Children are invited to join in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania's virtual programs scheduled in January. Both programs will run from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and are designed for children in kindergarten through grade six.

Virtual Workin' on the Railroad will be offered on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Participants will experience railroad objects live with museum staff members. Using artifacts, interactive activities, and photographs, kids will learn about the jobs of the conductor, station agent, and engineer. There will be time for questions at the end of the program.

Virtual Train Tour: The GP30 will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Children will investigate the inside of the historic GP30 locomotive No. 2233. Guided by a museum educator, participants will visit the cab, where the workers control the train, and explore some behind-the-scenes places like the catwalk and maintenance areas. There will be time for questions at the end of the program.

Registration for these programs is available at http://www.eventbrite.com, and admission is by donation. To learn more, visit http://www.rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.