SANTA’S PARADISE EXPRESS – DINING CAR

Ho, ho, ho! Santa’s aboard this classic steam train for a holiday ride to remember!

A Christmas tradition since 1959, Strasburg Rail Road welcomes a very special visitor every November and December. That’s right, Santa himself will climb aboard the historic steam train to greet families as they travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA, and back. As a special treat, children ages 11 and under will receive a small gift from Santa during this nostalgic 45-minute steam train ride.

Additionally, guests can enjoy the Cranky Cars and miniature steam train attractions (when open), a visit with Mrs. Claus, and music from professional carolers and musicians.

Santa Letters: If you would like a return letter from Santa, please bring a standard-sized (No. 10), self-addressed stamped envelope with you and place it in the “North Pole Express” mailbox located near the Mrs. Claus area.

All meals include a bag of potato chips and a fresh-baked cookie. Additional non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

Choice of:

• Beef and Cheddar Sandwich
  (Thin slices of seasoned roast beef simmered in Au Jus served on an Italian roll with cheese wiz and horseradish mayo, and served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie. PA Sales Tax and Tip included.)
• BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich
  (Slow-cooked BBQ basted chicken on a fresh kaiser roll with pickles and thinly sliced red onion, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie. PA Sales Tax and Tip included.)
• Chicken Caesar Salad
  (Classic tossed Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan cheese, and crouton topped with grilled chicken breast, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie. PA Sales Tax and Tip included.)
• Hummus Veggie Wrap
  (Broccoli, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, kale radicchio, carrots, and house-made hummus in a spinach wrap, served with chips and a fresh-baked cookie. PA Sales Tax and Tip included.)

For the Kids–
Choice of:

• All Beef Hotdog served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Uncrustable PB&J served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Mac & Cheese served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.
• Turkey and Cheese on a Kaiser Roll served with chips, a fresh-baked cookie, and a choice of Water, Milk, or Juice.

For your convenience, all Guests MUST select a meal choice at the time of booking (online checkout). Meal and gratuity included: Guests must select a meal choice at the time of booking.
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Our Dining Car

“Lee E. Brenner” No. 93

The Lee E. Brenner Dining Car — America’s oldest operating all-wood dining railcar — recreates the traditional dining experience you would have experienced aboard an early 20th-century railroad. During the Edwardian Era, dining on the rails was quite sophisticated. What now serves as Strasburg Rail Road’s dining car, was built by the Laconia Car Company in 1926 and ran on the Boston & Maine Railroad until 1972. After its retirement in 1972, it arrived at the Strasburg Rail Road. It was rebuilt in 1993 and renamed for Strasburg’s second president, Lee E. Brenner.

For additional seating options and prices for Santa’s Paradise Express, check out these:

• Coach Cars
• Brunch Experience
• Club Car
• First Class Cars