THE ELEGANT EXPRESS

Sophisticated Dining Experience Aboard the Train

Rich Edwardian elegance comes alive at America’s oldest continuously operating railroad. Under the direction of Café 1832’s Executive Team, enjoy a freshly prepared and elegant meal aboard Strasburg Rail Road’s historic steam train during a 45-minute ride.  This unique dining experience on the Lee E. Brenner Dining Car is designed to give you an elegant and sophisticated dining experience for you and your significant other while indulging in a select menu prepared by the Executive Team of Cafe 1832.

The Inclusions

• Sophisticated dining experience aboard the historic Lee E. Brenner Dining Car
• A 45-minute steam train ride through the picturesque Amish Country
• A special menu prepared by Café 1832 (see the menu offering below) and served by a First Class attendant
• One (1) complimentary beer or wine is included with each ticket. Additional alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic drinks may be purchased during the train ride.
• Train fare, PA State Sales tax, and gratuity

The 2025 Menu

Starters —

• Shareable Charcuterie Board (one per party) – assorted cheeses, cured meats, fruit, and crackers. 

Salads— (Choice of):

• House Side Salad
• Caesar Side Salad

Entrées— (Choice of):

• Chicken Marsala — Chicken breast topped with sweet marsala wine and mushroom sauce, accompanied by the chef’s selection of starch, a seasonal vegetable, and one (1) drink. 
• Petite Filet — Three petite filet of beef with mushroom demi sauce, accompanied by the chef’s selection of starch, a seasonal vegetable, and one (1) drink. 
• Lobster Ravioli — stuffed ravioli shells served with lobster, scallops, tomatoes, and shallots in a cream sauce.
• Vegan Bolognese — A vegetable medley in a cream sauce served over pasta.

Sweets— (Choice of):

• Chocolate Lava Cake
• Cheesecake

Drinks

• One (1) beer, wine, or soda is included with each ticket. Additional alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic drinks may be purchased during the train ride.

Lee E. Brenner Dining Car

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.

If you would like to discuss any specific questions or special accommodations you may have about the menu or food preparation,
please contact Café 1832 directly please call 717-687-6242 or email info@cafe1832.com. Due to the nature of the dining experience and train car, any special requests or accommodations not discussed prior to the day of cannot be guaranteed.

ATTENTION: Please note that all Dinner on the Rail passengers must be age 21 or older with a proper photo ID to board the train. Each guest will be carded, pursuant to state law. In addition, in accordance with Pennsylvania law, alcohol can only be served during the train ride. Alcoholic drinks must be consumed before exiting the train; alcohol is not permitted off the train. Strasburg Rail Road is not permitted to serve alcoholic drinks while the train is berthed in the Station.