- All Ages
- 45 Minutes
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!
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.
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