Thanks for your responses to my questions regarding the T.M.I./railroad museums and geography of PA.
Yes, it was the Harrisburg area that I was most concerned about. Back to the OP'soriginal intent of the thread. Have a great trip!
C.G.
Raised on the Erie Lackawanna Mainline- Supt. of the Black River Transfer & Terminal R.R.
I have also been to both the Steamtown (2 times) and the PRR Museum (also 2 times) and it is a tough call. However, the PRR being literally across the street from the Strausburg RR is a bonus and it is an enjoyable trip through the Amish country. The Caboose Motel is a bunch of caboose's remodeled into motel rooms (haven't stayed there) AND the Toy Train Museum is also down the road from the PRR Museum. The TTM is worth visiting as it is full of mint Lionel and American Fllyer trains and layouts, plus some very old Ives and other trains. I also went on a dinner train ride with my son and daughter-in-law for father's day one year and that was a blast. I guess I would go for the PRR because of all the extras.
Bob
Life is what happens while you are making other plans!
maxman CTValleyRR: Want to worry about something deadly? Look at all the distracted drivers out there, that cigarette in your hand, or the pile of fried food on your plate! That's what'll shorten your life. Or the distracted driver with a cigarette in his hand plus a pile of fried food on a plate in his lap.
CTValleyRR: Want to worry about something deadly? Look at all the distracted drivers out there, that cigarette in your hand, or the pile of fried food on your plate! That's what'll shorten your life.
Want to worry about something deadly? Look at all the distracted drivers out there, that cigarette in your hand, or the pile of fried food on your plate! That's what'll shorten your life.
Or the distracted driver with a cigarette in his hand plus a pile of fried food on a plate in his lap.
Wouldn't all that make it hard for the driver to send text messages?
I've only been to Strasburg so I can't compare it to the others, but I give it . The equipment has been restored to outstanding condition. In addition, it offers a short train ride through the Amish country and there are some nice MR layouts as well.
Amen, brother!
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