Watch The Northern California Countryside Whirl By On This Unforgettable Christmas Train
By Emerson
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Published November 10, 2018
There are a plethora of ways to celebrate the holiday season here in Northern California. From fantastic light shows to epic holiday street fairs, it seems like there is always something to do during this time of the year. There’s one unique holiday attraction that you’ll definitely want to take advantage of this year: Railtown 1897’s Christmas train. Tickets sell fast for this one-of-a-kind train ride so you’ll want to start making plans ASAP. This is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season so continue reading to learn all about it!
Located in Jamestown, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park offers fantastic train rides all year long. As the holiday season approaches, they also offer a one-of-a-kind Christmas train ride that is bound to fill you with holiday cheer. Don't miss this!
Railtown's Polar Express looks exactly like something out of a Christmas storybook. Both kids and adults will be in absolute awe as they step aboard the vintage train car.
The train ride is approximately an hour long and will lead you across breathtaking Northern California countryside before arriving at the one-and-only North Pole. When you arrive, Santa himself will come on board and give each passenger a silver sleighbell—the "first gift of Christmas".
Along the way, you'll enjoy steaming cups of hot chocolate and yummy cookies as you ride with many of the story's magical characters. This is the type of experience where it's impossible not to have a huge smile on your face the whole time!
The Polar Express consists of several cars that are pulled by a vintage engine from Railtown 1897's collection. You'll be seated in either Coach or First Class according to your ticket purchase, but guests in each car will experience the same delightful excitement and wonder that the Polar Express has to offer.
The main advantage of being seated in the First Class car is enjoying the large windows and extra comfortable seating. All passengers are free to move about the car and observation deck during the train ride.
This year, the Polar Express will take place on Friday and Saturday, November 23 and 24, and Friday, Saturday, Sunday from November 30 through December 16. Departure times are 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm, and 7:30 pm.
This awesome Christmas train ride is bound to become a new holiday tradition for your family. Bask in the holiday spirit and purchase tickets for the Polar Express soon! More information can be found here .
Are you ready to jump aboard this enchanting Christmas train? If you can’t make it to this holiday train ride, maybe you can check out this other Magical Polar Express Train Ride In Northern California.
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