I quickly saw smoke which led me to thomas the tank engine 060 1. A near miss at cherry hill siding on the strasburg railroad november 8. Choose from among the engineers, firemans, or jump seats. I love trains, especially steam powered ones, and here at strasburg, rail road they even give you a. 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. Gmax and psp source files for the post 1902 version. Up for auction is an ho scale roundhouse passenger car strasburg railroad coach cherry crest. Box 96 strasburg, pa 175790096 location address 301 gap road ronks, pa 175729566 click here for directions telephone general. Strasburg rail road strasburg rail road is americas oldest continuously operating railroad. If i see any pictures not from the person who post it, it will be deleted. Engine 90 does a great job as we enjoy the pictersque views through the vast farmlands. Strasburg rail road ronks 2020 all you need to know. Steven is closer than i, but im also not terribly far from strasburg and make pilgrimages there regularly for both the museum and railroad im overdue. The strasburg train shop is your one stop model railroad shop.
Worldclass museums, important historic sites and a topnotch cultural calendar earn philadelphia the right to a place in the great east coast city pantheon. The strasburg railroad is perfect for families looking for something different to do. Comfortably seated aboard a pristine authentically restored passenger car, you will embark. Strasburg railroad in cab of 90 full version spring 2005 youtube. I pulled into the strasburg railroad parking lot at 8.
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. And the fantastic railroad museum across the street makes for a great time too. Strasburg train shop model trains and train accessories. Mar 15, 2020 engine 90 does a great job as we enjoy the pictersque views through the vast farmlands. The train collectors association, headquartered in strasburg, pennsylvania, is one of the largest and most prestigious collecting societies in the world. Also blasting johnny cashs version of hurt on loudspeakers while doing that.
Strasburg railroad chase 492007 i drove out to black house road to wait for the 1. If one is on the last cabooses which on 1 end was the 1st class parlor. 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. I have one strasburg combine coach on the dls, kuid. Strasburg railroad 6302010 part 1 by chris guenzler. Apply to driver, customer service representative, van driver and more. Steam through scenic lancaster county aboard americas oldest operating railroad, where the first thing you can expect is an authentic steam railroad experience. Strasburg pa for directions april 11th th, 2019 train collectors association spring york train show, york, pa the manufactures halls will be open to the general public on friday and saturday york pa for directions may 2325 th, 2019 2119 o scale national santa clara ca hosted by the o scale west group. Next i drove to paradise, where the steam engine switches ends, and waited a few minutes for the train to arrive. Use the information on your strasburg rail road photo information slipwristband to continue below.
Ive been going to the strasburg rail road since i was literally an infant im 33 currently. Employment strasburg rail road a full steam adventure. Strasburg rail road has five working steam locomotives and a fleet of twenty passenger cars, including first class, dining, coach, and open air, all. Caption on back of photograph reads, strasburg no 90 22768 strasburg pa. Pennsylvania railroad 1223 is a 440 american type steam locomotive built in 1905 for the pennsylvania railroad by the railroads own altoona works for passenger service. The excursion train had just left so i took the opportunity to. Browse for your photos by entering your information from your slipwristband below. Visit website steam train ride past amish farmlands of lancaster county. The herr brothers cyrus, john, and amaziah what were their parents thinking, right.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the strasburg rail road. Fell free to join and post your pictures as long as theyre yours. Strasburg s right of way is pretty well groomed at present maybe it wasnt in the past when the original route was set. Canadian national 7312 is an 060 switcher type steam locomotive owned and last operated by the strasburg rail road outside of strasburg, pennsylvania. We carry model trains and supplies from lionel, mth, atlas, walthers, athearn, mdc and many others. Gmax and psd source files for the 19th century version. 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. An unprecedented incab opportunity that is an immersive, handson experience like no other. The strasburg rail road will be open december 2631, with departures at 12, 1, and 2pm. The herrs owned a controlling interest in the railroad until 1871. Highly detailed drawings of historic trains and locomotives as well as a variety of other subjects.
Enjoy the 45 minute classic train rides on this authentic coalburning steam locomotive. While she may be the youngest steam locomotive on the roster, she is the largest, and to some, she reigns as the grande dame of strasburg s fleet of steam locomotives. To view, or apply for, our current job openings, please click the. After being retired from active service, the locomotive ran excursion trains on the strasburg rail road outside of strasburg, pennsylvania from 1965 to 1989 when it was removed from service requiring firebox repairs. For a more catered experience enjoy food, drinks and entertainment on the dining car. Emmalinekrebs strasburg railroad in cab of 90 full version spring 2005. From our inception, we have served the surrounding. Strasburg railroad in cab of 90 full version spring 2005 duration. Strasburg rail road employs individuals in a wide range of positions, in both full time and parttime capacities. See strasburg model railroad on display now thru this sunday aug 1618 at the railroad museum of pennsylvania in strasburg for model railroad days along with 10 other layouts. The strasburg rail road company is americas oldest short line railroad, incorporated in 1832, located in lancaster county, pennsylvania. Nov 15, 2008 strasburg railroad in cab of 90 full version spring 2005 theres been quite a few people asking for more of the in cab video, so here it is.
I have to say, it can be every bit as frustrating as people say, but the results can be so rewarding. The 2020 fun extras schedule is featured below as well. Strasburg railroad in cab of 90 full version spring 2005. Built in 1874, this car is on display at the nevada state railroad museum, restored to circa 1909. We recreate early 20thcentury steam railroading for all to enjoy. After another full restoration between 1991 and 1997, the car reentered passenger service. Strasburg rail road in lancaster county, pa lancaster, pa. Contact us strasburg rail road a full steam adventure. Model train locomotives in diesel, steam, electric and more. Mar 30, 2008 welcome the strasburg railroad discussions. Src strasburg railroad locomotive roster railroad picture. Fun extras strasburg rail road a full steam adventure.
Chartered in 1832, the strasburg rail road continues to operate under its. While she may be the youngest steam locomotive on the roster, she is the largest, and to some, she reigns as the grande dame of strasburgs fleet of steam locomotives. In 1992, the sand dome between the steam dome and cab was removed along. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, i have an announcement to make. The railroad museum of pennsylvania has nothing to do with the strasburg railroad. Strasburg rail road in lancaster county, pa lancaster. The strasburg model rr club was founded by dave luciano and barry rosier in early 1992. I got up at the best western plantation inn in mechanicsburg and after breakfast loaded the cass pictures into the computer. Also search for bendorseys totc coaches, you can edit the railroad names and numbers in the config files. The strasburg railroad reporting mark src is the oldest continuously operating railroad in the western hemisphere and the oldest public utility in the commonwealth of pennsylvania.
She came to strasburg in 1967 and has been a fan favorite ever since. See more ideas about great western, locomotive and strasburg. For the past month, ive been working with the msts route editor onandoff. Its one of the few places youre guaranteed to see steam locomotives in action. Replies and comments they make will be collapsedhidden by default. Day out with thomas weekend strasburg railroad 2005. 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. Great western is a 2100 steam locomotive operated by the strasburg rail road, outside strasburg, pennsylvania. Strasburg railroad mechanical shop tour fall 2018 youtube. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at strasburg rail road. Enjoy this unique view of how a hostler at a steam railroad prepares the locomotive for the days work. Operating 45minute scenic excursions through lancaster countys farmland, the strasburg rail road is americas oldest continuously operating railroad. Sold to walkersville southern railroad in spring 20.
You can collect up to 25 photos at a time per album. I worked at strasburg rail road full time for more than 3 years. Strasburg railroad decals o gauge railroading on line forum. The strasburg model rr club was founded by dave luciano and barry rosier in the early 1990s, the strasburg model railroad club is named after the very railroad that weve modeled, the strasburg railroad located in strasburg, pa. See more ideas about great western, locomotive and strasburg railroad. Please email me if other payments needs to be provided. The strasburg rail road reporting mark src is the oldest continuously operating railroad in. 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. During these special times, fun extras wristbands are not sold independently. After just a few years on the green mountain rr, the locomotive was sold to the strasburg rail road in late spring 1972.
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. In august 2008, 90s tender had the strasburg letters applied on it still keeping the complete. 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. The train had been pulled to phelidelphia by the 7002 and 1223 from the mark 1 video. Strasburg rail road is a shortline railroad built to connect the town of strasburg with a main line. Since it was very cold and windy, i decided to look around. Built by the baldwin locomotive works in 1924, 90 originally pulled sugar beet trains for the great western railway of colorado. Strasburg railroad in cab of 90 full version spring 2005 theres been quite a few people asking for more of the in cab video, so here it is. Railroad jobs jobs, employment in pennsylvania skip to job postings, search close.
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