DINNER ON THE RAILS BY CAFÉ 1832

Under the direction of Café 1832’s Executive Team,
enjoy a freshly prepared and elegant meal
aboard Strasburg Rail Road’s historic Lee E. Brenner Dining Car
during a 45-minute steam train ride.

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.

If you would like to discuss any specific questions or special accommodations you may have about the menu or food preparation, please call 717-687-6242 or email info@cafe1832.com. 

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.

The Inclusions

• Sophisticated dining experience aboard the historic Lee E. Brenner Dining Car
• A 45-minute steam train ride through the picturesque Amish Country
• A special menu prepared by Café 1832 (see the menu offering below) and served by a First Class attendant
• One (1) beer, glass of wine, or soda is included with each ticket.
• Train fare, PA State Sales tax, and gratuity

The 2025 Menu

Starters — Choice of:

• Caesar Salad
• House Salad

Entrées— Choice of:

• Chicken Parmesan – breaded chicken breast served on angel hair pasta with a marinara sauce and garlic bread.
• Chimichurri Sirloin – sirloin steak with chimichurri served with chef’s choice of starch and a vegetable.
• Stuffed Mushrooms – two (2) portobello caps stuffed with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan and goat cheeses, and a shallot.
• Teriyaki Salmon – salmon with a teriyaki sauce served over fried rice and served with broccoli.

Sweets

• Shareable plate of chef’s choice of assorted sweets

Drinks

• One (1) beer, glass of wine, or soda is included. Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

ATTENTION: Please note that all Dinner on the Rail passengers must be age 21 or older with a proper photo ID to board the train. Each guest will be carded, pursuant to state law. In addition, in accordance with Pennsylvania law, alcohol can only be served during the train ride. 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.