Santa Express

TICKETS GO ON SALE to members june 24th

TICKETS GO ON SALE to the public july 1st

The Santa Express is our afternoon train. Parents and kids alike can hop on board for the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus! As the trains travels through the winter wilderness, passengers will be visited by Santa and his elves and reindeer! Each child will also get a special gift from Santa’s own toy bag.

The train departs at 12:00 P.M. and 2:15 P.M. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

All passengers aboard the Santa Express will experience:

  • Our train decorated inside and out with the Christmas spirit

  • A visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus

  • A visit from Santa’s team of elves and reindeer

All children will receive:

  • A special gift from Santa's Toy Bag

  • A bell from Santa

  • A cookie from Santa’s Kitchen

Early Bird Pricing if purchased on or before 7/31/2026

  • Sky Lounge group of 2 - $200

  • Sky Lounge group of 4 - $400

  • Lower Lounge - $1,500 (16 person person private lounge)

  • Santa’s Lounge - $75

  • Naugatuck Lounge - $75

  • Hi-Level Coach group of 2 - $130

  • Hi-Level Coach group of 4 - $260

  • Premium Coach group of 2 - $130

  • Premium Coach group of 4 - $260

  • Coach Seat group of 2 - $70

Pricing if purchased on or after 8/1/2026

  • Sky Lounge group of 2 - $210

  • Sky Lounge group of 4 - $420

  • Lower Lounge - $1,600 (16 person person private lounge)

  • Santa’s Lounge - $80

  • Naugatuck Lounge - $80

  • Hi-Level Coach group of 2 - $140

  • Hi-Level Coach group of 4 - $280

  • Premium Coach group of 2 - $140

  • Premium Coach group of 4 - $280

  • Coach Seat group of 2 - $70

Learn more about our railcars and classes of service

⚠️Additional Information

  • These trains frequently sell out. Please purchase tickets early online at the link above.

  • All Tickets must be picked up at the Thomaston Station Will Call window on the day of the event. Tickets are printed with your name and car assignment. You must possess this paper ticket to board the train.

  • All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless a ticket protection plan is purchased.

  • Trains board at:
    Thomaston Station
    242 E. Main Street
    Thomaston, CT, 06787

  • Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Weekend traffic can be heavy, so allow extra travel time. Trains depart promptly at the scheduled time. No refunds will be issued for missed trains.

  • Hot Chocolate and cookies are available for purchase from the Nutmeg Fudge Company at the station!

  • Lap Riders: Children under 2 ride free but must sit on an adult’s lap. For safety reasons, car seats and strollers are not permitted onboard.

  • There is no seat saving. Coach passengers wishing to sit together must board together.

  • Trains are canceled only if the State of Connecticut officially closes roads due to weather conditions. In that event, refunds or rescheduling options will be offered.

  • No outside alcohol is permitted onboard.

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