THE DINING CAR

Enjoy A Delicious Meal Aboard Our Dining Car

Enjoy freshly prepared food on board the train and relax in air-conditioned comfort.

For your convenience, all guests must select a meal choice at the time of booking (online checkout). Train fare + food price = total ticket cost. Our regular excursion train rides are 45 minutes in length (4.5 miles east and 4.5 miles returning west on the same track).

If you would like to discuss any specific questions or special accommodations you may have about the menu or food preparation, please contact Café 1832 directly please call 717-687-6242 or email [email protected]. Due to the nature of the dining experience and train car, any special requests or accommodations not discussed prior to the day of your visit cannot be guaranteed.

Lee E. Brenner Dining Car

The Lee E. Brenner Dining Car — America’s oldest operating all-wood dining railcar — recreates the traditional dining experience you would have experienced aboard an early 20th-century railroad. During the Edwardian era, dining on the rails was quite sophisticated. What now serves as Strasburg Rail Road’s dining car was built by the Laconia Car Company in 1926 and ran on the Boston & Maine Railroad until 1972. After its retirement in 1972, it arrived at the Strasburg Rail Road. It was rebuilt in 1993 and renamed for Strasburg’s second president, Lee E. Brenner.

ATTENTION: Please note that guests purchasing alcohol must be aged 21+ and will be carded as appropriate. Alcoholic drinks must be consumed before exiting the train; alcohol is not permitted off the train. Strasburg Rail Road is not permitted to serve alcoholic drinks while the train is berthed in the Station. 

2025 DINING CAR MENU
(Changes quarterly)

April – June 2025 (Spring Quarter)

For the Adults – $16 each – Pennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

• BBQ Pork Tacos — Pulled pork, cheddar cheese, red onion, and topped with BBQ sauce served with a side of sour cream, chips, and a fresh-baked cookie.
• Lancaster Cubano — Our take on the classic Cubano sandwich: Lebanon bologna, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles on a fresh Italian roll, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
• The Club Car — A classic Turkey Club served with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and Garlic mayo piled high on a fresh Kaiser roll, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
• Veggie Burger — Grilled Veggie Burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.

For the Kids – $12.75 each – Pennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

• All Beef Hotdog — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Uncrustable PB&J — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Mac & Cheese — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Turkey and Cheese on a Kaiser Roll — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.

July – September 2025 (Summer Quarter)

For the Adults – $16 each – Pennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

• Apple Chicken Salad Wrap — Homemade apple chicken salad, lettuce, and diced tomatoes in a spinach wrap, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
• Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich — Slow-roasted pulled pork, braised with apple cider vinegar on a fresh Kaiser roll with slaw and BBQ sauce, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
• Hummus Platter — House-made hummus served with fresh vegetables, olive blend, and crackers, all served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
• The Train Whistle — Quarter pound grilled all beef hot dog, onions, pickles, and coleslaw on a fresh hot dog bun, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.

For the Kids – $12.75 each – Pennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

• All Beef Hotdog — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Uncrustable PB&J — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Mac & Cheese — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Turkey and Cheese on a Kaiser Roll — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.

October – December 2025 (Fall Quarter)

For the Adults – $16 each – Pennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

• Beef Au Jus Sandwich — Roast beef au jus and Giardiniera on an Italian roll topped with provolone cheese, and served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
• Chicken Caesar Salad — Seasoned grilled chicken with Romaine lettuce topped with parmesan cheese, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
• Grilled Veggie Wrap — Spinach wrap with a selection of sauteed seasonal vegetables served with greens, chips, and a fresh-baked cookie.
• Italian Sausage Sandwich — Sweet Italian sausage topped with Marinara, grilled peppers and onions placed in an Italian roll topped with cheese, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.

For the Kids – $12.75 each – Pennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

• All Beef Hotdog — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Uncrustable PB&J — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Mac & Cheese — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Turkey and Cheese on a Kaiser Roll — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.

Past Menus…

January – March 2025 (Winter Quarter)

For the Adults – $16 each – Pennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

• Beef Taco Salad — Romaine lettuce, seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes finished with a lime crema drizzle, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
• Chicken Caesar Wrap — Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan cheese, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
• Eggplant Parm Sandwich — Fried eggplant, marinara, provolone, and Italian seasonings on a fresh Kaiser roll, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
• Philly Cheese Steak — Seasoned beef steak, sauteed onions and bell peppers, and Cooper sharp cheese in a fresh Italian roll, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.

For the Kids – $12.75 each – Pennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

• All Beef Hotdog — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Uncrustable PB&J — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Mac & Cheese — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Turkey and Cheese on a Kaiser Roll — served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.