Strasburg Rail Road Christmas Trains

Christmas arrives at the Strasburg Rail Road on Thanksgiving weekend. Plan ahead to reserve your seat for the magic of Christmas – Strasburg Rail Road style!

Santa’s Paradise Express

Santa himself will climb aboard and visit with families as they travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA and back.
Available Dates:
  • November 23, 2019
  • November 24, 2019
  • November 29, 2019
  • November 30, 2019
  • December 1, 2019
  • December 7, 2019
  • December 8, 2019
  • December 14, 2019
  • December 15, 2019
  • December 21, 2019
  • December 22, 2019
Tickets:
  • All Ages: $33.00(President's Car)
  • All Ages: $31.00(Parlor Car)
  • All Ages: $31.00(Lounge Car)
  • Adult (12+): $20.00(Coach)
  • Child (2-11): $14.00(Coach)
  • Infant (0-1): 4.00(Coach)
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Multiple daytime train departures.
Pre-purchase online or by phone at 1-866-725-9666
Boarding times are 15 minutes before departure times

The Night Before Christmas Train

This very unique and special train recreates the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve, with a costumed reader, milk & cookies, and more! Want to combine a meal with The Night Before Christmas Train? Consider our Christmas Feast!
Available Dates:
  • December 5, 2019
    ( Boarding: 6:30 p.m./ Departure: 7 p.m.)
  • December 6, 2019
    ( Boarding: 6:30 p.m./ Departure: 7 p.m. )
  • December 12, 2019
    ( Boarding: 6:30 p.m./ Departure: 7 p.m.)
  • December 13, 2019
    ( Boarding: 6:00 p.m./ Departure: 6:30 p.m.)
  • December 13, 2019
    ( Boarding: 7:30 p.m./ Departure: 8:00 p.m.)
  • December 18, 2019
    ( Boarding: 6:30 p.m./ Departure: 7 p.m.)
  • December 19, 2019
    ( Boarding: 6:30 p.m./ Departure: 7 p.m.)
  • December 20, 2019
    ( Boarding: 6:00 p.m./ Departure: 6:30 p.m.)
  • December 20, 2019
    ( Boarding: 7:30 p.m./ Departure: 8 p.m.)
  • December 21, 2019
    ( Boarding: 6:30 p.m./ Departure: 7 p.m.)
  • December 22, 2019
    ( Boarding: 6:30 p.m./ Departure: 7 p.m.)
  • December 23, 2019
    ( Boarding: 6:00 p.m./ Departure: 6:30 p.m.)
  • December 23, 2019
    (Boarding: 7:30 p.m./ Departure: 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets:
  • All Ages: $31.00(Parlor Car)
  • All Ages: $31.00(Lounge Car)
  • Adult (12+): $20.00(Coach)
  • Child (2-11): $14.00(Coach)
  • Infant (0-1): $4.00(Coach)
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Boarding times are half hour before departure times
Pre-purchase online or by phone at 1-866-725-9666

Santa’s Christmas Trolley

Santa is stepping out of his busy workshop to take a very special trolley ride aboard the Strasburg Rail Road this Christmas season! Make your child's visit with Santa an especially unique memory to be cherished for a lifetime.
Available Dates:
  • December 13, 2019
    ( Departure: 2:00 p.m.)
  • December 13, 2019
    ( Departure: 3:00 p.m.)
  • December 13, 2019
    ( Departure: 4:00 p.m.)
  • December 19, 2019
    ( Departure: 2:00 p.m.)
  • December 19, 2019
    (Departure: 3:00 p.m.)
  • December 19, 2019
    (Departure: 4:00 p.m.)
  • December 20, 2019
    (Departure: 2:00 p.m.)
  • December 20, 2019
    (Departure: 3:00 p.m.)
  • December 20, 2019
    (Departure: 4:00 p.m.)
  • December 23, 2019
    (Departure: 2:00 p.m.)
  • December 23, 2019
    (Departure: 3:00 p.m.)
  • December 23, 2019
    (Departure: 4:00 p.m.)
Tickets:
  • Adult (12+): $30.00
  • Child (2-11): $30.00
  • Infant (0-1): $30.00
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Pre-purchase online or by phone at 1-866-725-9666
Boarding times are 15 minutes before departure times

Christmas Feast

Celebrate the magic of the season by enjoying a robust meal aboard the classic Night Before Christmas Train! Enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner complete with all the trimmings. A gift you're sure to savor. Please plan to arrive no later than the boarding time in order to enjoy the full experience.
Available Dates:
  • December 21, 2019
    (Boarding: 6:30 p.m. /Departure: 7:00 p.m.)
  • December 22, 2019
    (Boarding: 6:30 p.m. /Departure: 7:00 p.m. )
Tickets:
  • Adult (12+): $53.00
  • Child (2-11): $31.50
  • Infant (0-1): $14.00
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PLEASE NOTE:

Note: $25 charge to have a couple seated alone at a table for four. Gratuity and alcoholic beverages not included in price.  For more information or to make private table arrangements, please call 1-866-725-9666 to be connected to our office.

Seating assigned to tables of four.  Please be advised that all seating aboard Dinner Trains is at tables of four. To accommodate parties of different sizes, groups may be split and parties are often mixed at the same table. If you are reserving tickets with another person or persons, please let us know or place your order as a single transaction. Thank you!

There are a limited number of tickets for this event.  We strongly recommend you pre-purchase tickets as the event often sells out in advance.

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. There are a limited number of Dinner Train Tickets available. Unsold tickets will be available at the station on a first come basis.  No refund or exchanges on tickets unless ticketed train does not operate.
Includes Ticket, Meal & Tax.
Boarding times are half hour before departure times
Pre-purchase online or by phone at 1-866-725-9666