Lancaster County is *the* spot for
train enthusiasts!
If you like
steamer trains then you must visit Lancaster County. The
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has over 14 steam locomotives, 11 passenger cars, and a 1950's freight train on display. I was able to identify a few of the trains in the
Microprose game
Railroad Tycoon. Somewhere in Lancaster County you're also able to ride in the
passenger car of a working
steam driven train! You will roll by the countryside and see lots of
Amish farms. I was able to see a barn being raised by an
Amish community!
When you're done visiting real trains, there are a few model train museums in the area including the
National Toy Train Museum. They have
model trains from the late 1800s to now.
http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/pa/l/as/pal99a15.htm was used to augment the memory from my childhood.