NEW FREEDOM, Pa. — Northern Central Railway of York, a non-profit tourist excursion line, has named Jennifer Krieg as superintendent operations manager. Krieg, who joined the railway as a fireman on the lines replica 1860s-era steam locomotive, will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining that locomotive, two diesels, and eight passenger cars.
“I am excited to step into this new role and leverage my expertise and industry experience to help Northern Central Railway of York keep its beloved trains and passenger cars in strong, working order,” Krieg said in a press release. “The crew at NCR is great and I enjoy working alongside them to help the organization continue to provide fantastic experiences for our community members and tourists.”
Kreig’s appointment is notable because it means the Northern Central Railway is predominantly female-led for the first time in its history. Ashley Zimmerman is the railway’s executive director and Jody Anderson Leighty is head of the board of directors.
“It is a thrilling time at Northern Central Railway of York, and I am eager to work alongside Jennifer to continue creating memorable, rail-based experiences that educate, entertain, and enlighten guests,” Zimmerman said. “I am certain Jennifer’s strong work ethic, knowledge of NCR’s trains and passenger cars, and passion for the railroad industry will enable her to make positive contributions to our organization.”
