Santa is gearing up for his famous Christmas Eve journey to the homes of children all over the world. But before that, he is making a few stops along the way, most notably on the Fillmore & Western Railway’s variety of holiday trains.
There are still seats available for families on the North Pole Express on selected Wednesdays through Sundays with trains departing at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., beginning November 26 and running through December 26. The one-hour train ride journeys to the North Pole east of Fillmore, where it picks up Santa Claus, who climbs onboard to visit with all the children. Elves are onboard each railcar and entertain the passengers by reading a Christmas story and leading everyone in singing Christmas carols. The jolly elves distribute a Christmas cookie and chocolate milk to everyone during the trip. Once back in town, Santa poses for photos with children and happily accepts their Christmas wish lists. Families are also invited to stroll through Santa’s Village in the Fillmore Historical Museum property, adjacent to the tracks in downtown Fillmore, where there are craft and Christmas vendors, a Carousel and a food booth available.
The Xmas Tree Holiday Trains which will be powered by number 14, a 1913 Baldwin Steam Engine, run on Saturdays and Sundays, November 26 through December 18 with two departures each day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The three-hour train ride features Santa making trips with families before making his famous Christmas Eve journey. Once at the Xmas Tree Farm, cut down your own “perfect tree,” we’ll net it and bring it back into town on the train.
The Dinner With Santa family trains run on Friday evening, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. Santa has his own table in your dining car to pose for photos and receive “wish lists.”
For more information or to book passage on one of the Christmas Holiday Trains call 1-805-524-2546 or visit Fillmore & Western’s website at www.fwry.com. All Aboard for Christmas Fun!