Santa Express
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The Santa Express is our afternoon train, where parents and kids alike are able to hop on board for the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. As the trains travels through the cold winter wilderness, passengers will be able to visit with Santa and play with his Elves. Each child will also get a special gift from Santa’s own toy bag.
This service is scheduled early @ 12pm and 2:15pm most days other services are running.
All passengers ride the Northern Lights Limited will experience:
Train is lighted and seasonally decorated inside and out
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Visit by Santa with hand delivered gifts
Elf leads sing along to Christmas Carols
All children will receive:
A special gift from Santa's Toy Bag
A bell from Santa
Classes of Service
Coach: (80 Person Capacity)
Seating in our restored Historic New England Passenger cars
Visits with each child by Santa and Mrs. Claus
Visits by Santa's elves
Lounge: (40 Person Capacity)
Seating in our 1920s era 1st Class Lounge car with lounge seating (limited to 35 reserved seats) seasonally decorated inside and out
Longer visits with each child by Santa and Mrs. Claus
Hot chocolate
Gift Bag with additional information and goodies
Tavern Lounge No. 43: (40 Person Capacity)
Hot chocolate
Premier gift bag
Exclusively produced brass bells
Freshly baked cookie
Complimentary beverage
Onboard bar service
Premium time with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Onboard restrooms
Observation-Lounge Hickory Creek: (20 Person Capacity)
Hot chocolate
Premier gift bag for kids
Exclusively produced Connecticut made bells
Freshly baked cookie
Onboard bar service
Premium time with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Onboard restrooms
Special Gift from Santa
Brass ornaments for adults
We ask that no outside food or drink be brought on board due to the historic nature of the cars.
Hot Chocolate and Cookies are available for purchase from the Nutmeg Fudge Company at Thomaston Station
Please note, the Rutland 260 First Class Car is not available at this time
Coach: $22.00 Adults and Children
Lounge: $75.00 Adults and Children
Tavern-Lounge No. 43: $85.00 Adults and Children
Observation-Lounge Hickory Creek: $124.00 Adults and Children
NOTE: Tickets are NOT mailed. Tickets are to be picked up at the “Will Call” counter inside the Historic Thomaston Station the day of the event. All trains leave on time, so please pick up tickets and be at the station at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
To make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible, we have some important information to bring to your attention:
Additional notes:
There are no restrooms for coach class. Our restrooms are located just south of the station.
The Hickory Creek, Tavern Lounge, and Naugatuck Lounge are NOT wheelchair accessible
These trains sell out, please buy your tickets early online at the link above.
Child Tickets for ages 1-12. Toddlers under 1 year ride for free, but MUST be seated on an Adult’s lap. Car seats are not allowed.
Pick up tickets at Thomaston Station’s WILL CALL window on the day of the event, tickets printed with your name and car assignment. Tickets are NOT mailed.
ALL tickets are non-refundable/non-exchangeable.
Board your train at Thomaston Station, 242 E. Main St. in Thomaston, CT.
Please arrive at the Station 30 minutes before departure time. Trains depart @ scheduled time. No refunds will be given for missed trains.
Train is canceled ONLY if State of CT issues orders that roads are officially closed. We then offer refunds/rescheduling.
No Outside Alcohol is Permitted