This is a great place to visit for both train and non-train buffs. This is a large museum. There are so many trains and exhibits that I didn't have time to see everthing. I enjoyed learning about the history of railroads and seeing all the historic trains displayed. There is also a replica of a old train station with a... more

Many fantastic examples of historic locomotives. Great for railfans and non-railfans alike. Located right across from the Strasburg Railroad. more

A tremendous effort has gone into this museum, and it is worth every penny! This is a railfan's dream! Outstanding museum - be sure not to miss it! more

My wife and I took our 2 and a half year old grandson to ride the steam train at Strasburg and we were all thouroghly thrilled with our experience. We also visited the National ToyTrain Museum and the ChooChoo Barn at Strasburg, and they too were a wonderful experience for the 3 of us. My grandson asked on the way... more

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania was fantastic, much better than your typical state railroad museum. An admitted train and history enthusiast I found the museum to be exceptionally well laid out and staffed by wonderfully helpful people. My wife, who has almost no interest in trains and history, actually admitted she enjoyed the visit as well. The newest addition to... more

The name of the play for the murder mystery dinner theatre is the "Case of the Missing Golden Spike".Last year, due to the subject material of the play, I suggested that they pick something that is more railroad related. So, they chose to write a play involving the linking of the two oceans via the railroad in 1869 at Promotory... more

My Family enjoyed our visit to this museum. We are not railroad 'buffs', we just thought it would be interesting to see. The museum has a good website that lists their events. I would say you can go thru the museum in an hour and a half, longer to see take the tour of the restoration area. Then just cross... more