The winter holidays are approaching and what better way to celebrate than to take a ride on a train with Santa? Children and families love the classic Chris Van Allsburg book The Polar Express, and journeying through the mountains on a classic locomotive is a fun way to celebrate together and experience a bit of Nevada’s past.
The Polar Express Train, part of the Northern Nevada Railway, runs every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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The Railway is located in Ely, Nevada, in the eastern part of the state.
Northern Nevada Railway Facebook Page
The Polar Express rides fill up fast and tickets should be purchased ahead of time before they sell out!
Northern Nevada Railway Facebook Page
The trip runs from Ely through the special “North Pole.”
Northern Nevada Railway Facebook Page
Santa, of course, visits the train during its journey! He makes sure that he personally delivers to every child a special commemorative gift.
Northern Nevada Railway Facebook Page
While Santa greets the children, his elves deliver hot chocolate and cookies to all the passengers.
Northern Nevada Railway Facebook Page
The story of The Polar Express and music from the movie soundtrack are played on the train’s sound system during the trip.
Northern Nevada Railway Facebook Page
As the train returns back to Ely from its visit to the North Pole, passengers sing Christmas carols together. The ride is about 60-90 minutes total.
Northern Nevada Railway Facebook Page
The trip is $42 for adults and $25 for children 4-12. It’s free for children 3 and under. There are also local and military discounts.
Northern Nevada Railway Facebook Page
The Polar Express is pulled along its way by a vintage diesel locomotive.
Northern Nevada Railway Facebook Page The Polar Express has been voted Best Family Adventure by Nevada Magazine, Best Event in Rural Nevada and has a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.
The Polar Express begins at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum on 1100 Avenue A, Ely, Nevada. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the museum.
Northern Nevada Railway Facebook Page
The Polar Express has been voted Best Family Adventure by Nevada Magazine, Best Event in Rural Nevada and has a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.
If you’ve enjoyed a ride on the Polar Express, let us know in the comments!
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