Welcome! All aboar-r-rd for a trip back in time . . . on the Walkersville Southern. Travel over track that the Pennsylvania Railroad originally built in 1872. Come see our turn-of-the- century railroad station and tool house. Ride in vintage 1920s passenger cars or on an open flatcar as your rail excursion runs past a 100-year-old lime kiln, and then out into picturesque Maryland farm country. Whether it is a scenic excursion for the whole family or a romantic dinner for two, we have something for everyone. You will find history and adventure on the Walkersville Southern. We operate regular trains on weekends May through October, with charters and special trains all year. The regular excursion is about one hour and 10 minutes.
Historic rail excursions
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Special events
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Dine in grand style!
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Please be advised that we may use photographic images taken at our events for promotional purposes. |
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Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 West Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, MD 21793 301/898-0899 Mailing address: P.O. Box 651, Walkersville, MD 21793
Directions: Walkersville Southern is 50 miles west of Baltimore and 50 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., off MD Route 15. From Washington, D.C.: Follow I-270 North toward Frederick, MD. At Frederick, I-270 becomes Rte. 15 North toward Gettysburg. Follow Rte. 15 for 6 miles north, then turn right onto Biggs Ford Rd. Travel 2.2 miles to the station and parking on the right. From Baltimore: Follow I-70 west to Frederick, MD. Take exit 53B onto Rte. 15 North toward Gettysburg. Follow Rte. 15 for 6 miles north, then turn right onto Biggs Ford Rd. Travel 2.2 miles to the station and parking on the right. From Pennsylvania: Follow US-15 South, Gettysburg Pike, into Maryland. Continue traveling south past Thurmont, MD, for approxs. 10.5 miles and turn left onto Biggs Ford Rd. Travel 2.2 miles to the station and parking on the right. From Harper's Ferry, WV: Follow I-340 East to Frederick, MD. Take exit 12B onto Rte. 15 North toward Gettysburg. Follow Rte. 15 for 6 miles north, then turn right onto Biggs Ford Rd. Travel 2.2 miles to the station and parking on the right. |
The experience begins at the moment you step aboard one of our 1920s enclosed coaches. Or ride in an open flat car and enjoy a nice leisurely trip through the Maryland countryside.
Easter Trains and Santa Trains, and many other special events are held throughout the year. Enjoy three weekends of steam locomotive operation, Jesse James Days, Civil War reenactors, and more.
Enjoy delicious catered meals aboard our newly-refurbished dining car. Carriage House Inn in Emmitsburg, MD, offers quality cuisine and gracious service not to be missed. 
