The Strasburg Railroad

We had reservations to ride the Strasburg Railroad at noon. We had tickets for one of the dining cars. It was the HOBO lunch car! Really really fun!

The coal, the smoke, the whistle, the clickety clack. The nostalgia, the excitement, the conductor and staff. It was all so surreal. So hard to believe how it used to be for people to travel. I was imagining the hustle and bustle of travelors that I have read about.





We got settled into our car and right away they brought Lemonade and Iced Tea in mason jars to cool the parched throat! It was so much fun and so tasty!



The sweet Train staff brought our hobo lunch on a stick! so neat! The pulled pork sandwiches, chips, chocolate cookies hit the spot and you get to keep the hobo bandana!





The train ride takes you to Paradise. The conductor describes the scenery, the history, and points out things along the way. One week before Abraham Lincoln died he stopped in Paradise and gave a speech. After his death he travelled by train the same route in a casket.



When the engine detached and had to make a turn around to take us back the waitress brought out a big old crock of baked beans. Wonderful! They were so tasty. So we ate going and ate coming back.

It was the most wonderful day! Now back to reality, work tomorrow!