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THE DINING CAR

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Adult Ages 12 and up
$24
Children Ages 2-11
$16

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 cannot be guaranteed.

Empty tables and chairs lined up inside a historic dining car at the Strasburg Rail Road.

2024 DINING CAR MENU (Changes seasonally/quarterly)


January – March 2024 (Winter Quarter)

For the Adults – $20 eachPennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

  • Chicken Soft TacosSeasoned grilled chicken and sweet chili slaw in flour tortilla shells, 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.
  • Meatball Sub — Juicy meatballs smothered in house-made marinara sauce in a fresh Italian roll topped with grated parmesan cheese, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
  • Roast Beef Wrap — Thinly sliced, seasoned roast beef with cooper cheese, lettuce, tomato, and horseradish mayo, 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 Hotdogserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Uncrustable PB&Jserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Mac & Cheeseserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Turkey and Cheese on a Kaiser Rollserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.

April – June 2024 (Spring Quarter)

For the Adults – $20 eachPennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

  • Italian Sausage SandwichSweet Italian sausage with grilled peppers and onions in a fresh Italian roll, topped with a touch of house-made marinara sauce, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
  • Hummus Veggie Wrap — Broccoli, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, kale, radicchio, carrots, and house-made hummus in a spinach wrap, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
  • Philly CheesesteakThinly sliced beef with grilled onions on a fresh roll topped with cheese wiz, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
  • Pulled Pork Nachos — Fresch corn tortilla chips topped with white cheese sauce, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and salsa, 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 Hotdogserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Uncrustable PB&Jserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Mac & Cheeseserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Turkey and Cheese on a Kaiser Rollserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.

July – September 2024 (Summer Quarter)

For the Adults – $20 eachPennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

  • 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.
  • Italian Beef SandwichThinly-sliced seasoned roast beef simmered in Au Jus on an Italian roll with giardiniera and provolone cheese, 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.
  • Turkey BLT WrapFresh oven roasted turkey breast with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and garlic mayo, 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 Hotdogserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Uncrustable PB&Jserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Mac & Cheeseserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Turkey and Cheese on a Kaiser Rollserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.

October – December 2024 (Fall Quarter)

For the Adults – $20 eachPennsylvania State Sales Tax and Gratuity are included in the price of the meal. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

  • Beef and Cheddar Sandwich — Thin slices of seasoned roast beef simmered in Au Jus, served on an Italian roll with cheese wiz and horseradish sauce, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
  • BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich — Slow-cooked BBQ basted chicken on a fresh Kaiser roll with pickles and thinly sliced red onion, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
  • Chicken Caesar SaladA classic tossed salad with romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan cheese, and croutons topped with grilled chicken breast, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie.
  • Hummus Veggie Wrap — Broccoli, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, kale, radicchio, carrots, and house-made hummus in a spinach wrap 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 Hotdogserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Uncrustable PB&Jserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Mac & Cheeseserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
  • Turkey and Cheese on a Kaiser Rollserved with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.