| TRAIN NAME | FEATURES | PRICE & SALES | DISCOUNT COMPONENT | SALES | LINK |
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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, festive 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!” |
Tues-Thurs:
Fri-Sun:
Coach = padded bench seat First class = individual seat with option to purchase beverages Premium First Class = swivel parlor car seating, upgraded bar options, charcuterie-style snack box, gift for each passenger |
Kids under 1 go free | Tickets went on sale at 9 AM on 9/10/24 (have the website open in advance, ready to book as soon as the site goes live) | Christmas 2024 – Essex Steam Train & Riverboat |
| 2. Santa Train (Danbury Railway Museum in Danbury, CT) | “Your ticket grants you full admission to the museum and railyard, where you’ll find artifact displays and antique railroad cars.
When you arrive and check in at our restored 1903 train station, kids and parents will be able to enjoy the museum interior. This includes a Letters to Santa coloring station, operating model railroads, and interesting museum exhibits. (Be sure to include your mailing address, as Santa writes back!) After a very short train ride in a restored 1950s Rail Diesel Car through historic Danbury Railyard, you’ll be escorted back to the station for a no-rush meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, where the big man himself will give out the first gifts of Christmas! Afterwards, you are free to enjoy a walk through our railyard with a cup of hot chocolate. Don’t forget the marshmallows and a fresh baked cookie!” |
$25 each
Plus bring your own pre-wrapped gift, or order one when you buy your ticket |
Kids under 2 go free | Tickets went on sale on Oct 11 – I emailed them ahead of time, & they sent me a link to ticket sales the day before they went live online | Santa Trains — Danbury Railway Museum |
(Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston, CT) |
“All passengers [who ride] will experience:
-Train is lighted and seasonally decorated inside and out -Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus -Visit by Santa with hand delivered gifts -Elf leads sing along to Christmas Carols All children will receive: -A special gift from Santa’s Toy Bag -A bell from Santa” |
Coach – see column to the left ($25/person for afternoon train, $35/person for evening train)
All lounges are $75/person: Naugatuck Lounge – column to the left, plus: -hot chocolate -premier gift bag for kids -exclusively-produced CT-made bells -freshly-baked cookie -onboard bar service -more time with Santa -special gift from Santa -brass ornament for adults Santa’s Lounge – all features of Naugatuck Lounge, plus: -onboard restrooms -observation area Premium Coach – all features of Santa’s Lounge, plus: -comfy reclining seats with fold-down trays |
Kids under 1 go free | Tickets went on sale on Aug 10, 2024 | Santa Express — Railroad Museum of New England |
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Christmas train through a Christmas tree farm, to Santa’s decorated cabin, for Christmas cookies & pics with Santa | $40/person (used to be $35) | Kids under 2 go free | None | Gray Granite Railroad |
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“Outside, hop aboard one of the museum’s cozy, closed trolley cars and ride through the enchanting “Tunnel of Lights”. For a more immersive experience, brave the winter chill on one of the open-air trolleys, entirely adorned with holiday lights for an unforgettable view of the tunnel. Bundle up, bring blankets, and enjoy the crisp air as you take in the festive atmosphere.
Inside, the Visitor Center transforms into a Winter Wonderland, featuring elaborate model train layouts, twinkling lights, and holiday decorations that will captivate visitors of all ages.” |
$16/person for closed car, $21/person for open car | Kids under 2 go free | None | ct-trolley.org/events/winterfest-and-the-tunnel-of-lights/ |
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“Ride in heated trolleys decked out in live holiday greens on our private heritage railroad, check out several exhibits and displays including the new model railroad building, shop in the Museum Store, and enjoy delicious hot chocolate!. Santa will also be on campus during three event days–see below for times! Complimentary hot chocolate and marshmallows to roast around our outdoor fire pit are included in the price of admission.
Our winter trolley rides are roughly 25 minutes in length and journey through our beautiful, wooded campus. You and your family/group are welcome to arrive before or stay after your ride to enjoy the museum’s outdoor exhibits and displays.” |
$14/person | Kids under 3 go free | None | All Aboard for Christmas Prelude! – Seashore Trolley Museum |
