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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 are warm and cozy...it's cold up at the North Pole.

First Class Tickets $60.00 each
(32 Individual Plush Swivel Seats or 20 Upholstered Arm Chairs with Cash Beverage Service)

Coach Class Tickets $28.00 each
(Padded Bench Seating)

November 16 through December 27 - 5:00 pm / 5:30 pm / 7:00 pm / 7:30 pm Departures

Visit our Online Ticket Office for available dates/times and to purchase tickets.

NPE Notes:

• North Pole Express Tickets on Sale Thursday, August 2, 2012
• No Ticket 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.

The Valley Railroad Company
One Railroad Avenue, P.O. Box 452
Essex, CT 06426
Phone: (860) 767-0103 · (800) 377-3987
FAX: (860) 767-0104
Email: valley.railroad@snet.net