Here Comes Peter Cottontail!
Hoppin Down The Strasburg Rails
Media Release
Strasburg Rail Road
Strasburg, Pa - (March 3, 2007) - Hop into the season with an Easter tradition at the Strasburg Rail Road. Travel with Peter Cottontail as a vintage steam train takes you on a 45-minute journey from the East Strasburg Station to Paradise, Pennsylvania and back. Also enjoy our miniature steam train, our pump car, cranky cars and a behind-the-scenes tour of our shop where trains are built and refurbished. For a special treat, tempt your taste buds in our Dining Car, our trackside restaurant, or pack your own lunch for an Easter picnic at Groff’s Grove.
The Easter Bunny Train pulls into the station April 6th, 7th and 8th. On Friday, five trains run on the hour between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. Adult fares (age 12+) are $14, Child fares (ages 3-11) are $9 and Toddler fares (under 3) are $3. Tickets can be pre-purchased at www.StrasburgRailRoad.com or by calling 717-687-7522. Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket window.
As one of Pennsylvania’s leading family attractions, Strasburg Rail Road is known for its picturesque ride through Lancaster County’s farmland. Traveling past more than 1,000 acres of land, the ride provides one of the best views the county has to offer.
What: Easter Bunny Train
When: Friday April 6th
Saturday April 7th
Easter Sunday, April 8th
Trains depart hourly from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Friday and 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Strasburg Rail Road, Rt. 741 East, Strasburg, Pa 17579-0096
For advanced tickets, go to www.StrasburgRailRoad.com or call (717) 687-7522.