Yesterday Jen, Simon and I tripped up to New Freedom, Pennsylvania, for the Steam Into History train ride. Together with a large portion of Jen’s family, we rode a replica Civil War era steam locomotive from New Freedom, PA to a Christmas tree farm in Glenrock, PA.

The train ride was a little over an hour each way, with about an hour being spent at the tree farm. Horse drawn carriages, from the Victorian Carriage Company, pulled us from the train stop to the tree farm where delicious hot chocolate and cookies awaited us. Simon was even able to sit with the driver on our trip down the hill!

Headed out, on our way from Baltimore to New Freedom!

The loco!

Train wheel

Tight shot of train

Tight shot of the wood car

Simon and Mom having fun.

Simon and Mommy!

Lunch time on the train!

After lunch.

Enjoying the ride!

Looking out the window.

Simons skull shirt reflected in the window

Jens Dad, and Grandparents.

A building

Horses returning

Victorian Carriage Company signage

Carriage returns to pick up more people.

Boarding the carriage.

Simon got to drive!

A Simons eye view of the horses headed down hill.

The horses were awesome!

Lovely Horse

More horses!

Pretty countryside

Carriage heads back upthe hill, to the train

Yum, hot chocolate with marshmallows!

Railroad Crossing sign at Glen Rock stop.

Having spent my whole life in the city it’s difficult for me to imagine what life would be like in a rural area like this, but I can’t deny that I was more than a little envious as I stood in this picturesque landscape. If you’re in the area I definitely recommend checking Steam Into History out.