Strasburg Railroad Keeps Old Line Alive in Lancaster PA
Authentic coal burning locomotives and wooden coaches run on America's oldest railroad. A 45 minute roundtrip from East Strasburg Depot through Lancaster County's Amish country to Paradise and Seaman Place offers educational historic travel for rail enthusiasts and families alike.
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Lancaster
Strasburg
America
Pennsylvania
Lancaster County
East Strasburg
Paradise
Seaman Place
Abraham Lincoln
Paradise Road to Lancaster on Historic Strasburg Train
A travel feature celebrates the Paradise and Strasburg Rail Road experience in Lancaster County. It highlights Amish countryside, authentic coaches from 50 plus years, the Paradise Car used by presidents and stars, and the Atlantic 7002 steam locomotive. The piece traces the line’s revival since 1958 and notes nearby museums, toy trains, model shops, and caboose lodging for visitors.
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Paradise
Lancaster County
Strasburg
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Harry Truman
20Th Century Fox
Barbra Streisand
Glm
Strasburg Rail Road
U.S
Pennsylvania
Andrew Jackson
Lancaster
Henry K. Long
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Brank
United States
Association of American Railroads
Fascinating facts and railroad history overview
The piece chronicles early U.S. railroading milestones including the first passenger and freight railways, 19th century trunk lines, and the first electrically lighted train in 1987. It notes the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as the first passenger line, a 1809 tramroad for stone transport, and the Lincoln private car later serving as Lincoln’s remains conveyance. It also mentions the 1942 armored U S presidential car No 1 with luxury amenities and security features.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Limited
London Tax Free Shopping aids VAT refunds in US dollars
Britain hosts 2500 shops in the London Tax Free Shopping program offering VAT refunds in dollars. Shoppers receive a sales voucher and prepaid envelope, plus a booklet detailing participating outlets. Details and listings available via hotels, tourist centers, or by post.
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Britain
London
U.S
Cockspur St
England
Tourism revives troubled Amish economy in Minnesota
Michel Farm Vacations in Warmony Minnesota offers Amish rooted tours linking trout fishing canoeing hiking and golf with farm stays and local attractions. The venture employs 22 guides and two receptionists, drawing visitors to Amish goods crafts baked goods and farm sites while sparking tension over bus tours and privacy concerns among the Amish communities in Harmony and surrounding area.
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Warmony
Minn
Michel Farm Vacations
Minnesota
Vernon Michel
Paula
Michel
Harmony
Jacob Hershberger
Ohio
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Travel
Linda Gregory — Edinor
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Chicago
New York
John Thompson
Thomas Super
Crum Creek
Ridley Creek
Philadelphia
Lincoln’s Railcar
White House
Washington, D.C
Springfield
Wheatland
James Buchanan
Buchanan
Waterville Valley
New Hampshire
White Mountain National Forest
Pate
O'Keefe
Waterville Valley Lodging Bureau
N.H
Killington
Vermont
Killington Rd
Rossignol
Icelandair
Luxembourg
Scandinavia
Salzburg
British Isles
Iceland
Ireland
Iowa
Lydia Ann Hershberger
Jerry Hershberger
Henry Petershiem
Lydia Ron
Travel Consultants, Inc
Australia
New Zealand
Linda Bromfield
Jack Ottinger
Court Street
Patrick Center
Patrick Street
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