Enjoy a classic story time reading of “The Night Before Christmas” aboard our restored Victorian coach cars!
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Private Group Christmas Train Rides
Recreate the magic and anticipation of Christmas Eve with an exclusive experience aboard the Strasburg Rail Road! Climb aboard Santa’s personal railcar and ride as a rail baron in majestic, holiday style.
Ideal for a private family experience, your journey begins as you step aboard the historic Philadelphia & Reading business-class railcar. Explore the car’s opulence before settling into the cozy Observation Room for a private reading of Clement C. Moore’s classic, The Night Before Christmas. Your storyteller will bring the poem alive as you travel our historic railroad.
Event Details:
- Exclusive, private use of the President’s Car
- Costumed reader/performer
- Live entertainment
- Complimentary charcuterie board prepared by the staff of Cafe 1832.
- One (1) milk and cookie for each guest
- Additional snacks and drinks are available to purchase from the attendant.
- Santa will make a surprise visit and looks forward to greeting everyone!
The President’s Car of the former Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Philadelphia & Reading Car No. 10, commonly known as “The Reading” during its heyday, is an Edwardian-era business car. Business-class cars were built for the railroad’s top brass—company presidents and other high-level officials. These cars were essentially houses on wheels that transported railroad officials “over the line” to carry out their railroad responsibilities. These cars were often the pride of the railroad fleet with their handcrafted woodwork, rich tapestries, over-stuffed furniture, and much more.
Philadelphia & Reading Car No. 10, now known as “The President’s Car,” was built in 1913 for George F. Bair, then president of both the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad (P&R) and Franklin & Marshall College.
ATTENTION: In accordance with Pennsylvania law, we may not serve alcohol to anyone under the legal age of 21 years. Proper ID is required for service. Furthermore, alcohol is only served during the train ride. We are not permitted to serve alcoholic beverages while the train is berthed in the station.
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