Easter Bunny Train

Easter Bunny Train

Welcome Spring with a ride through beautiful farmland with Peter Cottontail as your Conductor. Peter will delight boys and girls with an Easter surprise as he greets them on board this special train. This year's train will be very unique because it will feature two steam locomotives on the same train!

2009 ticket information will be available early next year!

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March 21-23, 2008

Coach Fare:

Adult (12+): $15.00

Child (3 - 11): $9.00

Toddler (under 3): $3.00

First-Class Fare:

All ages: $22.00

Dining Car Fare:

Adult (12+): $16.00

Child (3 - 11): $10.00

Toddler (under 3): $4.00

Day out with Thomas™

Day Out With Thomas™

Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt™. You'll find lots of other exciting activities, and a complete selection of Thomas merchandise in our gift shop. Day Out With Thomas tickets may be purchased at TicketWeb or by calling toll-free 866-468-7630. In both cases, tickets are being sold through a national ticket sales operation. Be sure to choose "Strasburg Rail Road" as your event location.

June 14-22, 2008

Sept. 13-21, 2008

December 5-7, 2008

Regular Tickets:

2 years +: $18.00

Combo Tickets: Includes one ride behind Thomas & and one Coach ride aboard the Strasburg Rail Road

2 years +: $25.00

Under 2 years: FREE

Educator Appreciation Day

Educators Open House

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm and Strasburg Rail Road invite educators to enjoy one-day, complimentary passes to explore all that we have to offer. All you have to do is pre-register online by July 18, 2008.

Then arrive at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm on your selected date to pick up your tickets for both attractions. Just show your school ID or pay stub from your school district to provide proof of employment.

For more information download our PDF.

Thursday, July 31, 2008, 10 am - 5 pm*

Friday, August 1, 2008, 10 am - 5 pm*

*Last train departs at 7:00 pm.

Wine & Cheese Train

Wine & Cheese Train

The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase.

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Select Evening Trains, April - November 2008

Adult (21+): $30.00

Trains & Troops

Teddy Roosevelt Whistle Stop at Strasburg Rail Road

Theodore Roosevelt brings his campaign for President to the Strasburg Rail Road, October 4 & 5, 2008.

  • Mr. Roosevelt will ride the 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 trains.
  • Come hear his vision for our nation!
  • Campaign speeches at 12:15, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 pm.

We will post more details here as they are provided by the Roosevelt Campaign, so check back often!

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Oct. 4 & 5, 2008

Coach Fare:

Adult (12+): $12.00

Child (3 - 11): $6.00

Toddler (under 3): FREE

President's Car Fare:

Adult (12+): $19.00

Child (3 - 11): $13.00

Toddler (under 3): $7.00

Open Air Car Fare:

Adult (12+): $14.00

Child (3 - 11): $8.00

Toddler (under 3): $2.00

Trains & Troops

Trains & Troops

In addition to our regular train, we're running special trains on the half hour. Ride with re-enactors from all eras of the military. Part of the Veterans Day celebration at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

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Nov. 8 & 9, 2008

Coach Fare:

Adult (12+): $15.00

Child (3 - 11): $9.00

Toddler (under 3): $3.00

Santa's Paradise Express

Santa's Paradise Express

Recapture the magic of the holiday season. Potbelly stoves gently warm the passenger cars as you travel with Santa. Sing Christmas carols along with musicians as they stroll from car to car. If you listen carefully, you may even hear the sounds of ringing bells.

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Dec. 12-14, 19-21, 2008

Coach Fare:

Adult (12+): $16.00

Child (3 - 11): $10.00

Toddler (under 3): $4.00

First-Class Fare:

All Ages: $25.00

Dining Car Fare:

Adult (12+): $17.00

Child (3 - 11): $11.00

Toddler (under 3): $5.00

Note on all events:There are a limited number of tickets available for each day of the event. Unsold tickets will be available at the Strasburg Rail Road the day of the event. If you have not pre-purchased tickets, please call 717-687-7522 before coming, as tickets may not be available. No refunds or exchanges on tickets.
Please Note: Schedules are adhered to as closely as possible, but the railroad reserves the right to alter schedules, substitute coaches and/or motive power as operating conditions demand. The railroad is not responsible for lack of sufficient capacity or adverse weather conditions that prevent operations. No refund or exchanges on tickets.