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City Park Train Hub Great for train lovers of all ages!

Located in Hagerstown City Park, this fun interactive site is home to the City Park Train Hub Museum, Steam Engine 202, several cabooses, and the new train pavilion; celebrating Hub City locomotion!

Most freight locomotives used today in the United States and Canada are powered by diesel-electric engines. Instead of u...
10/22/2026

Most freight locomotives used today in the United States and Canada are powered by diesel-electric engines. Instead of using coal or oil as a fuel source, diesel gas is used to provide electricity to drive the wheels of the locomotive. The improvement of these engines in the early to mid 20th century led to them replacing steam locomotives by the 1960s.

On this date in 1925, the first commercially successful diesel-electric locomotive was made by a joint venture between General Electric, ALCO and Ingersoll-Rand. This engine - called No. 1000 - was purchased by the Central Railroad of New Jersey. It was a switching locomotive used in rail yards but it paved the way for the proliferation of the engines we see on the tracks today.

The CNJ No. 1000 can be seen today at the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation in Baltimore.

City Park Train Hub is currently closed for the season but we still have special events this month! Get your access to the Train Hub Haunted Tours this Friday and Saturday or stop by for paranormal investigations on Friday October 30. See the event page for more details.

Civil War Raids on Chambersburg, Part 1 of 3On this day, Chambersburg, PA, is raided for the first time during the Civil...
10/10/2026

Civil War Raids on Chambersburg, Part 1 of 3

On this day, Chambersburg, PA, is raided for the first time during the Civil War when General J.E.B. Stuart of the Confederate Army rode into town.

A month after the Battle of Antietam, General Robert E. Lee wished to fulfill some of his thwarted Maryland Campaign objectives. He ordered J.E.B. Stuart to lead a cavalry raid. This unit of 1800 men and four cannons made the Union Army of the Potomac look foolish as Stuart raided into Pennsylvania by sending a few men to distract the Union Army while the main force crossed into Pennsylvania via Williamsport, MD.

Upon entering Chambersburg, telegraph wires were cut and Stuart demanded the town's surrender, which he received. His men took needed supplies from a warehouse and destroyed the rest. They then set fire to the Cumberland Valley Railroad depot, train cars, machine shops and warehouses as the CVRR had been aiding the Union Army.

An attempt to destroy an important bridge over the Conococheague Creek failed, however, due to locals claiming the bridge was made out of iron and could not easily be destroyed. In truth, the bridge was actually made out of wood and was later destroyed during the Gettysburg Campaign.

Stuart was able to escape because Union Army General George McClellan was slow to respond and was further fooled by a diversionary force moving toward Cumberland, MD. The result of these raids partially led to President Lincoln relieving General McClellan of command of the Army of the Potomac.

Keep an eye out in the upcoming months for further entries in this three-part series.

City Park Train Hub is currently closed for the season but don't miss out on the Haunted Tours beginning on October 16. Please see the event pages for more details.

10/04/2026

The Train Hub is now closed for the season. But don't fret, we'll still have holiday events!

We're dying to see you on October 9 and 10 for Paranormal Investigations. Take a frightful journey listening to chilling railroad stories during our Haunted Tours on October 16, 17, 23 and 24.

Then just in time for Christmas, experience Jingle Bell Junction on December 5, 6, 12 and 13. Santa will even pay a visit on December 5!

See our event pages for further information.

09/26/2026

Today is the last day of the season for living history at the Train Hub! Come in on this beautiful day to learn more about the history of the era when the 202 ran the rails. They'll be here until 2:30!

City Park Train Hub is open Friday and Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 12-4. The last day of the season is Sunday October 4.

Looks who is coming to our annual Fall Fest event on Saturday, Sept 19 from 11am - 4pm?! Free rides with Tommy 202 at t...
09/17/2026

Looks who is coming to our annual Fall Fest event on Saturday, Sept 19 from 11am - 4pm?! Free rides with Tommy 202 at the City Park Train Hub!!

Today marks 164 years since the Battle of Antietam. While railroads didn't directly participate in the battle, they were...
09/17/2026

Today marks 164 years since the Battle of Antietam. While railroads didn't directly participate in the battle, they were instrumental in the movement of troops, supplies and mail for the Union army. These trains mostly came from Harrisburg and Baltimore. The B&O Railroad and the Cumberland Valley Railroad were two of the railroads that were very active in the border regions.

After the battle, trains brought family members to cities like Hagerstown and Frederick so they could try to identify their loved ones lost in action. Upon arriving, they took a horse and buggy to Sharpsburg to finish the journey before combing the battlefield for bodies and survivors.

City Park Train Hub is open Friday and Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 12-4. City Park Fall Fest is this Saturday September 19. Please see the event page for more details. The end of the season is Sunday October 4.

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770 City Park Drive
Hagerstown, MD
21740

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+13017398577

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