Santa Celebrates 50 Years at Strasburg Rail Road
Strasburg, PA – Just in time for the holidays, Santa’s Paradise Express is pulling in to Strasburg station bringing Santa on his 50th journey to Strasburg Rail Road to spread the magic of the season to thousands of families who believe.
The Christmas celebration begins on the platform of the East Strasburg Station as the sounds of the season fill the air. Relax as an authentic vintage steam train, warmed by a potbelly stove, takes you on a 45-minute ride, traveling past more than 1,000 acres of picturesque farmland on the way to Paradise, PA. As the train chugs down the track, Santa, carolers and musicians stroll from car-to-car.
After the train ride, children are treated to storybook readings of holiday classics. Children of all ages can also enjoy a ride aboard the Cagney, a miniature steam train and operate the old-fashioned hand-powered Pump Car. As a special treat, children ages 3 to 11 will receive a gift from Santa and his helper.
Santa’s Paradise Express will be at Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, December 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21, 2008. Trains run throughout the day during weekends and a special 7p.m. train runs on Fridays.
For more information: http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/ or call (717) 687-7522.
Location: Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA,
This event is appropriate for ages 3 and older
Cost: $16 for adults and $10 for children 3-11
Location: Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA,
This event is appropriate for ages 3 and older
Cost: $16 for adults and $10 for children 3-11
