Strasburg Rail Road
Strasburg Rail Road
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Steam through scenic Lancaster County aboard America’s oldest operating railroad, where the first thing you can expect is an authentic steam railroad experience! Strasburg Rail Road steam locomotives and cars, including First Class, Dining, Coach, and Open Air, all beautifully restored and carefully maintained by a world-class staff. Our regular steam train excursion provides a 45-minute roundtrip through the countryside, while an audio commentary highlights the history about the railroad and surrounding area. More than 2,500 acres of farmland are visible from the train, much of which is farmed by our Amish neighbors. Group rates are available for 10 or more Guests with additional perks for Cafe 1832 and our gift shops! Special Events include Day Out With Thomas, Christmas Trains, Wine & Cheese events, and more! Face Masks and social distancing required. Advanced Reservations required.
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- Greg C138 contributionsLong John Special 2024We had an incredibly crazy experience of the Long John Special. It had snowed night before and had blustery winds but we braved the cold and had an amazing experience. All conductors were very helpful and free long john and coffee helped. Train ride was a amazing as usual and this scenery has a charm all seasons of the year. Cant wait to come back in spring.Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 18, 2024
- njcountry524 contributionsWhat a wonderful surprise!My husband, son & I really enjoyed the elegant dinner excursion.. The dining car was very nice, the service was wonderful & the scenery along the ride was beautiful, but the icing on the cake was the dinner!! We had not expected such an excellent meal. The Beef Wellington & Chicken Marsala were divine. My husband & son love Wellington and they both said it was the best they ever had, even better than Chef Gordon Ramsey's Wellington at his Atlantic City restaurant. We definitely give this dining excursion high ratings.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 24, 2024
- UGR3DAY3 contributionsAMAZING EXPERIENCE!Luxury and Comfort On a Historic Train Ride This was a SPECTACULAR experience! I chartered the train car for my business UGR3DAY to provide an Underground Railroad storytelling tour. From start to finish, the customer service was 5 star! Thank you for all of the special touches, the extravagant experience and support with booking. I hope to charter again in the future!Visited March 2024Traveled on businessWritten March 26, 2024
- Heidi JHighland, New York13 contributionsGreat day out for the whole family.Great day out for the whole family. We booked the dining car. They were very accommodating with gluten free request and other customization of food. The conductor even helped us sing happy birthday to my son.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 7, 2024
- Mark B2 contributionsGreat ride with a friendly staff!A great ride through the countryside! We were warmly greeted by your team. Enjoyed a drink on the train ride while comfortably seated in deluxe swiveling lounge chairs. A great way to spend a few hours.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 13, 2024
- John H7 contributionsAmazing RideTook my three year old grandson and went with other family members. The kids loved it. I thought it was one of the highlights of our vacation. We have been traveling to that area for over 55 years and it seems to get better every time.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 22, 2024
- regular income travelerNewark, Delaware135 contributionsRide the rails of yesteryearWe arrive an hour early to get our tickets, browse the gift shops and watch the stage show. The entire area is pristine, restrooms are very clean, they have a nice playground for the children. Every single staff member is dressed in period costume, they are extremely friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. This was our 2nd time here, first time for my son and d-I- l. We all had the most wonderful time. The coach car we were in was just refurbished and the attention to detail was amazing. The ride through Amish countryside was delightful. The commentary was informative, loved the area where we stopped to listen to the train whistle of the “ ghost train” i just got a kick out of that. I just wish it was a longer ride because it’s so enjoyable. We are definitely going back !!Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 22, 2024
- Janet7 contributionsFun & family friendlyThis was an amazing experience, great for any age. My father enjoyed it very much for his birthday, we all enjoyed it along with him. Food was actually good, we had the pork nachos and thev philly cheese stakeVisited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 24, 2024
- Thomas FJenkintown, Pennsylvania21 contributionsA Train Ride Through ParadiseThis is our first time on the SRR line. There is a little confusion in the the main station address is Ronks, PA. However, google maps also show this location as Paradise. I'm sticking with the name Paradise. We booked a dining car. These are provisioned by the 1812 cafe in the station. The food was well prepared and tasty. Seeing the active farm land on the 45 minute ride was enjoyable. We had the opportunity to talk with a few of the rail workers. Hopefully we did not ask too many silly questions. Talking with Kathy, who is on charge of the dining car, was the pinnacle of our all too short journey. Hope to come back soon. Thanks to all that make this an enjoyable excursion in Paradise.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 1, 2024
- Michele N2 contributionsFantastic!Fantastic experience for the entire family 2yrs to 69 yrs old! Loved every minute of it, from the entertainment while waiting to board the train to the 45 minute train ride! Nice family event!Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 13, 2024
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A. Tennyson
Scotland, MD33 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
My best friend and I decided to add this stop into our adventures on a Friday afternoon. We bought tickets when we were about 10 minutes away from the station, it seemed like the perfect warm/fall weather so we opted for the open air seats, as I like to take pictures with my Nikon camera (fall pictures are my favorite). After parking in the parking lot, you need to walk across the train tracks to the other side to find the lamp post check in point. Personally, we felt like the signs from the parking lot didn’t explain where to go. When boarding the train, sit on the side closest to the station, you will see more on the ride. The train rode us by this place called Cherry Crest, well lets just say we plan on bringing the kids back up to the area for a fun filled day there as well. I’m not sure if there are tour options to see the other cabooses in the storage barn, I know there is a Thomas the Train caboose, which would have been a cool thing to see in storage. We did not look into this option as we had other plans, but families with younger children would enjoy getting to see Thomas even while parked.
Written October 13, 2024
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Joan E
Montgomeryville, PA30 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This was a fun little outing on a beautiful autumn day ... the 40 some minute ride out and back on refurbished train cars (ours car #118 was built in 1911). The ride goes through farmland, much of it Amish owned, and we were lucky enough to watch the farmers, their families, and their livestock work together, without benefit of gas powered machinery, to harvest the fields and prepare them for the winter.
I have a few recommendations for ensuring that you have a great trip:
1) Check out the different types of cars available for your ride. We rode in one of the First Class Lounge Cars which only costs a few dollars more than other options. We sat in very comfortable upholstered swivel chairs which allowed us to face directly out the windows next to us. On a beautiful day, the open air car looked like it would be fun as well, especially for a photographer who wishes to not be impeded by window glass or wooden window frames.
2) If possible, sit on the right hand side of the train. This will be the side closest to the station when you board. You get view after view of beautifully kept farmland and houses. Far too often. the view from the left side was directly into a hill with no vista view at all.
3) We were on the first trip out of the morning and it worked out really well for us. We were able to board earlier than advertised. The hostess had time to take our orders (there is a alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink menu and some sweet and savory munchies) and serve us before the train left the platform. On our return, the whole process looked to be much more rushed ... we were disembarking, others were getting on and finding their seats, and in just a few minutes the train was headed off on its run. I'm sure that they have the process down to a science but we enjoyed the very leisurely pace afforded by being in the first run of the day.
I have a few recommendations for ensuring that you have a great trip:
1) Check out the different types of cars available for your ride. We rode in one of the First Class Lounge Cars which only costs a few dollars more than other options. We sat in very comfortable upholstered swivel chairs which allowed us to face directly out the windows next to us. On a beautiful day, the open air car looked like it would be fun as well, especially for a photographer who wishes to not be impeded by window glass or wooden window frames.
2) If possible, sit on the right hand side of the train. This will be the side closest to the station when you board. You get view after view of beautifully kept farmland and houses. Far too often. the view from the left side was directly into a hill with no vista view at all.
3) We were on the first trip out of the morning and it worked out really well for us. We were able to board earlier than advertised. The hostess had time to take our orders (there is a alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink menu and some sweet and savory munchies) and serve us before the train left the platform. On our return, the whole process looked to be much more rushed ... we were disembarking, others were getting on and finding their seats, and in just a few minutes the train was headed off on its run. I'm sure that they have the process down to a science but we enjoyed the very leisurely pace afforded by being in the first run of the day.
Written October 13, 2024
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Linda B
Arlington, VA16 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We participated in the Mechanical Shop Tour with David. It was one of the top tours that I have done anywhere in the world. There were kids as well as some very knowledgeable adults (maybe working as machinists) on the tour. David handled all of the questions such that the answers to even the more complicated questions were understandable to all ages and knowledge levels. The tour was scheduled for 45 mins, but David gave us 2 hours of his time (although he gave those who wanted to move on opportunities to leave, but most of the group stayed the entire time). I highly recommend the tour if you have any interest in engines, machine shops, or trains.
Written October 9, 2023
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Carl H
Harrisburg57 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
I recently took my family, including my two small grandchildren, on the Strasburg Railroad's Santa's Paradise Express Brunch 45-minute train ride. The train ride itself was excellent, and we really enjoyed it along with Santa and the entertainment, which included two carolers and two musicians separately going through the train cars singing or playing Christmas music. Our disappointment was with the brunch itself, given the total expense of the experience. I paid over $400 for 5 adults and 2 under five years of age. I knew the meals would be pre-prepared, but I still expected better quality and tasting food and was also disappointed that a small drink, hot chocolate, juice and/or water, was not included. You had to pay extra for drinks. The eggs were bland tasting and whatever spread they put on the bread was unappetizing. They would have been better off giving you jam or butter. I probably would recommend just doing the train ride and skipping the meal if you want to do this adventure.
Written December 28, 2024
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PowerSurge76
Cornwall, Canada9 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Went on a hot and humid Sunday evening for the Bonnie and Clyde experience. The 15 minute pre show was next to the engine that is getting ´ready’ to go so the steam Engine produced noise making the play difficult to hear.
We and multiple other people got onto the train in the open air carts at the front but had to move to the back carts where the show continued. Unfortunately no air conditioning in what I believe was the coach carts so the small windows made it uncomfortable due to the heat.
The show was ok, but I can see it would be more enjoyable with kids.
The ride was ok, but no narration because of the play (and play only goes on for less the half the trip)
Due to the weather, my wife and I felt we would have had better value just booking the regular train ride with narration in the open air carts.
We and multiple other people got onto the train in the open air carts at the front but had to move to the back carts where the show continued. Unfortunately no air conditioning in what I believe was the coach carts so the small windows made it uncomfortable due to the heat.
The show was ok, but I can see it would be more enjoyable with kids.
The ride was ok, but no narration because of the play (and play only goes on for less the half the trip)
Due to the weather, my wife and I felt we would have had better value just booking the regular train ride with narration in the open air carts.
Written August 6, 2024
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JWilliam0316
Stryker, OH181 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
First of all, everyone who works here is very nice and friendly. That just about ends the positives.
We did the murder mystery train ride. Well, for starters, it's not much of a ride. It's a slow, straight trip up the rails, the train stops while the engine unhooks from one end and comes to the other, and pulls you right back to where you started.
The basic storyline for the murder mystery was good and the actors did fairly well with it. But, it all strikes you as a bit cheesy. There were kids on board but that didn't stop the actors from cursing throughout the performance.
For the money that was spent, I would have wanted a whole lot more and better. Did it once and there is absolutely no reason to do it again.
We did the murder mystery train ride. Well, for starters, it's not much of a ride. It's a slow, straight trip up the rails, the train stops while the engine unhooks from one end and comes to the other, and pulls you right back to where you started.
The basic storyline for the murder mystery was good and the actors did fairly well with it. But, it all strikes you as a bit cheesy. There were kids on board but that didn't stop the actors from cursing throughout the performance.
For the money that was spent, I would have wanted a whole lot more and better. Did it once and there is absolutely no reason to do it again.
Written August 11, 2024
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Ken A
Walnut Cove, NC433 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We booked two seats in the first class car with swivel seats for 11:00 on a Monday. Check in was fast and efficient and the bathrooms were immaculate. Several shops open for gifts, souvenirs, and food. We boarded about 10:40 and our car was full. Narration during the trip out which is about 15 minutes, 5 minutes to switch the locomotive to the other end of the train, and then 15 minutes back in so you see the same scenery two times. The car was spotless and the swivel sears were very comfortable. Other than an occasional bit of smoke, nothing to distinguish you were even on a steam locomotive. The best part was the view of the farms and activities along the tracks but was a little disappointed by the experience. It was okay but no reason to ever do it again
Written May 14, 2024
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Susan A
Pittsburgh, PA6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
HIGHLY recommend " All aboard!" this charming historic train experience! The station is located among a small stretch of quaint shops and eatery right in the middle of Amish country. A variety of train cars are offered to suit a wide range of preferences, each car with its own pros and cons. My group booked the open windows car since it was summer (had a roof in case of rain). The seats were wooden and could flip to face either direction.
Pro- spacious open windows afforded great views and a constant breeze. Con- most popular car with children who, understandably, verbally expressed their excitement to be on a train throughout the 45 minute ride making it difficult to hear the tour guide. If traveling just with adults, I recommend the plush seat car or diner car. Windows are smaller but, more than ample to see the scenery, seats are more comfortable and it's much easier to hear the tour guide.
Regardless of which car you choose, the 45 minute scenic ride on the historic train is worth every penny!
Pro- spacious open windows afforded great views and a constant breeze. Con- most popular car with children who, understandably, verbally expressed their excitement to be on a train throughout the 45 minute ride making it difficult to hear the tour guide. If traveling just with adults, I recommend the plush seat car or diner car. Windows are smaller but, more than ample to see the scenery, seats are more comfortable and it's much easier to hear the tour guide.
Regardless of which car you choose, the 45 minute scenic ride on the historic train is worth every penny!
Written July 29, 2023
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Kevin G
Matawan, NJ167 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We love this place. We took our 3 year old grandson and 1 year old granddaughter on the Santa train. Our grandson was mesmerized again by the train so much that we got him a train set for Christmas. We enloyed our ride in comfort in the Moedinger car - we highly recommend paying the extra fare.
We stopped in several places to watch the train pass by and we also enjoyed a number of the Strasburg and Bird-in-Hand attractions
We stopped in several places to watch the train pass by and we also enjoyed a number of the Strasburg and Bird-in-Hand attractions
Written December 27, 2023
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Pat
Bethesda, MD98 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This trip was fun but very short. We rode in one of the first class cars which I recommend (they aren't too expensive) as they have large swivel chairs and way fewer people. The train is well maintained and beautiful. The only things is this rail line is very short. The ride is 45 min totally but that includes some loading time, both directions of the trip. And about 10 min or so of the locomotive changing from one end to the other to switch directions. All this means you don't actually see a whole lot. I still recommend it as it was a nice ride with very pleasant staff.
Written March 21, 2023
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Hello we want to do the 11am open air and the Noon shop class in the summer. Will we be back in time to do the Noon shop class? I know it says 45 mins but I was wondering if this was actually possible not just on paper. Thank you for your help!!
Written March 21, 2024
They are usually pretty good at maintaining the schedule. That being said, unforseen circumstances could cause a change.
Written March 22, 2024
what exactly do we see on the train ride? is it just open farm land?
Written August 9, 2023
You will go through 12 working farms (9 are Amish) you will see the Red Caboose Motel, the National Toy Train Museum, Espenshade Turkey Farm, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Groff's Picnic Grove,Carpenters Graveyard and Leaman Place Junction.
Written January 19, 2024
Do you provide handicapped parking or a shuttle to the station?
Our triain leaves at 12:30 today. We have our tickets.
Written October 11, 2021
I would think so but best bet is to call.
Written October 20, 2020
rabia a
New York City, New York
It’s my first time,I just searched for it,my 3 year boy is obsess with trains,should I do online booking,or just go in,where should I book online.
Written September 23, 2020
I booked online due to covid-19 they didn't offer tickets on site. I went directly to the website to book. Enjoy! Must wear face mask!
Written September 24, 2020
Hello! How long is the train ride from start to finish? How much time should I forecast for this entire experience? Thank You.
Written September 23, 2019
The ride is 45mins round trip. You should arrive 45mins to 1hr before your scheduled train to allow time to either purchase tickets or check in if you prebook online.
Written April 1, 2023
Would you recommend the coach or open air car? Is there a reason the open air one is slightly higher in price? We are going in the summer when it is hot.
Written July 9, 2019
The open air car is nicer in the fall. During the summer the bugs can get bad (You're riding through farmland) and if a thunderstorm pops up you may get wet. On a hot, hot day as we have had so far this summer, if the train stops for a prolonged period of time, it can get very hot in the car. None of the above would be a problem if you were in coach. Good luck and enjoy!!!
Written July 9, 2019
What is the best way for a family to do Strasburg Railroad on a shoestring budget?
Written July 6, 2019
Coach or open air is best for budget passengers. Also, someone said that "coach is air conditioned" that is NOT correct. Coach cars do NOT have AC but the windows do open.
Written April 1, 2023
It certainly is a wonderful experience for all ages of “kids.” A learning environment provides answers to many questions just by talking to the Firman or Engineer on Steam Locomotive No. 90, an exceptional Decapod Engine.
Written July 3, 2019
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