Noon Shop Tour

Noon Shop Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the railroad's mechanical shop, where trains are built and refurbished. No toddlers. One FREE admission with Rail Baron Day Pass. There are a limited number of tickets for this tour. We strongly recommend you purchase tickets ahead of time, as the tour often sells out for that day.

Due to safety regulations, children under the age of 5 are not permitted on this tour.

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With train ticket stub: $16.00

Without train ticket stub: $25.00

Only 25 passes available per day

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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Explore this world-class collection of more than 100 locomotives and rail cars on display indoors and out.

Visit the museum Web site for more information and pricing.

2010 Fun Extras Operating Schedule

All fun extras are open the following days:

  • April
    2-4 (Noon - 4:00 p.m. - sorry, Pump Car is not available)

  • May
    1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-31 (Noon - 4:00 p.m. - sorry, Pump Car is not available)

  • June
    5 - 11 (Noon - 4:00 p.m.)
    12 (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m)
    13 (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
    14-18 (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
    19 (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
    20 (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m)
    21-30 (Noon - 4:00 p.m.)

  • July
    1 - 31 (Noon - 4:00 p.m.)

  • August
    1 - 31 (Noon - 4:00 p.m.)

  • September
    1-3 (Noon - 4:00 p.m. - sorry, Pump Car is not available)
    4-6 (Noon - 4:00 p.m.)
    11 (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
    12 (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
    13-17 (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
    18 (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
    19 (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
    25-25 (Noon - 4:00 p.m. - sorry, Pump Car is not available)

  • October (Pump Car is not available)
    2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31 (Noon - 4:00 p.m.)

  • November (Pump Car is not available)
    19 (9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
    20 (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
    21 (9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
    26-28 (Noon - 4:00 p.m.)

  • December (Pump Car is not available)
    4-5, 11-12, 18-19 (Noon - 4:00 p.m.)

Strasburg Rail Road offers collectible tokens for purchase. Tokens may be used to enjoy our activities along the mall. They also make great souvenirs of your visit with us. Each token is 50 cents and may be purchased in our shops or from a token dispenser on the mall.
Cranky Car

Cranky Car

Perfect for our pint-sized passengers. These hand-propelled cars, which date back to the 1930s, allow little ones to take control as they crank their way around a track. FREE with First-Class and President's Car tickets and select passes.

5 tokens per rider

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Cagney Train

Cagney Train

Built around 1920, this miniature steam train was originally used at an amusement park. FREE with First-Class and President's Car tickets and select passes.

5 tokens per rider

Children Under 3 Ride Free

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Pump Car

Pump Car

You provide the power when you operate one of our vintage Pump Cars - with attendant - along a short track. (Due to safety regulations, passengers must measure 48" to the chin). FREE with First-Class and President's Car tickets and select passes.

5 tokens per rider

Switch Tower Tour

Switch Tower Tour

Built in 1885, this is a classic example of Pennsylvania Railroad signal tower design. Get a bird's eye view of our magnificent countryside and approaching trains. FREE with First-Class and President's Car tickets and select passes.

The suggested donation of $2.00 supports the ongoing preservation and restoration of the tower.

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Please Note: Schedules are adhered to as closely as possible, but the railroad reserves the right to alter schedules, substitute coaches and/or motive power as operating conditions demand. The railroad is not responsible for lack of sufficient capacity or adverse weather conditions that prevent operations. No refund or exchanges on tickets.