You Can Ride on the Oldest Continuously Operating Railroad in the U.S. — Complete With Quaint Vintage Train Cars

"Dating back to 1832 and recognized as the nation's oldest continuously operating railroad, this vintage steam line offers a step back in time with perfectly restored, original equipment. Guests can take a 45-minute round-trip (4.5 miles out and back) through Pennsylvania Dutch Country and Amish farmland, with more than 2,500 acres visible from the windows. A variety of themed excursions are available—lunch and dinner trains, wine-and-cheese and whiskey-tasting rides, holiday specials, and even a Bonnie and Clyde experience—while passengers choose from distinct cars such as a business-class President’s Car, a First Class Parlor Car with plush seating, a cozy First Class Lounge, or a Dining Car with real dining tables. The pace is deliberately slow to suit early-20th-century steam engines, and ticket purchases are reinvested into the railroad to help preserve its history for future generations." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines