Christmas Trains
Choose your Christmas Train experience below:
Northern Lights Limited
An approximately 90-minute train ride in the evening to bring children to Santa's Workshops - all lit up! Includes a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hand-delivered gifts, Christmas carols, and a bell.
Santa Express
An approximately 90-minute train ride in the daytime. Includes a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hand-delivered gifts, Christmas carols, and a bell.
Autism-Friendly Santa Express
An approximately 90-minute train ride with special sensory considerations. Includes a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hand-delivered gifts, Christmas carols, and a bell.
Group Sales
Have a large group interested in riding one of our Christmas trains? Check out this page for more information!
Christmas Trains FAQ’s
Does my young child require a ticket?
Children under two do not need a ticket but must ride on an adult’s lap.
What if I want to cancel my reservation?
Reservations cannot be cancelled unless you bought Trip Protection when you purchased the tickets and you use it at least 48 hours before departure.
If I can’t cancel my tickets, what do I do with them?
You may give or sell your tickets to anyone but they must use your name at will call as we cannot change the name under which the ticket was purchased.
Where does the train leave from?
The trains leave from Thomaston Station, 242 East Main St., Thomaston, CT 06787. Your GPS will make it appear as if you go across the bridge but do down the ramp alongside the right-hand side of the bridge.
Do the trains leave on time?
Yes, they do. Traffic can be heavy during the Christmas season so please plan to arrive no less than thirty minutes prior to departure.
Can a bring food on the train? No but hot chocolate and cookies are available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed on the train.
Do all children get a gift from Santa?
Yes, if they have been good children.
Where do I park?
When you arrive, the parking attendants will direct you. If you bought premium parking, please be prepared to show your receipt to the attendant.
Do the trains have bathrooms?
Some cars do and some don’t. Please go to our classes of service page to see which are which. Rest rooms are available at the station.
Can we sit with our friends on the train?
If you all bought unreserved seating in the same class of service and board together, you will be seated together.
Are strollers and car seats allowed on the train?
No for safety reasons.
Are the trains handicapped accessible?
No. Please see our accessibility page.
Are the trains ever cancelled?
The trains will not be cancelled unless roads are closed by the State of Connecticut.
