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The North Pole Express at the Essex Steam Train

Board our locomotive-powered sleigh...for a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole. Every coach becomes a stage for a live, musical performance of The Night Before Christmas. Celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sing-a-longs, hot chocolate and sugar cookies.

"Let's get comfy and nestled all snug in the train,
while visions of sugar plums dance in our brains.
As we steam through the night on the North Pole Express,
keep an eye out for Santa, a sight to impress."

Traditional event highlights include a trip to the North Pole to pick up Santa and Mrs. Claus, trackside displays, sugar cookies and hot chocolate, and each child will meet Santa to receive a small Christmas gift. Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas. Make sure those PJs ae warm and cozy...it's cold up at the North Pole.

2010 Departures

November 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 30
December 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9
December 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19
December 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28

5:00 pm and 7:00 pm Departures

North Pole Express Tickets & Reservations / Call 860-767-0103

North Pole Express Tickets go on sale MM/DD/YYYY (to be announced)

Notes:

• No Refunds or Exchanges.
• Children under 2 ride free, but MUST be seated on an Adult's lap.
• Event is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes long.
• Runs rain, snow or shine.
• Sign up for Mailing List to get advance e-mail notice when tickets go on sale.