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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.

Essex Steam Train is happy to announce that there will be NO price increase for individual 2010 North Pole Express tickets.

• Parlor Car Tickets - $50.00 each
• Coach Tickets - $25.00 each

Purchase Coach Tickets Online. Parlor Car, Saturday Tickets, and Groups of 20 or more, please call (800) 377-3987

Parlor Car tickets available for the following dates:

• December 27 and 28

NPE Notes:

• 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.

Family Friendly, Holiday Buffet at Essex Station is a "Delicious and Convenient" enhancement to the North Pole Express! Click for Pricing & Menu.

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