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Santa Train Returns for 20th Year

By November 5, 2022November 14th, 2022Events, News

Explore Santa’s railroad workshop and climb aboard his red caboose as the Santa Train returns for its 20th year! Ticket sales begin Wednesday, November 9th at 6 PM at fortwaynerailroad.org. Member sales begin November 8th.

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The Santa Train will once again operate one week earlier on November 26th and operate the following three weekends in December, giving passengers more opportunities to take a train ride with Santa Claus. All train rides depart our restoration facility at 15808 Edgerton Road, New Haven.

2022 SANTA TRAIN DATES & TIMES
Trains operate between
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturdays
Noon to 4:30 PM on Sundays.

November 26th & 27th
December 3rd & 4th
December 10th & 11th
December 17th & 18th

SANTA TRAIN RIDES

Tickets are $9.00 each and children ages 3-and-under ride free and do not require a ticket. Due to demand, all tickets must be purchased online and in advance. Each trip is operated by a vintage diesel locomotive and lasts approximately 20 minutes. Saint Nick’s historic cabooses are heated and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee will be on hand serving warm beverages and baked goods. All food and drink are sold separately. Trains run snow or shine.

FAMILY & GROUP CHARTERS

Limited group charters are available for up to 15 people and include a 45-minute ride with Santa, refreshments, and cookies on Saturday evenings for $350.00. Groups are encouraged to bring presents for Santa Claus to deliver during the ride. All ticket purchases support non-profit historic railroad preservation efforts in Northeast Indiana.