November 1-2, 2025
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Trains & Troops
Saturday and Sunday, November 1 & 2, 2025
Experience the fascinating military and railroading displays of equipment, vehicles, uniforms, memorabilia and more.
Salute our veterans and active duty service personnel, along with the Lancaster Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard, Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Be inspired by patriotic music performed by the Lampeter-Strasburg Community Band, Saturday at 11:00 a.m., and enjoy The Victory Society’s World War II fashion show, Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
Discover the Museum’s world-class collection of about 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, a number of which will be open for you to explore.
Try out the fun and challenging hands-on activities in TrainWorks and in Stewart Junction railway education center.
Walk back in time on Main Street and in Steinman Station passenger depot and telegraph office.
On Saturday evening, the 22nd annual 1940s Swing Dance from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. will take place. This toe-tapping tribute to the Greatest Generation, during Trains & Troops weekend, features the fantastic Moonlighters big band playing live among the historic trains in the Museum’s Rolling Stock Hall.
Dress to impress in your best 1940s vintage attire or military uniform, if you like, to add to the fun!
There are light refreshments, and free on-site parking. The venue is climate controlled.
Tickets are:• $25.00 per person general admission. • $20.00 per person for students, U. S. military veterans, current U. S. service personnel — active, guard and reserves — and current Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania members. ID will be requested at the door for holders of $20.00 tickets.
A limited number of tickets will be available at the door until 7:30 p.m.
