All Special Events

The Elegant Express
90 minutes
Ages 21+

Edwardian elegance comes alive at America’s oldest short line railroad. This unique dining event is designed to give you an elegant and sophisticated dining experience for you and your significant other.
Whiskey on the Rails
45 minutes
Ages 21+

Join us as we sample unique whiskeys in a luxurious train car aboard a historic steam train while traveling through beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania!
Wine & Cheese Train Rides
45 minutes
Ages 21+

Enjoy the luxurious, climate-controlled comfort of First Class accommodations and a tasting of select wine, cheese, and crackers as you travel in style down the tracks to Paradise, PA, and back.
Dinner on the Rails by Café 1832
45 minutes
Ages 21+

Join Café 1832’s Executive Team for a freshly prepared and exclusive dining experience based on a new 2026 menu selection aboard Strasburg Rail Road’s historic Lee E. Brenner Dining Car.
The Brakeman’s Curse
45 minutes

It is the grand reopening of the historic rail car that was involved in a mysterious crash 40 years ago. Since then, tales of a curse have followed it wherever it goes. From simple accidents to unexplained disappearances, this car seems to spell disaster for all who ride it.
The Haunting of Pumpkin Junction
70 minutes

Grab your family and head on down to the 1978 annual Pumpkin Junction Fall Festival, where we celebrate the last Fall train with games, food and, most importantly, the yearly Pumpkin carving contest. But when the contest is mysteriously sabotaged, our gang of amateur sleuths make it their mission to uncover the mystery that lies behind this year's old tradition. Be a part of the mystery as our group tries to solve the case of the Haunting of Pumpkin Junction.
Superhero Day
75 minutes
All Ages

Superheroes Assemble! Join us October 10 at the Strasburg Rail Road, America’s longest running short line rail road, for Superhero Day. Back by popular demand, we are once again partnering with Enchanted Teapot to introduce you to several of your favorite world saving friends!
#475 In-Cab Experience
17 hours

Whether you choose to focus on the precision of the throttle or the rhythmic art of the shovel, you’ll be responsible for keeping a piece of history in motion.
A Night of Smoke and Silk
5 hours
18+

Our first-class train cars will escort you all through the beautiful countryside to the gala held at the Barn at Paradise Station. Inauguration into this immersion begins as guests are encouraged to eavesdrop on several crucial conversations heard aboard their train car.