Trains: Romance of the Rails
By Jill Schensul
NorthJersey.com

If images of sleek trains and spectacular scenery have you hunting madly for that 800 number to order Boxcar Willie’s Greatest Hits, relax. No need to spend $16.99 on vicarious thrills when you can experience the romance of the rails yourself[…]

[…]The Strasburg Rail Road dates to 1832 and transported freight as well as passengers through central Pennsylvania. In the 1950s, train enthusiasts revived the neglected route and turned it into a tourist train. Some of those folks are still working on the railroad, providing commentary aboard the 45-minute train ride through Amish countryside.Back at the station, just east of Strasburg on Route 271, are several hands-on activities. And just across the street is the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania[…]

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