Events

Excitement is in the air at America’s oldest continuously operating railroad. Easter weekend brings a sense of renewal, from the smell of the fresh country air and spring flowers, to the anticipation on the faces of little ones as they prepare for a journey they won’t soon forget. Welcome to the Easter Bunny Train, a…

Getting the Most from Your Christmas Train Experience Taking a ride aboard a Strasburg Rail Road Christmas train will get you and your kids into the holiday spirit this Christmas season. Whether you’re celebrating early with a ride in November or waiting until the last weekend before Christmas, we are excited for you to join…

Spring has sprung and Easter is just around the corner. With this colorful holiday comes many traditions, family time, and (of course) Easter eggs! Over the years, various cultures have adopted eggs into their traditions in order to represent rebirth and fertility. Easter eggs are a true staple of the celebration, and there are many…

The Long John Limited is back again this year and it will be as exciting as ever! This invigorating event is taking place on our steam train’s OpenAir Car, which means no windows, doors, heat, or cushioned seats. With our recent snow and chilly temperatures, this ride is sure to be one you won’t soon…

Celebrate Christmas at Strasburg Rail Road. Our holiday happiness begins when Santa and his helpers arrive and transform the railroad into a magical wonderland filled with classic stories, music and the magic of the season. To help spark your holiday spirit, we’ve compiled some of the top reasons why our Christmas trains should make it…

The Day Out With Thomas event at Strasburg Rail Road is nearly upon us! We’re getting excited about welcoming Thomas and Percy to our station, and we want to help you, your family, and your friends get just as excited. Whether you’re joining us in June, September, or November, there are ways you can ramp…

It’s our annual tradition and it’s EXHILARATING! Every February we kick off the season with our thrilling Long John Limited event, where passengers climb aboard our Open Air Car. You heard right, we said Open Air, meaning no windows, doors, heat, or cushioned seats. This is one wild ride! You’ll want to don your long…

Whether you’re looking to start a new tradition for your family’s Easter weekend, or you’ve been coming here for years, Strasburg Rail Road™ offers a fun and unique way to experience the holiday as a family. Easter comes once a year, and with it comes our favorite Easter Bunny, hopping from car to car to…