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STRASBURG
RAIL ROAD

HISTORIC STEAM TRAIN RIDES IN LANCASTER COUNTY, PA

STRASBURG
RAIL ROAD

TRAIN RIDES IN LANCASTER COUNTY, PA

CHOOSE YOUR FULL STEAM ADVENTURE

Murder Mystery Train Experience From $75

Guests are traveling by rail for the big premiere of a new Broadway show and to attend an intimate reception with its star. As the train departs, guests are treated to drinks from the bar, hors d’oeuvres, and soon after, a body. Who could the killer be? The high-powered press agent, the famous actor, her jealous manager, or even the barman? It’s anyone’s guess!

ALL ABOARD!


Join us for an authentic steam train ride on the oldest continuously operating railroad in the nation. Sit back and relax as you travel through 2,500 acres of Lancaster County’s famous Amish Country. Choose your preferred accommodation from the President’s Car, First Class, Dining, Open Air, or Coach.

Whether you’re a returning guest or visiting us for the first time, we look forward to you joining us at the Strasburg Rail Road!

Strasburg Rail Road Christmas Trains

November 16 - December 24, 2024

A Christmas tradition for nearly 65 years continues as the historic Strasburg Rail Road welcomes a very special visitor this holiday season. Choose among four different experiences: Santa’s Paradise Express, Night Before Christmas, and the weekday daytime Santa Claus Limited trains.

Easter Bunny Train

April 18 - 20, 2025

Welcome Spring with a ride through beautiful farmland with the Easter Bunny as your Conductor. Boys and girls will be delighted with a special surprise as the Easter Bunny greets them on board this memorable train.

Day Out With Thomas™

June and September 2025

Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Thomas returns to the Strasburg Rail Road in June and September of 2025. Tickets will go on sale in January of 2025. Stay tuned!

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE FOR ALL GENERATIONS!

Family Fun!

Family Friendly good fun. Also very educational for ourselves and our kids about the history of our country with Trains. The staff are all very nice and helpful. The shops are filled with really cool stuff and now a Cafe, which is very good

– Kevin H. | Facebook
Loads of Fun!

We had fun in the train ride. We did the escape the room and was able to solve the Houdini mystery. Sam was our assistant, she was very nice and helpful. It was a great experience!! Loads of fun!

– Ron A | Google Reviews
Such A Memorable Day!

Being able to ride an authentic steam powered train was so exciting! The experience transports you back in time to the late 1800’s early 1900. They have a general store, eatery, toy store and a play area for children. Thank you Strasburg Rail Road!

– Becky W. | Facebook
A Family Favorite!

My family has been coming here for the past 40 years. I loved riding the rails as a child, my children loved coming every year, and now I am bring my grandchildren! Great family atmosphere! Keep up the great work Strasburg Rail Road! We'll see soon!

– Melissa T. | Google Reviews

RAILLINES BLOG

Understanding the Language of the Train Whistle

There are so many sounds that we associate with the train: the rumble of the engine; the click-clack of the wheels along the tracks; the screech of the brakes; but maybe the most popular, the choo-choo of the train whistle. The train whistle is the universal sound of the locomotive. But did you know that…

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November 7, 2024

Halloween Trains & Other Spooky Stories in Lancaster, PA

Strasburg Rail Road is best known for its steam-powered train rides through Lancaster’s scenic farmland, but did you know the train route passes right by the county’s oldest graveyard?  Most passengers rarely think twice about passing Carpenter’s Cemetery during the day. But at night, as the daylight slips away aboard the Halloween train, there’s something…

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October 8, 2024

Railroad Safety Tips All People Should Know

Understanding railroad safety might not be high on your priority list, but it should be. Making risky choices around railroad tracks can result in devastating consequences. And train tragedies happen much more than you probably think. In the United States, a person or car is struck by a train every three hours. Keep yourself and…

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August 26, 2024

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