Train ride, anyone?

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  Great Train Robbery

It’s back! Be on guard as the Great Train Robbery is rumored to take place at the Strasburg Rail Road April 10, 2011. Passengers aboard the 3:00 p.m. train should be on the lookout for a gang of robbers targeting the Strasburg area. To protect the passengers, law enforcement will be on hand to keep the peace and see that justice is served. Passengers should be warned that this trip is filled with theft, scandal and plenty of laughs.

Guests aboard this Strasburg Rail Road train will recognize the robbers by their early 20th century dress. The robbers, who are really improvisation actors from Act 1 Productions, will be mingling with guests at Strasburg’s train station, shops and on board the train. The unsuspecting passengers will be given “loot” to carry on the train, only to have it taken from them during the ride.

As the robbers move from car to car, they will interact with the passengers and try to swipe some loot. As the passengers give up their loot, they can also hand over real cash – all for a good cause. All money collected on the train will be donated to the Woge’s Warriors, a Relay for Life team based in Lancaster, PA. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.

There are three opportunities to enjoy this exciting ride at Strasburg Rail Road:

When: April 10 at 3:00 pm, July 10 at 5:00 pm and October 23 at 4:00 pm.

Tickets: Coach prices: $17 adult, $10.50 kids 3-11, $3 kids under 3.

Where: Strasburg Rail Road, Rt. 741 East, Strasburg, PA
(GPS Address: 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572)

Easter Bunny Train
Hop into the season with an Easter tradition at the Strasburg Rail Road, one of Pennsylvania’s leading family attractions. Travel with Peter Cottontail as an authentic steam train takes you on a 45-minute journey from the East Strasburg Station to Paradise, PA and back. Also enjoy a ride on our miniature steam train, or steer the Cranky Cars around a track. For a look behind-the-scenes, take a tour of the Mechanical 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 22-24, 2011. Trains depart hourly from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, trains depart hourly from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. Adult coach fares (age 12+) are $16, child coach fares (ages 3-11) are $9.50 and infant coach fares (under 3) are $2. Tickets can be pre-purchased at www.StrasburgRailRoad.com or by calling 717-687-7522. Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket window.

When: Friday, April 22
Saturday, April 23
Easter Sunday, April 24

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Friday & Sunday
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Tickets: Coach prices: $16 adult, $9.50 kids 3-11, $2 kids under 3.

Where: Strasburg Rail Road, Rt. 741 East, Strasburg, Pa 17579
For advanced tickets, go to www.StrasburgRailRoad.com or call (717) 687-7522.

ALSO- Strasburg Rail Road has an active Facebook Page and will be running ticket giveaways throughout the year. There is an Easter Bunny ticket contest right now (winner is drawn Friday morning). Then in a few weeks they will start a Day Out With Thomas giveaway – yes, take a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine!   www.Facebook.com/StrasburgRailRoad