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Nov 10, 2025
Indiana "The Polar Express" Train Rides In French Lick!
In recent decades the French Lick Scenic Railway has also become a national holiday destination, hosting the official The Polar Express Train Ride each November and December.
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Nov 10, 2025
New Jersey "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Phillipsburg!
Delaware River Railroad Excursions is home to an official production of The Polar Express Train Ride—the only kind that can use the beloved story elements, soundtrack, and characters inspired by the Warner Bros. film and Chris Van Allsburg’s classic book.
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Nov 10, 2025
Washington "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Chehalis!
The Chehalis Centralia Railroad will host official "The Polar Express" train rides during select weekends in November and December!
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Nov 10, 2025
Rhode Island "The Polar Express" Train Rides By The BVTC!
Each holiday season, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (BVTC) brings a beloved story to life with The Polar Express Train Ride, an immersive, officially licensed experience that departs from northern Rhode Island.
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Nov 10, 2025
New York "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Medina!
Among the Medina Railroad Museum's most beloved offerings are the official The Polar Express train rides each holiday season, which transform a Western New York shortline into a rolling stage for storybook magic.
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Nov 10, 2025
Nevada "The Polar Express" Train Rides On The V&T!
Today the Virginia & Truckee thrives as a living-history tourist railroad, carrying families, railfans, and curious travelers across storied grades and past weathered mine headframes—and, each holiday season, to the North Pole aboard its official The Polar Express trains.
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Nov 09, 2025
Wisconsin "The Polar Express" Train Rides At The NRM!
As autumn turns to winter, the National Railroad Museum transforms into a holiday tradition beloved across Wisconsin and beyond: The Polar Express
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Nov 09, 2025
Oklahoma "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Oklahoma City!
Official THE POLAR EXPRESS train rides have become a beloved holiday tradition at the Oklahoma Railway Museum, drawing families from across the region for a magical journey to the North Pole brought to life on real rails.
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Nov 09, 2025
Arizona "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Williams!
Whether you’re planning a classic visit to the canyon or seeking seasonal magic aboard the official “The Polar Express,” the railway delivers a memorable journey for families, couples, and railfans alike.
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Nov 09, 2025
Vermont "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Burlington!
Each holiday season, the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation turns the magic of The Polar Express into a real-world, all-ages experience that delights families and fuels vital support for children across the state.
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Nov 08, 2025
Illinois "The Polar Express" Train Rides At Monticello!
The officially licensed The Polar Express Train Ride is a beloved holiday production hosted at the Monticello Railway Museum.
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Nov 08, 2025
A Washington Christmas Train Ride In Snoqualmie!
The Northwest Railway Museum’s most beloved tradition rolls out: the Santa Limited, a Christmas-season train experience that blends storytelling, festive décor, and a personal moment with St. Nick.
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Nov 08, 2025
A West Virginia Christmas Train Ride In Cass!
Christmas at Cass transforms Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and its historic company town into a mountain holiday scene where century-old Shay steam locomotives wear wreaths and the aroma of wood smoke mingles with pine and cocoa.
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Nov 08, 2025
A Tennessee Christmas Train Ride In Chattanooga!
The TVRM transforms its Grand Junction campus with festive touches, twinkling lights, and the scent of cocoa, and the rails themselves become a stage for two beloved Christmas experiences:
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Nov 08, 2025
A Texas Christmas Train Ride In Grapevine!
There’s a reason Grapevine calls itself the Christmas Capital of Texas, and few experiences capture that spirit like the Grapevine Vintage Railroad and its beloved Santa’s North Pole Express.
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Nov 08, 2025
A Pennsylvania Christmas Train Ride In Middletown!
In central Pennsylvania, the Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad captures that spirit every year with its seasonal Christmas trains, notably Santa’s Surprise Train and the Polar Bear Express.
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Nov 07, 2025
Texas "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Galveston!
Among the Galveston Railroad Museum's most anticipated offerings each year is The Polar Express Train Ride, the official, fully licensed holiday production that transforms the museum into a storybook journey to the “North Pole.”
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Nov 07, 2025
Missouri "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Branson!
Tucked into the heart of downtown Branson, Missouri, the Branson Scenic Railway offers a timeless way to experience the Ozarks.
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Nov 07, 2025
An Oregon Christmas Train Ride In Portland!
The ORHF's Holiday Express is more than a nostalgic train ride. It’s a fundraiser that directly supports the preservation work you see inside the enginehouse.
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Nov 07, 2025
An Hawaii Christmas Train Ride On Oahu!
When the Christmas season arrives, the Hawaiian Railway Society transforms their excursion experience into the Holiday Express—an illuminated, family-friendly ride that blends vintage railroading with island holiday cheer.
Nov 06, 2025
An Ohio Christmas Train Ride In Nelsonville!
Among the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's most popular offerings is the Santa Train, a Christmastime tradition that sells out year after year and has become a cornerstone of the region’s holiday festivities.
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Nov 06, 2025
Colorado "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Durango!
Come late fall, the Durango & Silverton transforms into a holiday wonderland with the official The Polar Express Train Ride, a beloved tradition that brings the classic story to life.
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Nov 06, 2025
California "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Sacramento!
Each holiday season, the California State Railroad Museum hosts The Polar Express train ride, inspired by Chris Van Allsburg’s classic book and the popular film.
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Nov 06, 2025
A North Carolina Christmas Train Ride In Star!
The Aberdeen, Carolina & Western is a successful freight railroad but also hosts the Carolina Christmas Train for the public, a festive ride that has quickly become one of the state’s most sought-after seasonal tickets.
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Nov 06, 2025
A New York Christmas Train Ride In Milford!
Each winter, the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad's signature Santa Claus Express turns the line into a moving holiday celebration, marrying small-town warmth with vintage railroading charm.
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Nov 05, 2025
A Nevada Christmas Train Ride In Ely!
In the high desert of eastern Nevada, far from the interstates and big-city glow, the Nevada Northern Railway keeps the romance of American railroading very much alive.
Nov 05, 2025
Massachusetts "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Hyannis!
When the holidays arrive, the Cape Cod Central Railroad transforms again—into a stage for the officially licensed THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, where families step into the beloved story for a dose of pure, cocoa-scented magic.
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Nov 05, 2025
A New Hampshire Christmas Train Ride In Lincoln!
The Granite State Railway ushers in the season with its beloved Santa Express—an old-fashioned holiday train that blends small-town warmth with the magic of railroading.
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Nov 05, 2025
A New Jersey Christmas Train Ride At The NJMT!
Each year, as the holidays approach, the Pine Creek Railroad's Santa Express becomes a seasonal favorite that sells out fast—proof that magic still happens when a train whistle echoes through the woods.
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Nov 04, 2025
A Minnesota Christmas Train Ride In Duluth!
The North Shore Scenic Railroad is one of the Upper Midwest’s most charming heritage railways, carrying passengers along the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior and into the storied rail history of Duluth, Minnesota.
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Nov 04, 2025
A Michigan Christmas Train Ride In Coopersville!
In November and December, though, the Coopersville & Marne becomes something more: a beloved family tradition thanks to its wildly popular Santa Train.
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Nov 04, 2025
Kentucky "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Stearns!
Tucked into the rolling hills and sandstone bluffs of southern Kentucky, the Big South Fork Scenic Railway offers an evocative journey through coal country history and the wild beauty of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
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Nov 04, 2025
"The Polar Express" Train Ride In North Carolina!
Each fall brings color-soaked vistas and holiday cheer to the GSMR, but the star of the season is The Polar Express.
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Nov 04, 2025
Maryland "The Polar Express" Train Rides On The WMSR
Whether you’re a railfan, a history buff, or a parent looking to wrap the year in wonder, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR) offers an unforgettable ride.
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Nov 04, 2025
Ohio "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Dennison!
Tucked into the small town of Dennison in eastern Ohio, the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum preserves a remarkable slice of American history while delivering one of the region’s most beloved holiday traditions.
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Nov 03, 2025
New York "Polar Express" Train Rides In The Adirondacks!
The Adirondack Railroad is a living thread through the heart of New York’s Adirondack Park, weaving history, scenery, and community into memorable excursions that run year-round from its busy hub at Utica’s grand Union Station.
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Nov 03, 2025
An Indiana Christmas Train Ride In Noblesville
The Reindeer Express is the Nickel Plate Express’s signature holiday excursion, an immersive celebration of the season that turns a simple train ride into a moving winter postcard.
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Nov 03, 2025
An Illinois Christmas Train Ride At The IRM!
Each winter, the Happy Holiday Railway transforms IRM into a festive, family-friendly celebration of the season.
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Nov 03, 2025
A Georgia Christmas Train Ride In Cordele
If you’re looking for a holiday outing that blends small-town charm, living history, and pure family fun, south Georgia’s SAM Shortline Railroad and its Cordele Holiday Train deliver in spades.
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Nov 03, 2025
A Massachusetts Christmas Train Ride In Adams!
Each December, the Berkshire Scenic Railway offers two wildly popular holiday rides—the Tinseliner and the Mrs. Claus Cookie Express.
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Nov 03, 2025
A Maine Christmas Train Ride On An Historic 2-Footer
The WW&F's Victorian Christmas Train is more than a ride; it’s an immersive village festival stretched along the rails.
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Nov 03, 2025
A Kentucky Christmas Train Ride In New Haven
When the holidays arrive, the KRM shines with some of its most popular events of the year: the Santa Claus Express, the North Pole Express, and Brunch With Santa.
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Nov 02, 2025
A Florida Christmas Train Ride Featuring A Murder Mystery!
In Southwest Florida, Seminole Gulf Railway has been part of the region’s rhythm for decades—moving freight that keeps local businesses humming and welcoming locals and visitors aboard its beloved Murder Mystery Dinner Train.
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Nov 02, 2025
A Connecticut Christmas Train Ride On The "Santa Train"
When the holidays roll around, the Danbury Railway Museum's beloved Santa Train transforms the experience into pure seasonal magic.
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Nov 02, 2025
A Colorado Christmas Train Ride In The Royal Gorge!
While the railroad runs year-round with a variety of dining and dome car experiences, its seasonal favorites—the Santa Express and Holiday Train—are the ones locals and travelers wait for all year long.
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Nov 01, 2025
An Arizona Christmas Train Ride In The Verde Canyon!
Come late November and December, though, the railroad transforms into a glow of lights and cheer for its seasonal holiday favorite, The Magical Christmas Journey—an evening experience that has become a beloved tradition for families and railfans alike.
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Nov 01, 2025
A California Christmas Train Ride In The Niles Canyon!
As the holidays approach, the Niles Canyon Railway transforms into one of Northern California’s most beloved seasonal experiences: the Train of Lights.
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Oct 31, 2025
An Alabama Christmas Train Ride In Huntsville!
The Santa Train and the North Star Limited each offer their own style of holiday magic, drawing families from across North Alabama and beyond to experience the simple joy of rail travel wrapped in twinkling lights and peppermint cheer.
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Oct 31, 2025
A Washington Christmas Train Ride On The Santa Train!
Tucked into the forested foothills of north Clark County, Washington, the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad offers a charming blend of Pacific Northwest scenery, living history, and small-town hospitality.
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Recent Articles
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Indiana "The Polar Express" Train Rides In French Lick!
Nov 10, 25 11:30 PM
In recent decades the French Lick Scenic Railway has also become a national holiday destination, hosting the official The Polar Express Train Ride each November and December. -
New Jersey "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Phillipsburg!
Nov 10, 25 11:21 PM
Delaware River Railroad Excursions is home to an official production of The Polar Express Train Ride—the only kind that can use the beloved story elements, soundtrack, and characters inspired by the W… -
Washington "The Polar Express" Train Rides In Chehalis!
Nov 10, 25 12:42 PM
The Chehalis Centralia Railroad will host official "The Polar Express" train rides during select weekends in November and December!