Lebanon Valley Rail

On this date in 1832, the Pennsylvania Legislature issued a charter to establish a railroad in the quaint town of Strasburg, PA. Today, 194 years later, historic steam locomotives continue to roll down those same tracks, making the Strasburg Rail Road the oldest continuously operating railroad in North America — and the most-visited heritage railway in the continental U.S.!

The historic coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary is rolling across the NS network now! 🚂 🇺🇸

Before Union Pacific Railroad's Big Boy arrives in your town, remember these 5️⃣ safety tips:

1️⃣ Stay back at least 25 FEET from all railroad tracks. This includes drones.

2️⃣ No trespassing: railroad tracks, trestles, yards and right of way are private property.

3️⃣ ALWAYS expect a train. Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive.

4️⃣ Do not pace the train.

5️⃣ At each stop: Be aware of the environment at all times. While we are committed to providing access to all guests, Big Boy is positioned in a working rail environment. Uneven walking surfaces may be present and could pose accessibility challenges. Public access is limited to posted event hours and approved viewing locations. Visitors must wear closed-toe shoes.

As always, steam and safety go hand-in-hand! We look forward to *safely* celebrating America’s 250 with you.

🔗 For more safety tips and to learn more about the five NS network tour stops, go to https://norfolksouthern.com/america250.

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Say happy birthday to the founder of the club. Today marks his 40th birthday today and he is a proud member of the LGBTQ community. 

Happy pride month to everyone who celebrate pride this month and all year.

Here are some pictures of the layout at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania for Conrail Days

Will have a part of the layout at this event. Come check out the museum and see the layout.

Join us as the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania commemorates 50 years of Conrail during Conrail Days on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Special presentations are set, some of the Museum’s historic equipment will be open to explore and various exhibits and artifacts from The Conrail Historical Society’s archives will be on display throughout the weekend.

The Capital PenNScalers and Lebanon Valley Rail groups will have operating model train layouts and artist Peter Lerro will be on hand to show and sell his work. Learn more: https://www.rrmuseumpa.org/conrail-days-commemorates-50th

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is proud to join museums nationwide again this summer in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program which provides free admission to currently serving U. S. military personnel and up to five family members. This year’s program begins on Armed Forces Day, today, Saturday, May 16, 2026, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Learn more: https://www.rrmuseumpa.org/we-are-a-blue-star-museum

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America.