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With over 250 years of combined experience in historic railroad preservation, Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services provides unparalleled innovation and artistry to customers across the global railroading industry.

10/12/2026

Interested in working with steam locomotives?

Strasburg Rail Road is hiring for three full-time positions in our Mechanical Shop in Ronks, Pennsylvania. Join our team and put your skills to work preserving the locomotives and historic equipment that keep steam railroading alive.

Explore the positions and apply below:

Machinist - Operate precision machinery to produce custom components for historic railroad equipment.

https://strasburgrailroad.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1755560

Maintenance Mechanic - Maintain shop machinery and equipment, repair tools, and fabricate parts.

https://strasburgrailroad.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1870569

Project Quality Specialist - Coordinate locomotive restoration projects and ensure work meets quality and safety standards.

https://strasburgrailroad.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1868544

Historic railroad equipment was built to work, and there is no better way to tell its story than to see it in action. Ra...
09/06/2026

Historic railroad equipment was built to work, and there is no better way to tell its story than to see it in action. Railfest 2026 showcased what can be accomplished when preservation organizations combine experience, resources, and a common commitment to keeping railroad history moving.

09/06/2026

Events like Steamtown Railfest demonstrate the value of collaboration throughout the railroad preservation community.

Strasburg Rail Road is proud to work alongside organizations that share our commitment to preserving historic equipment, developing skilled craftspeople, and keeping railroad history accessible to the public.

09/05/2026

Historic railroad equipment was built to work, and there is no better way to tell its story than to see it in action.

Railfest 2026 showcased what can be accomplished when preservation organizations combine experience, resources, and a common commitment to keeping railroad history moving.

The locomotives may get the attention, but preservation happens because of people. Railfest 2026 is an opportunity to re...
09/05/2026

The locomotives may get the attention, but preservation happens because of people. Railfest 2026 is an opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues from across the industry, exchange ideas, and strengthen the relationships that make projects like these possible.

Pictured are Brendan Zeigler, VP & CMO, alongside Steamtown Superintendent Jeremy Komasz brainstorming next year’s Railfest!

09/04/2026

Come say hi Saturday or Sunday to learn about how Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services has helped Steamtown in the past and how we work with all our partners to keep Steamtown alive!

Come see Brendan, Bill, Bill, and Deb this weekend in Scranton, PA. We are representing Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical S...
09/04/2026

Come see Brendan, Bill, Bill, and Deb this weekend in Scranton, PA. We are representing Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services, Strasburg Rail Road Freight Services, and Strasburg Rail Road’s Heritage operations at Railfest 2026, hosted by Steamtown National Historic Site.

We have a ton of free giveaways!

Did you know that the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors has rules in its inspection code specifica...
08/18/2026

Did you know that the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors has rules in its inspection code specifically for steam locomotives? Two of our employees, Brendan Zeigler and Erich Armpriester, are members of the committee that makes and interprets these rules. This is all to keep steam locomotives safe for future generations to enjoy.

Members of the NBIC Task Group Locomotive convened for the first of two days of meetings at the Training & Conference Center at NBBI’s main campus in Columbus, Ohio.
The group’s work helps support the continued safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of locomotive boilers. Keeping these historic machines operating safely requires a careful balance of preservation, technical expertise, and sound inspection practices.
Steam locomotive safety was featured in the spring issue of the BULLETIN. To read the article, go to https://ow.ly/ysUE50ZAyZj

06/26/2026

Before Big Boy No. 4014 embarked on a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America250, local experts at Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services in Ronks made sure the locomotive’s wheels were ready for

Modern steam locomotives were designed to run for extended periods of time without stopping. That meant less opportuniti...
06/17/2026

Modern steam locomotives were designed to run for extended periods of time without stopping. That meant less opportunities for enginemen to oil the moving parts and keep them from wearing out! The solution was to equip them with oil distribution systems that automatically delivered oil to all the important parts.

Here are some pictures of just one of a few dozen Nathan company oil distributors from the #614. Each one of these has been cleaned, disassembled, inspected and tested to make sure it is doing its job. Our mechanics referenced extensive documentation we have in our own library to make sure that everything is as it should be. We never trust "thinking" it will be ok.

These things are hard to get to when the engine is assembled and they can't fail. Who are you going to trust to make sure things work when they have to?

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333 Gap Road
Ronks, PA
17572

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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+17176878421

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