Experience the awe-inspiring power of trains.  Climb aboard a caboose, take the throttle in an authentic locomotive cab, sit in an engineer’s seat, inspect a 62-ton engine from underneath and go hands-on in the delightful railway education center.

As you stroll the halls of the museum discover an amazing, world-class collection of more than 100 historic locomotives and vintage railroad cars each telling the story of Pennsylvania’s rich railroading history.  As you explore the collection, you can read personal stories of railroading heritage and view railroading artifacts and art.

Encounter railroad barons, builders and iron horses

Ÿ White Glove Tour

Ÿ Restoration Shop Tour

Ÿ Workin’ on the Railroad Tour

Ÿ Curator’s Tour

Ÿ Children’s Tour

Ÿ Garden Railways Tour (October 10, 2010)

Celebrate railroad heritage

Ÿ Conrail Days (May)

Ÿ Pennsylvania Railroad Days (June)

Ÿ Reading Railroad Days (July)

Ÿ Railroad Family Days and Hogwarts Express Parties (August)

Ÿ Model Railroading Days (October)

Ÿ Trains & Troops (November)

Ÿ Home for the Holidays and Polar Express Parties (December)

Ÿ 1940s Swing Dance, with a live band (Date to be announced)

Take advantage of great rates, escort and driver comps, convenient boarding and ample free on-site parking, orientation video and museum store.  Open year-round. For more information, please visit www.rrmuseumpa.org

Choo Choo Barn

When it comes to model train displays, the Choo Choo Barn, just down the street, is about as real and as big as it gets.  With more than 150 animations and 22 operating trains, this 1700-square foot work-of-art is packed with handcrafted creativity and amazing attention to detail.

Recognized as one of America’s largest and most beloved model train displays, the Choo Choo Barns captivates visitors of all ages.  You do not have to be a train buff to enjoy this Train Town.

From a baseball game and the operating quarry, to an Amish barn raising and three-ring circus, the realism will amaze you at every turn.  As you watch the trains travel from scene-to-scene, an automatic timer takes you from day to night and back again.

Well-known Lancaster County landmarks like Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, Strasburg Rail Road and a Turkey Hill Minit Market, with its own digital gas sign are all replicated in life-like detail, all have a spot along the tracks

Preview your group’s visit at www.choochoobarn.com.  You will find a short video clip of the layout in action.  Group rates apply to 15 or more persons paying together, and reservations are preferred.   To arrange a visit for your group, contact Kristi at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (717) 687-7911.

Strasburg Rail Road

Playing with trains takes on new meaning at the Strasburg Rail Road. Climb aboard as an authentic steam locomotive pulls you through Pennsylvania Dutch Country past working farms, Amish neighbors and beauty as far as the eye can see.  As you travel, hear about the history of the Strasburg Rail Road, the trains and the sites you pass along the way.

Join the rail road for lunch or dinner aboard one of the only remaining wooden dining cars still in operation today or travel in style aboard our first-class Parlor Car adorned with Victorian chairs and a mahogany bar. After your trip to Paradise, PA and back, ride our miniature steam train, take a behind-the-scenes tour of where steam engines are built and restored, and browse in our unique, trackside shops.

Plan ahead to enjoy a picnic grove, where your group can disembark and have a leisurely lunch. Bring your own or purchase boxed lunches at our Restaurant.

Group accommodations include:

• Accommodating groups of 15 and up
• Free on-site bus parking with easy access
• A 60-seat counter-serving restaurant
• A 54-seat dining car, aboard the train, with lunch or dinner service
• A picnic grove, with seating for 100
• Railroad Store and Gift Shop
• Toy Store

They can also accommodate your ADA needs, but they have some restrictions. Please phone in advance to discuss your needs.

Plan your group’s adventure at www.StrasburgRailRoad.com or phone (717) 687-8421.