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Mimosa Express: A 2.5‑Hour Sunday Spin from New Freedom to Seven Valleys Aboard 1800‑Era Coach Cars
A 2.5-hour round-trip on Northern Central Railway’s restored 1800 coach cars with one Mornin’ Mimosa drink included and pastries available—practical notes for planning the outing.
Mimosa Express: A 2.5‑Hour Sunday Spin from New Freedom to Seven Valleys Aboard 1800‑Era Coach Cars.
Enjoy a lively 2.5-hour Sunday train ride with friends, sipping cocktails or mocktails aboard historic 1800‑style coach cars. The Mimosa Express is a relaxed round trip from New Freedom to Seven Valleys and back that pairs vintage-car charm with scenic views and breakfast pastries for a memorable weekend outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Restored 1800s coaches with period details
Choose from several restored coaches—the D. Reed Anderson combine, the Abraham Lincoln coach, the New Freedom car and the open-air South Branch—each rebuilt to evoke 19th-century passenger cars with reversible cushioned seats, operable windows and era-appropriate heating.
A Mornin’ Mimosa and pastries
The ride includes one beverage from the special Mornin’ Mimosa menu; breakfast pastries can be pre-ordered with your ticket and are also sold on board.
Round trip to Seven Valleys through pastoral South Branch country
The leisure run carries passengers from the historic New Freedom station along tracks that wind through rolling hills and occasionally cross the South Branch of the Codorus Creek on a round trip to Seven Valleys and back.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
This is a social, unhurried Sunday excursion: passengers board at the historic New Freedom station, settle into vintage coach seating, enjoy a complimentary morning cocktail or mocktail, take in pastoral views en route to Seven Valleys, and return to New Freedom after approximately two and a half hours. Pastries on board reinforce the casual brunch‑ride atmosphere.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and when it may not be ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing lasts approximately 2.5 hours; visitors are asked to arrive 30 minutes before departure and to check in at the Gift Shop to receive boarding passes at the New Freedom Historic Station (117 North Front Street).
Each ticket includes one beverage from the Mornin’ Mimosa menu. Breakfast pastries can be pre-ordered with your ticket and are also available for purchase on the train.
Coaches feature reversible cushioned seats, operable windows and era‑appropriate heating; restroom availability is noted in at least one coach.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Mimosa Express?
The experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Where do I board the train?
The train boards at the New Freedom Historic Station, 117 North Front Street; check in at the Gift Shop to receive your boarding pass.
Is a drink included with the ticket?
Yes—each ticket includes one beverage of your choice from the Mornin’ Mimosa menu.
Can I get breakfast on board?
Breakfast pastries are available for pre-order with your ticket and are also sold on the train.
When should I arrive for boarding?
Passengers are asked to arrive 30 minutes before departure to check in and receive boarding passes.
Is the train accessible and are there restrooms?
The D. Reed Anderson coach is handicapped accessible and houses two restrooms; other coaches have period features such as coal stoves and operable windows.