middletown & hummelstown railroad

richardkwilkinson

Took Grandkids on Polar Bear Express. Combine fascination with trains, love of Polar Express story, family time and Santa. You get the idea. Could not have thought up a better experience.

C0sm080

What an awesome experience. We took our 2 1/2 year old who is train crazy on this adventure. He was so excited to be riding a train with a real conductor. We all enjoyed the stories and history presented by the friendly conductor. This was a perfect length of trip and the sights were beautiful. We plan to return again later in the fall as the leaves are changing.

htowndeb778

Every once in awhile, my husband and I go down to Middletown and take a train ride! It's relaxing, we get out and it's a nice slow ride along the the river! Worth the money!!

travel lovin' family

This ride is about an hour along a river, so was very pleasant, scenic and relaxing.Hubby loved getting to tour the RR yard and see all the work being done in the shops.

142bethl

I have been on the train several times. It is an older train, but; that adds to the historic nature of the ride. The ride is very scenic and relaxing, and, the kids just think it's plain cool to be on a train. They do themed rides at Christmas, Halloween and such. Don't expect a lot of bells and whistles or high class service. This is a historic older diesel train that you will ride, and, the station is old as well. I think it adds to the charm and nostalgia of the entire experience. Most of the ride goes through the woods and past the creek where there is alot of American Indian history. The narrator gives you alot of historic facts alog the ride. All in all, it is a fun and leisurely experience for old and young alike.

laurak426

We have ridden many trains on the northeast. This train is one of the least expensive, but you get what you pay for (train is older, and station yard is a bit rundown). With that being said, we had a wonderful time! I have a 6yr old boy and 3 yr old girl and they both enjoyed it. It is a nice ride (and one of the longer train rides) and although the train is older, and not as fixed up cosmetically, you have the option for snacks which we liked and is very comfortable. The other thing is it has a restroom, which a lot of the other trains do not. Everyone at the station was extremely nice. If your looking for a new train to enjoy, I think this is a great choice.

carola564

Everyone was very nice. The information was great. Learned a lot about the area. We would do it again.

JeffS974

The M & H railroad regular train ride is just that. Nothing spectacular. They give you a little history of the R & R and the surrounding area. The staff was nice and the ride was reasonably priced. The grandkids enjoyed the ride, especially our grandson, he loves train rides no matter what.

mitraveler434

Took the polar bear express train. It is not worth it. Cannot see anything. The park's lights were better than their "north pole". Very disappointed. The old train was neat and nostalgic but the ride was very slow

carolinam755

Very, very, very disappointed in the "Customer Service." In spite of a dangerous snowstorm that turned us back and US Weather Service reports calling for several inches of snow, widespread dangerous travel due to snow covered roads, and reduced visibility below one quarter of a mile" they won't even hear of a refund or raincheck. Classic example of greed! It is not like we just bailed for the heck of it. Wish I had read the reviews here and elsewhere before I bought tickets for a family of 5. Thank you so much. We will not be returning. Enjoy your money. I will enjoy the safety of my family.

ECtraveler12

The experience is just that, riding in an old train. There is not much to see on the ride. But I loved it! Would go back for a special ride.

miket168

Very nice 1 hour ride along the Swatara Creek. The Fall foliage trips and Santa Claus trains at Christmas are very nice also.

JenManfred

Classic fun for the kids! Wonderful programs at the holidays for the kids as well! Nice slow moving train ride, great for all those little conductors out there! Cute little gift shop as well!

IslandGirlTraveler

Sometimes you will hear live music and singing, sometimes it's Santa or even dinner on the train. It's perfect for families and little kids. The staff are very friendly and they try make sure everyone is very happy and has a good time. It's fun on holidays when the do special events and it's nice to ride on the old time train. Prices are okay, but the memories for your kids are so worth every penny.

altima2008

I decided to do something different and take the kids to something different other than strasburg railroad and ill say it was an ok expierence.We took the ice cream train and it was hardly that. Two cabooses pushed/pulled by a yard switcher. Don't get me wrong the cabooses have a historical meaning and they were pretty cool but we were expecting something like a dinner car not going out a few miles coming back then stopping 1/4 from the station getting off the train then walking a block for the ice cream. As far as the train ride really not much to see unless you like trees.The staff was courteous and helpful which made the ride not a total waste of time and money.