The scenic countryside makes a beautiful train excursion any time of year. During the Holiday season, the trains are decorated in their Holiday finest and Santa Claus boards the train for a enjoyable event, geared for children and families. The Santa Trains and Polar Express Trains ride the rails in various locations in New England. Following are some excursions designed to delight the family.
Polar Express, Conway Scenic Railway, North Conway, New Hampshire. The magical train ride benefits the “Believe in Books” Literacy Foundation. The Christmas adventure departs from two locations in the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire. The Polar Express is based on the book of the same name, written by Chris Van Allsburg. The story became a popular Xmas movie, “The Polar Express” by Warner Entertainment, starring Tom Hanks. The trip recreates the story of a little boy and his trip to the North Pole to visit Santa Claus and the elves. The train departs from North Conway and downtown Lincoln. The popular event sells out. Call 603-356-9980 for details.
Polar Express, Hobo Railroad, Lincoln, New Hampshire. The magical train ride benefits the “Believe in Books” Literacy Foundation. The Xmas adventure departs from two locations in the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire. The Polar Express is based on the book of the same name, written by Chris Van Allsburg. The trip recreates the story of a little boy and his trip to the North Pole to visit Santa Claus and the elves. As the children travel to the “North Pole,” they are treated to hot chocolate and cookies. The train departs from North Conway and downtown Lincoln. The popular event sells out. Call 603-356-9980 for details.
Polar Express, The Freighthouse. Green Mountain Railroad. Lyndon Freighthouse in Lyndonville, Vermont. The Polar Express runs December 1-2. ride the excursion train to ‘the North Pole” along with Santa and Mrs. Claus and the elves. 802-626-1400.
Santa Express, Green Mountain Flyer. Bellows Falls, VT. December 8-9. The Bellows Falls Union Station was built in the 1850’s. The Depot still serves the Green Mountain Railroad and Amtrak. The waiting rooms and ticket office look as they did in the 1940’s. Green Mountain Railroad travels through the scenic countryside of southern Vermont. The restored coaches are pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive, as they travel along the Connecticut and Williams Rivers, showing off views of the Brockway Mills Gorge and two historic covered bridges. 1-800-707-3530.
Santa Express, White River Flyer, White River Jct., December 15-16. Ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus from White River Jct. to Thetford, VT. 1-800-707-3530.
Santa Train, Cape Cod Central Railroad, Hyannis Station. Mass., 888-797-RAIL.
Enjoy the train displays and special excursions in New England during the holiday season.
For more on holiday trains,read about the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train here. , Holiday Model Trains in Ohio and Holiday Model Trains in Pennsylvania.
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!
All Aboard!
