Strasburg Rail Road™

Quite possibly the best way to experience Lancaster County.  Traveling aboard authentic passenger cars, pulled by a massive, coal-burning steam locomotive, there's beauty as far as the eyes can see. Rolling hills. Working farms. A landscape that has changed little over time.

Your journey starts with a 45-minute train ride on America's oldest short-line railroad - circa 1832. Travel when you want, how you want.  From Coach to First-Class, Open Air to the Dining Car - it's one ride that is sure to please.

Back at the station, test your power on our authentic Pump Car, take a ride on our miniature steam train or go along for a behind-the-scenes tour of where passenger cars and steam engines are built, restored and refurbished.

The Strasburg Rail Road offers special events for every season.

The Great Train Robbery: Bring your sense of adventure along for this ride. Passengers aboard this train should be on guard for a gang of robbers rumored to be in the Strasburg area. Not to worry, though, law enforcement will be on hand to protect our passengers and see that justice is served on April 15, July 8 and October 21, 2012.

Easter Bunny Train: Welcome spring and take a ride with Peter Cottontail as your Conductor. April 6-8, 2012.

Day Out With Thomas™: Go totally Thomas as America's beloved little blue engine pays a visit. Meet Sir Topham Hatt™, take a train ride and visit the Imagination Station. Don't forget to visit their shops where you'll find an abundance of Thomas merchandise throughout the event and throughout the year. Thomas chugs into the station June 16-24, September 15-23 and November 16-18, 2012 Pre-purchase your tickets today.

Trains & Troops Weekend: Ride with re-enactors from all eras of our military during Trains & Troops Weekend.

Santa's Paradise Express: Celebrate the season and visit with Santa as carolers and musicians stroll from car to car on November 23-25, December 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16, 2012.

Visit our website for more information, train schedule, fares and to purchase event tickets, and daily and all-day passes.

More than fifty years ago, twenty-four visionaries breathed new life into Strasburg Rail Road, saving it from abandonment - keeping it alive to educate and entertain for generations to come.

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