CHOOSE YOUR FULL STEAM ADVENTURE
ALL ABOARD!
Join us for an authentic steam train ride on the oldest continuously operating railroad in the nation. Sit back and relax as you travel through 2,500 acres of Lancaster County’s famous Amish Country. Choose your preferred accommodation from the President’s Car, First Class, Dining, Open Air, or Coach.
Whether you’re a returning guest or visiting us for the first time, we look forward to you joining us at the Strasburg Rail Road!
Strasburg Rail Road Christmas Trains
November 16 - December 24, 2024A Christmas tradition for nearly 65 years continues as the historic Strasburg Rail Road welcomes a very special visitor this holiday season. Choose among four different experiences: Santa’s Paradise Express, Night Before Christmas, and the weekday daytime Santa Claus Limited trains.
Easter Bunny Train
April 18 - 20, 2025Welcome Spring with a ride through beautiful farmland with the Easter Bunny as your Conductor. Boys and girls will be delighted with a special surprise as the Easter Bunny greets them on board this memorable train.
Day Out With Thomas™
June and September 2025Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Thomas returns to the Strasburg Rail Road in June and September of 2025. Tickets will go on sale in January of 2025. Stay tuned!
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE FOR ALL GENERATIONS!
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Halloween Trains & Other Spooky Stories in Lancaster, PA
Strasburg Rail Road is best known for its steam-powered train rides through Lancaster’s scenic farmland, but did you know the train route passes right by the county’s oldest graveyard? Most passengers rarely think twice about passing Carpenter’s Cemetery during the day. But at night, as the daylight slips away aboard the Halloween train, there’s something…
October 8, 2024
Railroad Safety Tips All People Should Know
Understanding railroad safety might not be high on your priority list, but it should be. Making risky choices around railroad tracks can result in devastating consequences. And train tragedies happen much more than you probably think. In the United States, a person or car is struck by a train every three hours. Keep yourself and…
August 26, 2024
Best Model & Toy Trains for Kids & Collectors
Toy trains are a timeless childhood pastime. For generations, they’ve been bringing excitement to playtime. For some of us railfans, that passion never leaves. Whether you’re a parent looking to find railroad toys for your kids, or you’re a collector looking to expand your trove, discover some of the top model & toy trains below. …
June 27, 2024