# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WGHSEA Ole Train Days-USA 250th Celebration & 125th Birthday of Locomotive #643
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Old Train Days at Williams Grove-Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday with Steam, History, and Hometown Pride
America250PA Cumberland County

Join us this summer as we honor 250 years of the United States of America with a weekend of family fun, history, and celebration! The Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association invites you to experience Old Train Days, a tribute to American ingenuity, tradition, and the communities that keep history rolling forward.

America’s 250th Birthday Celebration – Enjoy patriotic displays, live music, and flag ceremonies honoring our nation’s milestone anniversary. Take part in special activities including an Old Glory Parade of Flags, vintage tractor and engine showcase and American heritage crafts.

🚂 125th Birthday of Locomotive No. 643 – Salute this proud piece of American industrial heritage, still inspiring awe more than a century later.

🧰 Vendors & Exhibits – Explore railroad and heritage displays, crafts, collectibles, and local artisans celebrating the American spirit of innovation and craftsmanship.

🛤 Model Railroad Displays – Experience miniature railroads that bring our nation’s journey to life — from steam power to modern steel.

🥞 Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast – Start Sunday morning with a delicious country breakfast — a perfect way to celebrate Dad and America together!

Bring the whole family for a weekend of nostalgia, discovery, and community pride. Old Train Days is more than a railroad festival — it’s a celebration of America’s 250 years of freedom, progress, and perseverance.

This event was funded, in part, by the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mechanicsburg/wghsea-ole-train-days-usa-250th-celebration-and-125th-birthday-of-locomotive-643/200029378316707
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, music-festivals, health-wellness, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mechanicsburg
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Inc
- **lat**: 40.148373428599
- **long**: -77.03374895
- **full address**: Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Inc, Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Inc, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WGHSEA Ole Train Days-USA 250th Celebration & 125th Birthday of Locomotive #643 being held?
  - **A:** WGHSEA Ole Train Days-USA 250th Celebration & 125th Birthday of Locomotive #643 takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Inc, Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Inc, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WGHSEA Ole Train Days-USA 250th Celebration & 125th Birthday of Locomotive #643?
  - **A:** WGHSEA Ole Train Days-USA 250th Celebration & 125th Birthday of Locomotive #643 is organized by Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Inc.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Inc's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Inc a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Inc has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WGHSEA Ole Train Days-USA 250th Celebration & 125th Birthday of Locomotive #643 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mechanicsburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WGHSEA Ole Train Days-USA 250th Celebration & 125th Birthday of Locomotive #643 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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