"zip": "TQ11 0DZ", It was created in 1976 and operates part of the historic Wellington & Severn Junction Railway. Grand Canyon Railway: The Grand Canyon Railway operates the former Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe's "Grand Canyon Branch" from Williams to the Canyon's South Rim (64 miles). Coupled with a declining customer base it fell into bankruptcy in 1978. To learn more about this event please visit the link included. Among their many steam locomotives on display is London & North Eastern 4-6-2 #60008, a famous Class A-4 from Britain. California State Railroad Museum: Located in Sacramento, the CSRM was created in 1937 to preserve the state's rich rail heritage. In a press release, the museum called it a "difficult decision." In 2019 the museum will host official The Polar Express events on the following dates: November 15-17, November 22-24, November 27, November 29-December 1, December 6-8, December 13-15, December 20-22-23, and December 26-29. RailTown's version features beautifully restored period passenger cars where kids can enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, a reading of The Polar Express, meeting Santa, and receiving a free gift. Originally known as Brightline the railroad is geared towards passengers/commuters; conceived by Florida East Coast Industries (a division of Fortress Investment Group) in 2012, service opened between Miami and West Palm Beach on May 19, 2018. Dates (Miami): November 19-22, November 25-27, December 3-6, December 10-13, December 16-2o, and December 26-27. "city": "Dennison", All other organizations listed here operate Christmas or Santa Claus trains not affiliated with the Polar Express (but are worth the visit!). Dates: November 22-November 24, November 29-December 1, December 6-December 8, December 13-December 15, December 20-December 22. "lat": "37.2681361", "name": "Monticello Railway Museum – Returning 2021", Dates: November 22-24, November 29-December 1, December 6-8, and December 13-22. The museum hosts several special events throughout the year, including official The Polar Express trips from mid-November through December. "country": "United States", "zip": "T0C 2L0", It's legend was born during the 19th and early 20th centuries when it handled copious of silver ore following the famous Comstock Lode's discovery in 1850 in Gold Canyon, Nevada (near present-day Dayton). "lng": "-84.4761967" "name": "Dennison Railroad Depot Museum – Returning 2021", "country": "United States", "country": "United States", "country": "United States", "phone": "0121 708496", The train departs Williams Depot and lasts a little over an hour. "city": "Horsehay", "website": "https://www.nctrans.org/", The Polar Express Dates: November 8-10, November 15-17, November 22-24, November 29-December 1, December 6-8, December 13-15, and December 17-23. After a fight with the railroad ensued, the county eventually got its way and tore up 11.5 miles in 2018. The Texas State Railroad is one of the finer excursions with first class accommodations, special events, and private party rentals available throughout most of the year. "website": "https://www.tram.co.uk/", In later years coal became the K&T's primary commodity. In an effort to help fund the group and continue its preservation efforts the NYS&WT&HS sponsors public excursions over freight line Black River & Western. New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal: This historic passenger station is one of three locations where Amtrak hosts official The Polar Express train rides. The railroad also hosts other Christmas-themed rides including the Santa Train (departing Thendara) and the Adirondack Christmas Train (departing Utica). "phone": "1-800-287-2462", The organization began as the, : This heritage railway is located above Toronto in the both the York and Durham Regions. "phone": "877-686-7245", To host excursions they utilize a 10-mile section of the old Milwaukee Road (which left the west coast in 1980), currently owned by the Port of Chehalis (and used for freight service by Tacoma Rail); founded in 1986, public outings began three years later. "zip": "28159", Many had been built to serve the Heartland's agricultural needs but unfortunately railroads were heavily overbuilt throughout the Midwest. The trips proved quite popular behind 4-8-4 #5632 and 2-8-2 #4960. The story concludes with the young boy being picked by Santa to receive the first gift of Christmas and he chooses a simple, silver bell from Santa's sleigh. Today, it is Amtrak's primary Chicago terminal. "lat": "41.74470988789246", "address": "Wellington Rd", }, Dates: (November 29-December 1, December 6-8, December 13-15, and December 20-23. Dates: November 30-December 1, December 3-8, December 17-24, and December 26-29. { They host official The Polar Express trips from late November through most of December. Cancellation Policy for 2020 Polar Express Reservations ONLY. "zip": "89702", "zip": "T0L 1P0", Midland Railway: The all-volunteer Midland Railway is based in Baldwin City and has grown into a popular attraction. Such was the case with the Texas State Railroad, founded in 1883 to provide rail service for parts of East Texas. "city": "Palestine", With the creation of Penn Central in 1968 many secondary routes like the current Whitewater Valley Rail Road were deemed redundant, unprofitable, and superfluous. Through their hard work, the history of this unique aspect of railroading has been well document and preserved. Tickets for the Polar Express train ride are $36 per person age two years and older for rides November 13-22. Branson Scenic Railway: The Branson Scenic Railway is a true tourist attraction thanks to its location in Branson, Missouri, a major draw by itself with a wide array of country-themed venues. West Coast Railway Heritage Park: Located in Vancouver, British Columbia and established in 1961 the WCRA's mission is to preserve Canada's railroad history through restoration and preservation. "address": "100 Henderson St", }, It utilizes a section of the Southern Railway's historic Murphy Branch which ran 123.1 miles from Asheville to rural Murphy where a connection was established with the Louisville & Nashville. The history of the Virginia & Truckee is quite fascinating. The Oklahoma Railway Museum is the lone exception, providing the public with trips over about 3 miles of track in Oklahoma City which historically was part of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (nicknamed the "Katy"). Sign up ⦠Dates: November 23, November 29-December 1, December 6-8, December 11-15, and December 17-22. The Polar Express will depart from Burlington with trips lasting about 1 hour and 15 minutes. "zip": "12401", Trips depart from Utica Union Station. Dates: November 29-30, December 1, December 6-8, December 13-15, and December 20-22. "state": "Northallerton", "country": "United States", "city": "Dereham", "country": "Canada", Fox River Trolley Museum's official The Polar Express productions are somewhat unique in that they are presented within some of these restored trolley cars. However, flooding has wreaked havoc on the corridor over the years placing various sections out-of-service. Along the way the 25-mile line passed through the small community of Happy Hollow, which he renamed Stearns (where it connected with the much larger Southern Railway). Many of the pieces you will see are priceless and would otherwise be on display at the Smithsonian. "lng": "-90.07865529999998" Telford Steam Railway: The Telford Steam Railway (TSR) is a tourist railroad based in Horsehay, Telford in Shropshire, England. Dates: November 15-17, November 22-24, November 29-December 1, December 6-8, and December 13-15. After a few years contemplating their next move the group decided to embark on a permanent home. "city": "French Lick", "name": "Whitewater Valley Scenic Railroad", Big South's version of The Polar Express departs from the Stearns Depot for the North Pole; during the trip kids can enjoy hot chocolate and cocoa, meet Santa, partake in caroling, and receive a small gift. Dates: December 6-8 and December 13-15. "phone": "916-445-8270", For the Christmas season the railway operates official The Polar Express events from early, November through early January on select dates. Also, please be aware that only certain organizations operate the officially licensed Polar Express train and they are denoted here by the image above. Three factors contribute heavily to its success; the Cuyahoga Valley National Park's spectacular scenery, the region's population density, and the railroad's top notch service. "address": "1820 Market St", }, "zip": "07981", These continued off and on until 1986 when then-Chessie System lost interest in the affair. "address": "2201 S A St", The headline of Michael Boldrick's article from the September, 1981 issue of Trains Magazine says it best about the D&SNG, "Living Museum." (Railway Equipment Leasing & Investment Company), a group dedicated to preserving these transportation entities. It is the only "Two Footer" currently offering official The Polar Express events. "state": "VT", Galveston Railroad Museum: Located in its namesake city, this museum is one of the state's largest, containing an impressive collection of rolling stock and preserved locomotives (predominantly focused on the railroad's which served Texas and the Gulf Coast). The website contains everything from historic (fallen flags) to contemporary (Class I's, regionals, short lines, and even some museums/tourist lines) rosters, locomotive production information, technical data, all notable models cataloged by the five major builders (American Locomotive, Electro-Motive, General Electric, Fairbanks-Morse, and Baldwin), and much more. "city": "Seaton", Dates: November 16-17, November 20-24, November 26-27, November 29-December 1, December 3-8, December 10-24, and December 26-30. }, { "website": "https://www.chicagothepolarexpressride.com", "website": "https://www.gsmr.com/", If you have the means, I highly recommend taking your kids, grandchildren, or nieces/nephews! "lat": "35.2520488", This year the beautifully decorated trains will remain stationary under the Union Station train shed for a walk-through event. Mt. Christmas at the Museum 2020. Dates: The organization also hosts several other different Christmas-related Some states in the 19th century took it upon themselves to build railroads when, for whatever reason, they felt the private sector could not. The Oklahoma Railway Museum is the lone exception, providing the public with trips over about 3 miles of track in Oklahoma City which historically was part of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (nicknamed the "Katy"). "address": "3400 NE Grand Blvd", You can also pick from a variety of packages that includes both lodging (at the Grand Canyon) and the train. If you would like to experience The Polar Express on an ultra-modern train, a trip aboard Virgin Trains USA is highly recommended. It is one of the very few such organizations whose offices are housed within a major railroad terminal, Santa Fe Union Station. }, "zip": "86046", It lasts about an hour with trains comprising seven cars (pulled by historic diesel locomotives) offering first class, coach, or open air accommodations. It operates a 16-mile round-trip excursion through the Daniel Boone National Forest and Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. { { Finally, the museum hosts many train rides throughout the year, including special events (such as Thomas The Train, Halloween rides, the Pumpkin Patch Express, "Terror In Train Town," the Ironhorse Steampunk Carnivale, trips with the Easter Bunny, and Civil War reenactments) like official The Polar Express trips during late November and throughout December. THE POLAR EXPRESS (TM) Train Ride returns this holiday season with service to the North Pole. The council hosts official The Polar Express train rides every weekend from November 15-December 22. "zip": "92570", Despite SPUR's best efforts the new president was not interested in continuing the practice and the locomotives were parked in 1966. Alas, rising costs and declining numbers due to improved highways and automobiles led to the bankruptcy and ultimate abandoment of both. { train rides have become an increasingly popular attraction across the country since Warner Brothers Pictures released the film in November, 2004. They host official The Polar Express train rides during much of November and December. It would also open a 15-mile branch to Minden in 1906. "country": "United States", NCTM's collection is primarily focused on those systems which served the state. In 1970 it was renamed as the Monticello & Sangamon Valley Railway Historical Society, Inc. which was shortened to its current name in 1982. Today, they have a substantial collection of diesel locomotives and a few steam switchers. { lasts about 90 minutes. Find more Holiday Train Rides in Indiana. Please Note! "phone": "1-800-872-4681", The Polar Express is a 1-1/4 hr round trip that runs November 13 â December 31. Interestingly, though, once he returns home and awakes on Christmas morning he notices that the bell is still in his possession. { "phone": "401-495-1213", "state": "NY", "name": "Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation – Returning 2021", Colorado Railroad Museum: In most instances, only the largest and most prominent rail preservation groups host official The Polar Express events due to the licensing expenses involved. "phone": "740-922-6776", The rides depart from Branson's restored wooden depot, originally completed by the White River Railway in 1905 (which later joined Missouri Pacific). NRM is among the nation's best railroad museums and well worth the visit. "address": "2602 Santa Fe Pl", The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum operates Cowlitz, Chehalis, & Cascade Railroad (CC&C) 2-8-2 #15 (built by Baldwin Locomotive in 1916) and has two others under restoration (CC&C 2-8-0 #25 built by Baldwin in 1920 and Rayonier 2-6-6-2T Mallet #8 built by Baldwin in 1924). A great deal has been accomplished but is not yet complete. Dates: November 22-24, November 29-December 1, December 6-8, December 13-15, and December 19-23. The single-story brick structure is your typical station, a beautiful gingerbread design with large dormers and overhangs. Drew Jacksich photo. "city": "Whippany", Aspen Crossing Railway: This excursion train, based in Mossleigh, Alberta, will host official The Polar Express excursions. "lat": "43.21837190000001", Its final three 2-8-2's were not retired until February, 1964. "zip": "75801", "state": "MA", Indeed, this train ride is set to the motion picture's soundtrack. "country": "Canada", { "website": "https://www.adirondackrr.com", Polar Express Yorkshire â THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2020 The Polar Express train picks you up at Leeming Bar station and transports you to the âNorth Poleâ. "lat": "43.1041839", "city": "Jamestown", { "lat": "31.738781", Dates: November 15-18, November 22-24, November 28-December 1, December 5-8, and December 12-15, and December 19-24. It has been doing so for the last 30+ years. "website": "http://hartfordvtpolarexpress.com/", "phone": "1362 851723", As with all productions of The Polar Express visitors are encouraged to wear pajamas! { "website": "http://www.mrym.org", It was designed by architects Wogan & Bernard, Jules K. de la Vergne, and August Perez & Associates in 1949 as actual construction took three years. "lat": "43.53796089999999", The CCC&StL was also known as the "Big Four" and would comprise most of NYC's network in western Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. It was provided a vacant lot in Monticello by the Illinois Pioneer Heritage Center to house its first locomotive, 0-4-0T #1. In fact, so many films have been featured here hat it became known as "The Movie Railroad." "city": "Green Bay", "state": "NJ", "address": "6 Railroad Ave", In addition, they host an array of various train rides for the public including dinner trains, regular excursions, and specials for virtually every holiday. Car capacity is limited and social distancing is encouraged. One of their most popular special events is hosting official The Polar Express trips during select dates in December. "lng": "-74.41199" "website": "https://waterloocentralrailway.com/", Whether you have traveled on the North Pole Express in the past or this is your first trip with us, be sure to review all the details below to help plan your journey accordingly. White River Rotary Club: The club at White River Junction was established in 1924. Unlike some, the state has fully embraced this gift, turning it into a major tourist attraction and historical center. Please check back often! Thanks to its proximity to large population centers, the O&NW enjoys strong ridership and offers a number of different trips and special events, ranging from dinner trains to wine tasting trains. "name": "Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad – Returning 2021", Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: The Durango & Silverton is not only one of the nation's most popular tourist trains but it is also home to Rail Events, Inc., the company responsible for licensing all official The Polar Express events. THE POLAR EXPRESS⢠Train Ride, like the movie, is a 90-minute round-trip immersive theatrical experience. The original four-story brick building, located at 25th Street and The Strand, was completed in 1887. Please contact each individual organization regarding available trains, and ticket pricing a magical re-creation of the old Road... 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