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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.

Each child will receive a small gift from Santa. 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: $63 each
(Individual Upholstered Arm Chairs / Cash Beverage Service)

Coach Class Tickets $30 each
(Padded Bench Seating)

Schedule: November 15-17, 21-24, 29-30
Schedule: December 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-23, 26-29

Departures: 5:00 pm / 5:30 pm / 7:00 pm / 7:30 pm

NPE Notes:

• North Pole Express Tickets on Sale August 2013
• No Ticket Refunds or Exchanges.
• Children under 2 ride free, but MUST be seated on an Adult's lap.
• Event is approximately 1½ hours long.
• All Coach Tickets will be assigned to specific train cars
• Tickets will be mailed on November 1, 2013 to the Shipping Address provided on your order.
• We suggest arriving 30 minutes before you departure. Please allow extra travel time for unexpected traffic and to park. Trains will depart on time and can not be held for late arriving guests.
• Trains operate during all weather conditions, but we reserve the right to postpone or cancel any train ride in extreme situations.
• 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 ·