Ride
Steam-hauled
A short line through [[amish-country]] farmland
Heritage railroad
Strasburg Rail Road
A working heritage steam railroad running excursion trains through Amish farmland, across the road from the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Across the road
Railroad Museum of PA
Historic locomotives and rolling stock (separate admission)
Open
Seasonal
Various train types and themed rides (needs verification)
Allow
A few hours
If you do both the ride and the museum
The place
The Strasburg Rail Road is a working heritage railroad that runs steam-hauled excursion trains on a short line through the surrounding Amish Country farmland — a scenic, gentle ride that's a favorite with families and train enthusiasts.
Directly opposite sits the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, a large indoor collection of historic locomotives and rolling stock. The two make a natural pair: a ride on a real steam train, then a close-up look at preserved equipment.
Good to know
- Seasonal schedule — book ahead for popular dates (needs verification)
- Museum has separate hours and admission
- Allow a few hours for both
Our notesThe county's signature train
A real steam ride through farmland plus a serious railroad museum across the road — an easy highlight of a relaxed Amish-country day.
Ride the steam train, then tour the museum.
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What it is
The Strasburg Rail Road is a working heritage railroad that runs steam-hauled excursion trains on a short line through the surrounding Amish Country farmland. The ride is scenic and gentle, passing fields and farms, and it's a favorite with families and train enthusiasts alike.
Across the road: the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Directly opposite the railroad sits the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, a large indoor collection of historic locomotives and rolling stock. The two make a natural pair — a ride on a real steam train and then a close-up look at preserved equipment.
Visiting tips
The railroad runs on a seasonal schedule with various train types and special themed rides at certain times of year. Schedules, fares, and the museum's separate hours and admission all change seasonally (needs verification — book or confirm ahead, especially for popular dates). Allow a few hours if you plan to do both the ride and the museum.
Strasburg is a short drive from Lancaster City and fits well into a relaxed day in Amish Country. See Four-Night Itinerary for placement.