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STRASBURG
RAIL ROAD

HISTORIC STEAM TRAIN RIDES IN LANCASTER COUNTY, PA

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From $79
  • 45 Minutes
  • Ages 10+

Murder Mystery Train Experience

Guests are traveling by rail for the big premiere of a new Broadway show and to attend an intimate reception with its star. As the train departs, guests are treated to drinks from the bar, hors d’oeuvres, and soon after, a body. Who could the killer be? The high-powered press agent, the famous actor, her jealous manager, or even the barman? It’s anyone’s guess!

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EASTER TRAINS

A Strasburg Rail Road tradition continues!

Enjoy a special Easter train ride on which your kids will be delighted to find the Easter Bunny conducting a historic steam train! Running all day, April 18 – 20, 2025.

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  • All Ages

ALL ABOARD!

Join us for an authentic steam train ride on the oldest continuously operating railroad in the nation. Sit back and relax as you travel through 2,500 acres of Lancaster County’s famous Amish Country. Choose your preferred accommodation from the President’s Car, First Class, Dining, Open Air, or Coach.

Whether you’re a returning guest or visiting us for the first time, we look forward to you joining us at the Strasburg Rail Road!

History

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Special Event Trains

Unique experiences aboard the historic steam trains

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DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

From $28

Enjoy a memorable 30-minute steam train ride behind the famous Thomas the Tank Engine during Thomas’s “Bubble Tour!” Your ticket includes all Day Out With Thomas event activities.

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  • 30 Minutes
  • Ages 1+

Strasburg Rail Road Christmas Trains

November 15 - December 24, 2025

A Christmas tradition for nearly 66 years continues as the historic Strasburg Rail Road welcomes a very special visitor this holiday season. Choose among four different experiences: Santa’s Paradise Express, Night Before Christmas, and the weekday daytime Santa Claus Limited trains.

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Easter Bunny Train

April 18 - 20, 2025

Welcome Spring with a ride through beautiful farmland with the Easter Bunny as your Conductor. Boys and girls will be delighted with a special surprise as the Easter Bunny greets them on board this memorable train.

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Day Out With Thomas™

June and September 2025

Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Thomas returns to the Strasburg Rail Road in June and September of 2025. Tickets will go on sale in January of 2025. Stay tuned!

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A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE FOR ALL GENERATIONS!

Family Fun!

Family Friendly good fun. Also very educational for ourselves and our kids about the history of our country with Trains. The staff are all very nice and helpful. The shops are filled with really cool stuff and now a Cafe, which is very good

– Kevin H. | Facebook
Loads of Fun!

We had fun in the train ride. We did the escape the room and was able to solve the Houdini mystery. Sam was our assistant, she was very nice and helpful. It was a great experience!! Loads of fun!

– Ron A | Google Reviews
Such A Memorable Day!

Being able to ride an authentic steam powered train was so exciting! The experience transports you back in time to the late 1800’s early 1900. They have a general store, eatery, toy store and a play area for children. Thank you Strasburg Rail Road!

– Becky W. | Facebook
A Family Favorite!

My family has been coming here for the past 40 years. I loved riding the rails as a child, my children loved coming every year, and now I am bring my grandchildren! Great family atmosphere! Keep up the great work Strasburg Rail Road! We'll see soon!

– Melissa T. | Google Reviews