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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.

Nov 28 - 30 • Dec 3 - 7 • Dec 10 - 14 • Dec 17 - 21 • Dec 23 • Dec 26 - 28

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

Purchase Tickets Online starting August 1, 2008
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• The ride is one-hour long, with departures at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• The North Pole Express will run Rain or Shine.
• Advanced tickets highly recommended - the North Pole Express sells out every year!
• Prepurchase your tickets online, or at the Valley Railroad Ticket Office, starting August 1, 2007.
• No Refunds or Exchanges.
• Coach Tickets: $25
• Parlor Car Tickets: $50
• Parlor Car tickets not available online - call our office at 800-377-3987 starting August 1, 2007.

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In addition to the North Pole Express, our regularly scheduled Santa Special departs Saturdays and Sundays through Dec 23 at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm..