The Polar Express is Coming to Railtown – Make Your Plans Now!

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is coming to Railtown 1897 State Historic Park!  The popular train ride, based on the book and movie – The Polar Express – has made its way to Tuolumne County.  Now children of all ages will be able to relive the magical journey of THE POLAR EXPRESS on an hour-long train ride to the North Pole.  Guests enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as they ride along with some of the story’s characters such as the Conductor and Hobo.  Upon arriving at the “North Pole”, the jolly old elf, Santa himself, will come on board to give each passenger a silver sleigh bell, the “first gift of Christmas”.

Traditionally, tickets for this exciting family holiday event sell out very quickly.  Members of Railtown 1897 will have the opportunity to purchase a limited number of tickets in advance of the general public.  There are several categories of membership to suit every household – from $35 – $250.  New members must join by September 5 to participate, and current members must be active through October 31, 2014 in order to participate in the Member Advance Ticket Sales.  Trains departing Railtown 1897 are scheduled for 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm; Fridays through Sundays December 5-7; 12-14; 19-21.

Tickets are: Coach – $40/person; First Class – $55/person.  Children under 2 years of age are free and must be seated on an adult’s lap during the ride.  Tickets will go on sale to the general public on October 9, 2014 and will be available for purchase online only at www.railtown1897.org.  Prior to the general public sales date members of Railtown 1897 State Historic Park will be eligible to participate in Member Advance Ticket Sales.  For more information about tickets or membership, please visit www.railtown1897.org.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is a fundraiser for the California State Railroad Museum Foundation, which supports Railtown 1897 State Historic Park.