Wrong sun angle, not familar with camera yet but of the opinion that bad train pic is better than no train pic. Strasburg rail road ronks 2020 all you need to know. The strasburg rail road company is americas oldest short line railroad, incorporated in 1832, located in lancaster county, pennsylvania. Welcome to strasburg, pa in lancaster county start exploring. Last year, in june 2019, the strasburg rail road oversaw the installation of two highresolution webcams one at each end of our line. A strasburg rail road tradition for generations, the easter bunny train is available april 2 april 4, 2021.
I got up at the best western plantation inn in mechanicsburg and after breakfast loaded the cass pictures into the computer. Strasburg rail road has five working steam locomotives and a fleet of twenty passenger cars, including first class, dining, coach, and open air, all beautifully restored and. Im not sure if they have the service charge at the 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. Everyone fulltime and parttime belong to a group at the rail road. What began as an afterthought in the early 19th century eventually became one of americas premier steam train excursions and the most visited heritage railroad in the continental united states. Our collections range from massive steam locomotives to delicate pieces of dining car china, heavy track tools to fine art, lanterns and marker lights to. 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. Built in 1908, this locomotive has a 060 wheel arrangement. April 1012, 2020, easter bunny trains closed due to covid19 mitigation efforts. Strasburg railroad 6302010 part 1 by chris guenzler. 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. Jan 24, 2020 the railroad museum of pennsylvania offers special events throughout the year, appealing to all interests and all ages. The strasburg rail road reporting mark src is the oldest continuously operating railroad in.
If i see any pictures not from the person who post it, it will be deleted. On easter sunday 2008 srr 89 and 31 worked together to handle the holiday trains. Over easter weekend, my family visited strasburg rail roads easter bunny train. When the strasburg rail road was chartered in 1832, no one anticipated the myriad of obstacles the short line would encounter.
The railroad museum of pennsylvania has nothing to do with the strasburg railroad. Mar 06, 2017 when the strasburg rail road was chartered in 1832, no one anticipated the myriad of obstacles the short line would encounter. Check the website, social media or join the email list to stay uptodate on the latest happenings. Sep 29, 2017 strasburg rail road is at strasburg rail road.
Apr 21, 2020 overall, the whole family enjoyed the day out with thomas. I pulled into the strasburg railroad parking lot at 8. Grand trunk western coming soon great western railway. Strasburg railroad, 89, 31 easter duology duration. The railroad museum of pennsylvania houses a worldclass collection of artifacts and archival materials representing the extensive and significant history of railroading in pennsylvania. This will give you some idea of the meticulous condition that the strasburg railroad keeps its equipment in. Thomas formerly an exbrooklyn eastern district terminal 060t built. Home strasburg railroad locomotives baldwin locomotive works 480 src 475. Thomas and percy are only at the strasburg rail road through sunday, 923. Fell free to join and post your pictures as long as theyre yours. Easter bunny train, santas paradise express, a fun extras wristband may be. Canadian national 89 is in its modified strasburg scheme as it leads. Here everyone can glance at the tickets from the strasburg railroad 2020 schedule date that you picked which can be arranged in a couple different ways.
The strasburg train shop is your one stop model railroad shop. It would have been easier to produce a bigger book. The 060 leads a sixcar train on the road to paradise. Strasburg is near the intersection of routes 896 and 741, south of route 30.
Strasburg is located in southern lancaster county, south and east of lancaster city. Im guessing they must have turned it on the turntable across the street at the rr museum of pa. Cn 060 7312 the formerly mentioned strasburg 31, in overhaul. Strasburg rail road in lancaster county, pa lancaster, pa. This video is dedicated in memory of strasburg rail road engineer david boyer. The 2019 fun extras schedule is featured below as well. All aboard strasburg railroad, strasburg, pennsylvania strasburg railroad, strasburg, pennsylvania we love this ride so much. Make tracks and steam your way to the strasburg rail road for fun family memories at day out with thomas. We carry model trains and supplies from lionel, mth, atlas, walthers, athearn, mdc and many others. Steam through scenic lancaster county aboard americas oldest operating railroad, where the first thing you can expect is an authentic steam railroad experience.
Jul 19, 2012 this is yet another family rail video dating back from 1989 at the strasburg railroad in lancaster county pa. Baby story time will be held at the strasburg community library on wednesdays from 10. Museum members receive free admission to many events. The railroad museum of pennsylvania offers special events throughout the year, appealing to all interests and all ages. From our inception, we have served the surrounding. Src 89 strasburg railroad steam at strasburg, pennsylvania by evan schilling. Tickets may be purchased in advance online or onsite the day of the event.
Strasburg rail road hosts easter bunny trains this weekend. Strasburg rail road 480 475 arrives at the east strasburg depot on november 22, 2008. Strasburg rail road arcadia publishing history books. Americas oldest shortline railroad and a leading tourist railway that. Strasburg rail road will host easter bunny trains friday through sunday. We had a great ride on the strasburg railroad with santa. Visit website steam train ride past amish farmlands of lancaster county. Media in category strasburg rail road 89 the following 17 files are in this category, out of 17 total. Since it was very cold and windy, i decided to look around.
During these special times, fun extras wristbands are not sold independently. Next time want to do the wine and cheese ride and stay at the caboose motel. May 2020 weekdays, 11, 12, and 1 2 pm train added for last week. I quickly saw smoke which led me to thomas the tank engine 060 1. After just a few years on the green mountain rr, the locomotive was sold to the strasburg rail road in late spring 1972.
Jun 04, 2014 on easter sunday 2008 srr 89 and 31 worked together to handle the holiday trains. Welcome spring with a ride through beautiful farmland with the easter bunny as your conductor. Strasburg train shop model trains and train accessories. Railroads history united states eastern, railroads, books. Strasburg 89 and 475 sit at the engine house getting ready for the day. This locomotive has a 260 wheel arrangement and was built in 1910. Saving the locomotive from the scrap heap and putting it back into passenger service was a huge accomplishment for the little strasburg rail road. Strasburg rail road canadian winter steam spectacular with cn 89. Follow along in this throwback video to strasburg s first steam engine, engine 31. Strasburg rail road in lancaster county, pa lancaster. Follow along in this throwback video to strasburgs first steam engine, engine 31. 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. 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.
Strasburg railroad mechanical shop tour fall 2018 youtube. This is yet another family rail video dating back from 1989 at the strasburg railroad in lancaster county pa. Our modern shop, built in 1983 and currently under expansion, was designed specifically for the specialized work of steam locomotive repair and restoration. The strasburg rail road was among the first steampowered tourist railroads. Strasburg rail road 260 mogul 89 and 480 twelve wheeler 475 operating the excursions on the road to paradise. In the late 1600s the area around present day strasburg was visited by french fur traders, then eventually settled by. Strasburg railroad for railfans, lancaster county, pennsylvania, is wellknown for a certain four and a half mile shortline. Strasburg rail road a full steam adventure strasburg. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at strasburg rail road. A nice autumn day on the road to paradise with cn 89. I recorded this footage in 2008, but ive decided to share some of my home made railroad videos for the first time. The strasburg rail road reporting mark src is the oldest continuously operating railroad in the western hemisphere and the oldest public utility in the commonwealth of pennsylvania. 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. Src strasburg railroad locomotive roster railroad picture.
A tradition for generations, christmas at strasburg rail road features several unique and specialized holiday events. I worked at strasburg rail road parttime for more than 3 years. Strasburg rail road 31 canadian national 7312 youtube. Over a halfcentury later, it remains one of the most popular. Strasburg rail road is a shortline railroad built to connect the town of strasburg with a main line. I then checked out and drove us 15 north to interstate 78 which i took east through harrisburg.
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