-line railroad fans, rural-history visitors, photographers, school groups, mill-history interests, and guests who enjoy self-guided historic-site walks
• ContactVisitor information: 717-927-9565 voicemail or info@maandparailroad.com. The physical visitor address is 1258 Muddy Creek Forks Road; the Society's postal mailing address is separate

Visitor trains use a group of former railroad work-crew motorcars coupled together; some cars are covered and most are open to the weather. A crew member interprets the railroad and its role in the communities along the route. The collection also includes original Ma & Pa equipment such as EMD SW9 No. 82, a caboose, flatcar No. 110, and other restoration projects, but the operator advertises the motorcar maintenance train for regular public rides.