CIVIL WAR DAYS - DAY PASS

The summer of 1863 comes alive at the Strasburg Rail Road! What if the battle of Gettysburg never happened and the Union troops needed to defend Lancaster and the northern railroads? This immersive, one-weekend-only event creates a story around “what happened if the bridge never burned.”

Enjoy the climate-controlled Dining Car and a delicious meal while experiencing the “Summer of ’63” at the Strasburg Rail Road! This immersive, one-weekend-only event creates a story around “what happened if the bridge never burned.”

Enjoy the climate-controlled First Class cars while experiencing the “Summer of ’63” at the Strasburg Rail Road! This immersive, one-weekend-only event creates a story around “what happened if the bridge never burned.”

The summer of 1863 comes alive as the Union Army defends the railroad from the advancing Confederate troops aboard the historic steam locomotive as it travels through 2,500 acres of the picturesque Lancaster County Amish countryside.

BEFORE the civil war events commence at Strasburg on June 8 and 9, join the visiting military OFFICERS who will lead the battles the next day. This dinner is an exclusive, private event in Lefever Hall.

From the moment you enter, you are immediately thrust into a turn-of-the-century reality that you cannot escape. Or can you? Unleash your inner detective as you enter the mystery and try to escape an old stationary PRR Caboose in our Town Square.

This exciting, one-of-a-kind experience includes thrilling stunts, pyrotechnics, and more. Be a part of the festivities aboard the train, help our officers save the day, and bring the crime duo to justice. Available Fridays – Sundays from July 5 to Sept. 1, 2024!

In the railroad industry, the word “hostling” means the process of preparing a steam locomotive for operation. On this tour, guests receive a unique, up-close, and behind-the-scenes view of how a steam locomotive is prepared for the day’s operation. This tour is limited to just 10 people.

Join us as we sample unique whiskeys in a luxurious train car aboard a historic steam train while traveling through beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania!

Guests are traveling by rail for the big premiere of a new Broadway show and to attend an intimate reception with its star. As the train departs, guests are treated to drinks from the bar, hors d’oeuvres, and soon after, a body. Who could the killer be? The high-powered press agent, the famous actor, her jealous manager, or even the barman? It’s anyone’s guess!