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Upcoming Events

Celebrate Your Birthday

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Celebrate Your Birthday at the Strasburg Rail Road

Introducing a Build-Your-Own Birthday Package designed for kids 11 & under. Start with our base package and customize to your liking! Held in a private room decorated with balloons, your party room is available for one hour. You may bring your own cake and party snacks. Then, board the train for a 45-minute ride to Paradise, PA and back!

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Wine & Cheese Train
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Wine & Cheese Train

Select Evening Trains, April - Nov. 2010

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The $35 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase.

Adult (21+): $35.00

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Day out with Thomas™
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Day Out With Thomas™

June 12-20, 2010
Sept. 11-19, 2010
November 19-21, 2010

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Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt™. You'll find lots of other exciting activities, and a complete selection of Thomas merchandise in our gift shop. Day Out With Thomas tickets may be purchased at TicketWeb or by calling toll-free 866-468-7630. In both cases, tickets are being sold through a national ticket sales operation. Be sure to choose "Strasburg Rail Road" as your event location.

Regular Tickets:

2 years +: $18.00

Combo Tickets: Includes one ride behind Thomas & and one Coach ride aboard the Strasburg Rail Road

$25.00

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Behind the Scenes with the Iron Horse
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The Rolling Antique Auto Show & Run

July 24, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Be part of reliving automotive history! We're transforming the railroad into an interactive antique auto show, featuring cars on display and in action, as they race alongside the mighty steam train.

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Behind the Scenes with the Iron Horse
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The Great Train Robbery

April 17, 4:00 pm
July 25, 5:00 pm
October 23, 4:00 pm

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As you enjoy a 45-minute ride to Paradise, PA and back, be on guard for a gang of robbers rumored to be in the Strasburg area. Not to worry, though, law enforcement will be on hand to protect our passengers and see that justice is served.

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Educator Appreciation Day
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Educator Open House

July 29 & 30, 2010

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July 29, 2010, 10 am - 5 pm*

July 30, 2010, 10 am - 5 pm*

*Last Train departs at 7:00 p.m.

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm and Strasburg Rail Road invite educators to enjoy one-day, complimentary passes to explore all that we have to offer.

Arrive at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm on your selected date to pick up your tickets for both attractions. Just show your school ID or pay stub from your school district to provide proof of employment.

Behind the Scenes with the Iron Horse

Strasburg Rail Road - Yesterday and Today

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Trains & Troops
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Trains & Troops

Nov. 6 & 7, 2010

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In addition to our regular train, we're running special trains on the half hour. Ride with re-enactors from all eras of the military. Part of the Veterans Day celebration at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

Coach Fare:

Adult (12+): $17.00

Child (3 - 11): $10.00

Toddler (under 3): $3.00

Santa's Paradise Express
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Santa's Paradise Express

Nov. 26-28, 2010
Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 2010

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Recapture the magic of the holiday season. Potbelly stoves gently warm the passenger cars as you travel with Santa. Sing along with our live musicians at the station. If you listen carefully, you may even hear the sounds of ringing bells.

Coach Fare:

Adult (12+): $17.00

Child (3 - 11): $10.00

Toddler (under 3): $3.00

First-Class Fare:

All Ages: $25.00

Dining Car Fare:

Adult (12+): $19.00

Child (3 - 11): $12.00

Toddler (under 3): $5.00

Past Events

Easter Bunny Train
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Easter Bunny Train

April 2-4, 2010

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Welcome Spring with a ride through beautiful farmland with Peter Cottontail as your Conductor. Peter will delight boys and girls with an Easter surprise as he greets them on board this special train.

Coach Fare:

Adult (12+): $16.00

Child (3 - 11): $9.00

Toddler (under 3): $2.00

First-Class Fare:

All ages: $22.00

Dining Car Fare:

Adult (12+): $18.00

Child (3 - 11): $11.00

Toddler (under 3): $4.00

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Note on all events:There are a limited number of tickets available for each day of the event. Unsold tickets will be available at the Strasburg Rail Road the day of the event. If you have not pre-purchased tickets, please call 717-687-7522 before coming, as tickets may not be available. No refunds or exchanges on tickets.

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. There are a limited number of Dinner Train Tickets available. Unsold tickets will be available at the station on a first come basis. We strongly recommend pre-purchasing your ticket in advance by calling (717) 687-6486. No refund or exchanges on tickets unless ticketed train does not operate.