Join Santa himself on this historic steam train ride. He will greet families as they travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA. Join us for this holiday ride to remember!
A TRADITION FOR GENERATIONS
OUR CHRISTMAS TRAIN EXPERIENCES — November – December 2023
A Christmas tradition for nearly 65 years continues at the historic Strasburg Rail Road. Choose from Santa’s Paradise Express, Night Before Christmas Train, Santa Claus Limited, or the Christmas Tree Train.
SANTA CLAUS LIMITED — This is our regular 45-minute steam excursion but with Santa Claus on board running
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during the day. The property is decorated for Christmas.
SANTA’S PARADISE EXPRESS — this is a 64+ year tradition of the Strasburg Rail Road. A 45-minute excursion train ride with Santa on board, a gift from Santa, a picture opportunity with Santa Claus, professional carolers, professional musicians, Value Added attractions (when open), a Christmas market, and a visit with Mrs. Claus are all included! First Class guests receive complimentary hot cocoa and a cookie. This experience runs every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 18 to Dec. 24.
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 
— This very special performance train recreates the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve. Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem, “The Night Before Christmas,” comes alive as the train rolls along. All guests receive complimentary milk and a cookie. Each train car has its own professional reader/performer to entrain on the train ride. This is a performance train with a professional actor/singer in each car. This runs Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings.
CHRISTMAS TREE TRAIN — For that special Currier and Ives Christmas experience, take a ride aboard Strasburg Rail Road’s Christmas Tree Train! Travel by authentic steam train to Leaman Place Grove, where you can choose a pre-cut Frasier Fir tree and have it delivered back to the station. First-class guests receive complimentary hot cocoa and a cookie. Guests are encouraged to purchase a Christmas tree.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY. Hop on Santa’s Paradise Express for a unique train ride on our dinner car. In addition to a delicious meal, Santa will welcome you aboard!
Join Santa, carolers, musicians, and more aboard our steam train for a holiday ride to remember! Afterward, visit the Christmas market and Mrs. Claus. The Santa’s Paradise Express is the FULL experience!
Inclusive price includes a 45-minute train ride, brunch fare, PA sales tax, gratuity, and the complete Santa Paradise Express experience.
An exclusive, private charter experience for our Santa’s Paradise Express train ride! Ideal for groups of 8-12 people. Book your group experience today.
Take a holiday ride with Santa in our historic caboose built in 1925! Ideal for 8 to 10 people.
Hop aboard our Christmas tree train to choose a pre-cut Frasier Fir tree, then get it delivered back to the station!
Take a ride aboard an authentic steam train to Leaman Place Grove, where you can choose a pre-cut Frasier Fir tree and have it delivered back to the station!
Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas train ride that includes a reading of the timeless classic, “A Night Before Christmas!” Kids love this experience.
An exclusive, private charter experience for our Night Before Christmas train ride! Ideal for groups of 8-10 people. Book your exclusive experience today.
Enjoy a classic story time reading of “The Night Before Christmas” aboard our restored Victorian coach cars!
The SANTA CLAUS LIMITED is our standard 45-minute steam train ride through Amish Country with a brief personal visit with Santa as he passes through. A fun, scaled-back, LIMITED experience.
The SANTA CLAUS LIMITED is our classic, relaxed 45-minute steam train ride through Amish Country with a brief personal visit with Santa. This is a great way to experience the historic Strasburg Rail Road and see Santa Claus in person!
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