Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad - Wikipedia
WebThe Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad (reporting mark MPA), colloquially known as the "Ma and Pa", was an American short-line railroad between York and Hanover, Pennsylvania, formerly operating passenger and freight trains on its original line between York and Baltimore, Maryland, from 1901 until the 1950s.
Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad Historical Society
WebThe Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Historical Society is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization, whose mission is to collect and preserve the history of the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad in personal recollections, photographs, documents, memorabilia, and …
Ma & Pa Railroad History
WebJun 5, 1997 · The Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, affectionately known as the Ma & Pa, connected Baltimore and York, Pennsylvania, over a circuitous 77 mile route. Its earliest predecessor, the Maryland Central Railroad, was chartered in Maryland in 1867 for the purpose of building a Baltimore to Philadelphia line via Bel Air and Conowingo but laid no …
Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village at Muddy Creek Forks
WebMa & Pa Railroad Heritage Village at Muddy Creek Forks. Visit the Village. Sundays - June through Labor Day Open 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Last train leaves at 4:15 p.m. Special Event Days June 8-9; June 29-30; July 13; July 21; August 11; August 17; August 24-25; Sepember 21; October 5-6; October 12-13; 21-22; 28-29; December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 ...
Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad (The "Ma & Pa") - American-Rails.com
WebLast revised: June 9, 2023. By: Adam Burns. The Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad (reporting mark, MPA), affectionately remembered as the " Ma & Pa ," was a bucolic short line based in western Maryland and southern Pennsylvania connecting northern Baltimore with the small town of York, Pennsylvania. Interestingly, despite the road's main line ...
Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village
WebThe History & Purpose of the Maryland & Pennsylvania Preservation Sociey. The Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Preservation Society was founded in 1986 to preserve the heritage of the renowned and historic "Ma & Pa" Railroad. Our goal is to promote an appreciation for the fundamental role the railroad played in the culture and …
Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad Historical Society
WebThe Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad was organized in 1901, formed through the consolidation of The Baltimore and Lehigh Railway Company and the York Southern Railroad Company. The Baltimore and Lehigh owned and operated the standard gauge railroad extending from Baltimore, Maryland to Delta, Pennsylvania, a distance of 44 miles.
Ma & Pa Railroad Brief History
WebMa & Pa Railroad Brief History. The Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad was established in 1901 by the merging of the Baltimore and Lehigh Railway with the York Southern. Originally a narrow gauge line, the railroad traced a meandering seventy-seven mile route to connect Baltimore and York, two cities only forty-five highway miles apart.
Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village - Visit the Village
WebCome visit our authentic circa 1900's historic Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village at Muddy Creek Forks in York County, Pennsylvania. The train, store, and buildings are open during our operating season (June - Sept). The grounds are open for self-guided tours year-round.
Ma & Pa Railroad History
WebMa & Pa Railroad History. Brief History; Detailed History; Village History; Preservation Society History; Wrecks; View the Ma & Pa Railroad's Abandoned Line. View the route of the Ma & Pa Railroad, showing some pictures of the existing route. The "Champagne Special" crossing the Sharon Trestle - Sept. 14, 1947
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