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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.

Available Dates: Nov 27 - 29 • Dec 1 - 6 • Dec 8 - 13 • Dec 15 - 20 • Dec 22 - 23 • Dec 26 - 27

5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Departures • Coach: $25 / Parlor Car: $50

Purchase Coach Tickets Online starting August 5, 2009

• The North Pole Express is one-hour and 15 minutes long, with departures at 5:00PM and 7:00PM.
• The North Pole Express runs rain, snow or shine.
• Advance Tickets highly recommended . . . the North Pole Express sells out every year.
• August 3, 2009 - Purchase an entire Parlor Car of 32 seats; call 800-377-3987
• August 4, 2009 - Purchase groups (20 or more) of Coach tickets; call 800-377-3987
• August 5, 2009 - All other tickets on sale
• Parlor Car and Groups of 20+ for Coach Seating, please call 800-377-3987
• Purchase Coach Seats online here
• Parlor Car Tickets: $50.00
• Coach Tickets: $25.00
• Groups of 20+ Coach Tickets: $20.00
• No Refunds or Exchanges

Sign up for our mailing list to get email reminders when tickets go on sale. North Pole Express tickets will be available August 3, 2009.

In addition to the North Pole Express, our regularly scheduled Santa Special departs Saturdays and Sundays through Dec 20 at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm..