Follow along in this throwback video to strasburgs first steam engine, engine 31. Follow along in this throwback video to strasburg s first steam engine, engine 31. Src strasburg railroad locomotive roster railroad picture. Strasburg rail road is a shortline railroad whose construction in the 19th century was intended to connect the town of strasburg with the main line. A few years later plans extended its eastern connection to philadelphia. Apr 21, 2020 overall, the whole family enjoyed the day out with thomas.
Whether before or after your train ride, be sure to allow time to send your child. The strasburg rail road is located on gap road pennsylvania highway 741, close to the township of strasburg, pa, just across the road from the railroad museum of pennsylvania you can see photos of that museums collection on the railroad museum of pennsylvania train shed and railroad museum of pennsylvania yard pages of this website. Strasburg railroad, 89, 31 easter duology duration. Oct 28, 2016 strasburg spooktacular is a familyfriendly journey aboard americas oldest short line railroad, through lancaster countys harvest landscape, and destined for a halloween celebration at our picturesque groffs grove. This is yet another family rail video dating back from 1989 at the strasburg railroad in lancaster county pa. The strasburg rail road, located in pennsylvania dutch country is the secondmost popular. Led by a rugged 080 locomotive, this set features two coaches and an observation car. Strasburg spooktacular at strasburg rail road ronks, pa.
Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. A strasburg rail road tradition for generations, the easter bunny train is available april 10 april 12, 2020. The strasburg rail road was among the first steampowered tourist railroads. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. An easter egg hunt is included as part of each childs easter bunny train experience. Strasburg rail road 31 canadian national 7312 youtube. Strasburg rail road in lancaster county, pa lancaster, pa. Strasburg is near the intersection of routes 896 and 741, south of route 30. Browse for your photos by entering your information from your slipwristband below. The strasburg rail road railroad history and classic. In this photograph by william moedinger, taken on the sunny afternoon of june 2, 1982, no. See more ideas about strasburg railroad, pennsylvania dutch country and pennsylvania dutch. This yearly event includes a 45 minute train ride, easter egg hunt, plus fun extras like the cranky cars and pintsized pufferbelly train ride. You can collect up to 25 photos at a time per album.
Comfortably seated aboard a pristine authentically restored passenger car, you will embark. Strasburg rail road local and regional history books. It was not until a 420, named the william penn manufactured by the norris. Friday, april 10 trains depart hourly from 11am 4pm saturday, april 11 trains depart hourly from 11am 4pm and at 6pm sunday, april 12 trains depart hourly from 11am 3pm enjoy more fun around. Americas oldest shortline railroad and a leading tourist railway that operates museum quality, working. The railroad museum of pennsylvania offers special events throughout the year, appealing to all interests and all ages.
Thomas formerly an exbrooklyn eastern district terminal 060t built. Im not sure if they have the service charge at the railroad. Strasburg rail road is famous worldwide for authentic railroad operations and travels through the heart of beautiful pennsylvania dutch countryside to the town of paradise, pa. Yes, a new 475 is in the works, im building her as a part of the strasburg railroad v2 project. Museum members receive free admission to many events.
The strasburg rail road company is americas oldest short line railroad, incorporated in 1832, located in lancaster county, pennsylvania. Strasburg rail road has five working steam locomotives and a fleet of twenty passenger cars, including first class, dining, coach, and open air, all. I recorded this footage in 2008, but ive decided to share some of my home made railroad videos for the first time. Strasburg rail road can take you directly through the heart of pennsylvania amish country with a view of more than 2,500 acres of breathtaking farmland.
Explore how and why strasburgs fourandahalfmile line survived, and discover the story behind its ascension to prominence as an iconic, internationally known, smalltown steam railroad. Canadian national 89 is in its modified strasburg scheme as it leads. News reading railroad heritage museum reading company. Conner and steve barrallboth natives of lancaster county and strasburg rail road employeesendeavor to share the important role the strasburg rail road maintains in both the local community and the wider world of railroading. This book features a comprehensive history of the lancaster county, pa shortline, with illustrations from its earliest years to presentday operations, with plenty of online scenes capturing the beauty. Whether youre looking to start a new tradition for your familys easter weekend, or youve been coming here for years, strasburg rail road offers a fun and unique way to experience the holiday as a family. Over easter weekend, my family visited strasburg rail roads easter bunny train. It consists of an email, then an interview over the phone and an in person interview.
Thankfully there are 2 thomas shops so he can get his thomas fix year round. Strasburg rail road is a shortline railroad built to connect the town of strasburg with a main line. Mar 30, 2008 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. The 2019 fun extras schedule is featured below as well. Strasburg rail road 480 475 arrives at the east strasburg depot on november 22, 2008. Src 89 strasburg railroad steam at strasburg, pennsylvania by. Conner is an avid collector and local historian with a focus on lancaster county tourism. Welcome to strasburg, pa in lancaster county start exploring. About strasburg rail road steam through scenic lancaster county aboard americas oldest operating railroad, where the first thing you can expect is an authentic steam railroad experience. On easter sunday 2008 srr 89 and 31 worked together to handle the holiday trains. Individual students ages 11 to 17, accompanied by an adult, earn a.
Dec 19, 2015 strasburg rail road 260 mogul 89 and 480 twelve wheeler 475 operating the excursions on the road to paradise. Mar 06, 2017 this book chronicles the unlikely success of americas oldest continuously operating railroad. The gp392, with its 12cylinder turbocharged engine, was not a widely. A tradition for generations, christmas at strasburg rail road features several unique and specialized holiday events. Strasburg railroad 260 number 89, wearing its canadian national colors, waits for the okay to depart the station. Src 90 and 475 prepare for trains and troops day on the same track. Spend easter along the strasburg railroad on the easter bunny train. From our inception, we have served the surrounding. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Strasburg rail road ronks 2020 all you need to know.
Use the information on your strasburg rail road photo information slipwristband to continue below. Over a halfcentury later, it remains one of the most popular. Strasburg rail road is located in lancaster county, pennsylvania. Strasburg rail road 260 mogul 89 and 480 twelve wheeler 475 operating the excursions on the road to paradise. Strasburg railroad 6302010 part 1 by chris guenzler. Check the website, social media or join the email list to stay uptodate on the latest happenings. Visit website steam train ride past amish farmlands of lancaster county.
Welcome spring with a ride through beautiful farmland with the easter bunny as your conductor. Those of you who have been following the strasburg railroad v2 thread are already aware of this model, it was suggested i move the modeling pictures into a new thread and leave the strasburg v2 thread for route pics. Strasburg railroad decals o gauge railroading on line forum. See more ideas about strasburg railroad, pennsylvania dutch country and. I interviewed at strasburg rail road ronks, pa in october 2018. During these special times, fun extras wristbands are not sold independently. See more ideas about strasburg railroad, train and old trains. Built in 1908, this locomotive has a 060 wheel arrangement. The harrowing experience battling hurricane agnes flood waters. This locomotive has a 260 wheel arrangement and was built in 1910. Welcome to one of the charming small villages that help to make lancaster county so unique strasburg, pennsylvania. Its just a baldwin standard decapod 2100 from the 1920s that was designed for hauling freight on branchlines, but its big and bulky enough to give the impression of massive, overwhelming force.
Strasburg is located in southern lancaster county, south and east of lancaster city. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at strasburg rail road. Since it was very cold and windy, i decided to look around. Find strasburg railroad venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts.
Our modern shop, built in 1983 and currently under expansion, was designed specifically for the specialized work of steam locomotive repair and restoration. Strasburg rail road in lancaster county, pa lancaster. The strasburg rail road, located in pennsylvania dutch country is the second most popular. In the late 1600s the area around present day strasburg was. Strasburg rail road will host easter bunny trains friday through sunday. Media in category strasburg rail road 89 the following 17 files are in this category, out of 17 total. The steam locomotive, renumbered as 31 it has since been given back its. This video is dedicated in memory of strasburg rail road engineer david boyer. The strasburg rail road is located on gap road pennsylvania highway 741, close to the township of strasburg, pa, just across the road from the railroad museum of pennsylvania you can see photos of that museums collection on the railroad museum of pennsylvania train shed and railroad museum of pennsylvania yard pages of this website the strasburg rail road has had a long life. Please note that during special events such as day out with thomas, the easter bunny train, or christmas at strasburg rail road, a specific event ticket or valid pass is required for access to the fun extras. This book chronicles the unlikely success of americas oldest continuously operating railroad. Strasburg rail road hosts easter bunny trains this weekend. I then checked out and drove us 15 north to interstate 78 which i took east through harrisburg. Cn 060 7312 the formerly mentioned strasburg 31, in overhaul.
I pulled into the strasburg railroad parking lot at 8. Climb aboard lionels steam passenger set decorated in strasburg rail road. Easter comes once a year, and with it comes our favorite easter. After just a few years on the green mountain rr, the locomotive was sold to the strasburg rail road in late spring 1972. Explore how and why strasburg s fourandahalfmile line survived, and discover the story behind its ascension to prominence as an iconic, internationally known, smalltown steam railroad.
Nov 14, 2017 strasburg railroad is located in strasburg, pa, in the heart of pennsylvania dutch country, pulled by steam locomotives see more ideas about strasburg railroad, pennsylvania dutch country and steam locomotive. I quickly saw smoke which led me to thomas the tank engine 060 1. The strasburg rail road reporting mark src is the oldest continuously operating railroad in. Strasburg railroad train videos railroad books for sale.
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