Wine & Cheese Train

Wine & Cheese Events

Enjoy the luxurious, first-class parlor car and a selection of wine, cheese and crackers as you travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA and back! Our wine events include our popular Wine & Cheese Train, available select evenings, April through November and our twice-yearly Wine Tastings aboard the train.

ATTENTION: People riding aboard the First-Class Parlor Car on designated Wine & Cheese Trains must be 21 years or older. Photo ID is required to board the Car.


Wine Tasting

July 23 and August 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm

On two dates only, Strasburg Rail Road is hosting a special wine tasting aboard the train. Relax and enjoy several wine selections, a presentation by a wine educator and a 45-minute train ride.

July 23 will feature Twin Brook Winery, of Gap, PA. Twin Brook's family of fine wines includes varietals made from vinifera and hybrid grapes, as well as delicate blends.

August 13 will feature Nissley Vineyards, of Bainbridge, PA. Nissley produces a wide variety of estate-bottled wines made from grapes grown in their 50-acre vineyard.

  • Boarding begins at 6:30 pm
  • The train departs at 7:00 pm
  • The cost is $55 per person.
  • There are 30 seats available for each event.
  • Tickets can be purchased online for either July 23 or August 13
  • Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended.

Wine & Cheese Train 2010 Schedule

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.

April

Saturday - April 10, 17, 24 at 6:00 pm

May

Saturday - May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 6:00 pm

June

Saturday - June 5, 26 at 6:00 pm

Saturday - June 12, 19 at 7:00 pm

July

Friday - July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 7:00 pm

Saturday - July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 7:00 pm

August

Friday - August 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7:00 pm

Saturday - August 7, 14, 21, 28 at 7:00 pm

September

Saturday - September 25 at 6:00 pm

Saturday - September 4, 11, 18 at 7:00 pm

October

Saturday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 6:00 pm

November

Saturday - November 6, 13 at 6:00 pm

Beer, Wine & Spirits Aboard the Train

Beer, wine and spirits may be purchased while riding aboard the First-Class Parlor Car, Lounge Car, and Dining Car at any time the train is in motion. Photo ID is required when purchasing alcoholic beverages.

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Fares

Wine Tasting

Adult (21+): $55.00

Wine & Cheese Train

Adult (21+): $35.00

Photo ID is required to board the Car.

PLEASE NOTE:

There are a limited number of seats on this car. We strongly recommend you purchase tickets as cars often sell out prior to the train ride.

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.