Christmas Train Rides in Michigan (2026)
Michigan has no licensed Polar Express ride, which is funny, because it has the engine. Pere Marquette 1225, the steam locomotive whose plans were used as the model for the train in the 2004 movie, lives in Owosso and pulls the state’s biggest Christmas train. For the licensed story in other states, see our Christmas train map.
The short version
- North Pole Express, Owosso: Nov 20 to Dec 20, from $85 (sold out)
- Santa Train, Coopersville: Nov 28 to Dec 20, $33 to $49
- Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic, Flint: Nov 27 to Dec 27, Varies
- Christmas Express, Coldwater: Dec 5 to Dec 13, $15 to $22
- Santa Express, Clinton: Nov 28 to Dec 13, from $15
- No licensed Polar Express runs in Michigan in 2026; the closest options are in the drive-time table
Below are five Michigan holiday trains for 2026, from a full-day steam trip to a 15-minute hop to Santa’s caboose.
Michigan holiday trains at a glance
- Holiday trains
- 5 confirmed for 2026
- Licensed Polar Express
- None in Michigan in 2026
- Season
- November 20 to December 27, 2026
- Lowest fare
- $15 to $22 (Little River Railroad)
- After Christmas
- Crossroads Village (to December 27)
- Sold out
- Steam Railroading Institute
- Last checked
Plan your date
When each Michigan Christmas train runs
North Pole Express in Owosso starts first, on November 20, and Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic in Flint runs the latest, to December 27. Each bar spans a ride’s season, not every day in it, so check the railroad’s calendar for exact dates.
- North Pole ExpressOwosso · Nov 20 to Dec 20
- Christmas at Crossroads Holiday MagicFlint · Nov 27 to Dec 27
- Santa ExpressClinton · Nov 28 to Dec 13
- Santa TrainCoopersville · Nov 28 to Dec 20
- Christmas ExpressColdwater · Dec 5 to Dec 13
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Michigan's Five Christmas Trains for 2026
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Where Michigan’s Christmas trains leave from
- 1Coopersville: Santa Train
- 2Flint: Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic
- 3Owosso: North Pole Express
- 4Clinton: Santa Express
- 5Coldwater: Christmas Express
Licensed Polar Express Other holiday trains. Faint dots are Michigan towns, for shape.
None of these is a licensed Polar Express. One of them has the actual engine.
Michigan's 2026 Christmas trains at a glance
| Ride | Town | Season | Price | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Railroading Institute | Owosso | Nov 20 to Dec 20 | From $85 | Sold out |
| Coopersville & Marne Ry | Coopersville | Nov 28 to Dec 20 | $33 to $49 | On sale now |
| Crossroads Village | Flint | Nov 27 to Dec 27 | Varies | On sale now |
| Little River Railroad | Coldwater | Dec 5 to Dec 13 | $15 to $22 | On sale now |
| Southern Michigan RR Society | Clinton | Nov 28 to Dec 13 | From $15 | On sale now |
Owosso: the North Pole Express behind Pere Marquette 1225 Sold out
Steam Christmas excursionSteam Railroading Institute · Owosso
- Operator
- Steam Railroading Institute(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Steam Railroading Institute, Owosso
- Season
- November 20 to 22 and 27 to 29, December 4 to 6, 11 to 13 and 18 to 20, 2026; Fridays 5:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am and 5:00 pm
- Ride length
- About 4 hours 45 minutes, including two hours in Ashley
- What's included
- A steam train ride, admission to Ashley's Country Christmas, Santa, a souvenir ticket and a Believe bell; coach includes a cup of cocoa
- Price
- Coach $85; Cocoa Class, Claus Club and Caboose Class cost more
- Tickets
- Sold out as of October 2026; tickets are sold only on the institute's site
- Best ages
- Best for ages 4 and up; it is a long trip
This is the one Michigan train fans dream about. The Steam Railroading Institute runs Pere Marquette 1225, a 1941 Lima steam engine whose drawings the moviemakers used for the train in The Polar Express, north to the village of Ashley for a two-hour Country Christmas party with Santa, then back to Owosso. Everyone gets a souvenir ticket and a Believe bell. The institute keeps the right to use a diesel if the steam engine is down.
The 2026 season shows as sold out, which is typical: tickets go on sale in the spring. Watch the institute’s own website, the only place it sells tickets, for returns. The cars are historic and not ADA accessible, there is no concession car, and the diners have no restroom.
Check dates and tickets with Steam Railroading Institute(opens in a new tab)Coopersville: the Coopersville & Marne Santa Train near Grand Rapids
Santa trainCoopersville & Marne Railway · Coopersville
- Operator
- Coopersville & Marne Railway(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Coopersville & Marne Railway boarding platform, Coopersville
- Season
- Weekends November 28 and 29, December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 and 20, 2026, usually at 11:00 am, 1:30 and 4:00 pm
- Ride length
- About 90 minutes
- What's included
- Santa on board with a gift for every child, elves escorting each child to him for photos, and stories read in the cars
- Price
- Coach $33 child (1 to 12), $38 age 13 and up; Premium tables with cocoa and a cookie $47 to $49; under 1 free without a seat
- Tickets
- On sale now; sells out quickly
- Best ages
- All ages
West Michigan’s Santa train runs out of Coopersville, about 20 minutes west of Grand Rapids, in passenger cars more than a hundred years old. Santa has his own reserved seat on the train, and elves walk each child up to see him one at a time, so you get a real photo and every child gets a gift. Elves, and sometimes Mrs. Claus, read stories along the 90-minute ride.
Coaches are heated and each has a restroom, which matters on a long ride with small kids. Premium seats are at tables of four with cocoa and a cookie from a local bakery. Buy tickets at the office on Main Street or online, then board at the platform on Danforth Street 30 minutes before departure.
Check dates and tickets with Coopersville & Marne Ry(opens in a new tab)Flint: Christmas at Crossroads on the Huckleberry Railroad
Christmas village trainGenesee County Parks (Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad) · Flint
- Operator
- Genesee County Parks (Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad)(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, Flint
- Season
- Select nights, November 27 to December 27, 2026, 4:00 to 9:00 pm; some nights are drive-through only
- Ride length
- An evening in the village with an optional narrow-gauge train ride
- What's included
- A lit 1800s village, Santa on the grounds and, with the train ticket, an evening ride on the Huckleberry Railroad
- Price
- Village and train combination tickets cost more than village-only; drive-through nights are $10 a carload
- Tickets
- On sale through Genesee County Parks
- Best ages
- All ages
Crossroads Village is a re-created 1800s town on the north side of Flint, and its Huckleberry Railroad is a narrow-gauge line that loops past it. During Christmas at Crossroads the whole village is lit up on select nights from November 27 to December 27, Santa is on the grounds, and you can ride the train through the evening. The park celebrates its fiftieth year in 2026.
Buy the ticket that includes the train if that is what your kids are coming for; village-only tickets just let you walk the lights. Some nights in December are drive-through only, at $10 a carload, with no train ride, so check the calendar before you go.
Check dates and tickets with Crossroads Village(opens in a new tab)Coldwater: the Little River Railroad Christmas Express
Steam Santa trainLittle River Railroad · Coldwater
- Operator
- Little River Railroad(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Little River Railroad station, Coldwater
- Season
- December 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2026; Saturdays at 1:00 and 4:00 pm, Sundays at 1:00 pm
- Ride length
- About 1 hour 30 minutes, Coldwater to Quincy and back
- What's included
- A steam-powered round trip with Santa visiting on board
- Price
- Child (3 to 11) $15, adult $22
- Tickets
- Advance tickets required; on sale now
- Best ages
- All ages
The Little River Railroad is a small nonprofit in Coldwater, near the Indiana line, that restores and runs historic equipment, including a steam engine about a hundred years old. Its Christmas Express is a 90-minute round trip to Quincy with Santa coming through the train. It runs on just two December weekends.
Tickets must be bought ahead of time, online, and they are non-refundable, though the railroad may swap them for another trip of the same price that year. Arrive 30 minutes early; the train will not wait. Accessible coach 5205 is available if you let the railroad know.
Check dates and tickets with Little River Railroad(opens in a new tab)Clinton: the Southern Michigan Railroad Santa Express
Santa trainSouthern Michigan Railroad Society · Clinton
- Operator
- Southern Michigan Railroad Society(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Clinton United Methodist Church boarding area, Clinton
- Season
- Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 and 29, December 5 and 6, and 12 and 13, 2026; Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, Sundays 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
- Ride length
- About 1 hour 15 minutes: 15 minutes each way and a 45-minute stop
- What's included
- A ride to Santa's caboose, a visit with Santa, a gift for every child and free cocoa from the elves
- Price
- From $15
- Tickets
- On sale now
- Best ages
- Best for ages 1 to 6
Between Ann Arbor and Adrian, the Southern Michigan Railroad Society runs a short Santa Express that suits little kids perfectly: about 15 minutes on the train each way, with a 45-minute stop at Clinton Station where Santa waits in his caboose. Every child gets a gift, and the elves hand out free cocoa in the gift shop.
You ride in an old South Shore commuter coach or a New York Central caboose, and families can book a private caboose for up to 8 or 10. The train has only small propane heaters and no restroom, and you will be outside on the platform, so dress for a Michigan December.
Check dates and tickets with Southern Michigan RR Society(opens in a new tab)Which Michigan Christmas Train Fits Your Kids
The movie engine
Owosso’s North Pole Express, if you can get tickets. It is a long day, so it suits kids 4 and up.
Grand Rapids and the lakeshore
Coopersville’s Santa Train: 90 minutes, heated cars with restrooms, and a gift for every child.
Detroit, Ann Arbor and Toledo
Clinton’s Santa Express for toddlers, or Crossroads Village in Flint for a whole evening of lights.
Kalamazoo and southwest Michigan
The Little River Railroad’s steam Christmas Express from Coldwater.
How Far Michigan Christmas Trains Are From the Big Cities
Typical drive times without holiday traffic.
| Starting from | To | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | Owosso | About 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Lansing | Owosso | About 45 minutes |
| Grand Rapids | Coopersville | About 20 minutes |
| Detroit | Flint (Crossroads Village) | About 1 hour |
| Ann Arbor | Clinton | About 35 minutes |
| Toledo | Clinton | About 50 minutes |
| Kalamazoo | Coldwater | About 50 minutes |
| Detroit | Dennison, OH (licensed Polar Express) | About 3 hours 30 minutes |
The nearest licensed Polar Express is in Dennison, Ohio, on our Ohio page, which also lists the Bellevue and Findlay trains an hour from Toledo. West Michigan families near the state line can look at the Indiana holiday trains on our Indiana page, and the Chicago area trains are on our Illinois page.
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Get the free printablesMichigan Holiday Train Details Worth Knowing
Is the Owosso train the Polar Express?
No, though it is the closest thing to it. The Steam Railroading Institute does not run the licensed Polar Express; its North Pole Express goes to Ashley’s Country Christmas instead of following the book. The connection is the engine: the moviemakers used the 1225’s blueprints and recorded its sounds.
When to buy
Owosso goes on sale in the spring and sells out. Coopersville and Coldwater sell through the fall, and Crossroads tickets are easiest to get.
Getting there by train
Amtrak’s Blue Water stops in Durand, about 15 minutes from Owosso, and in Flint; see our Blue Water with kids guide. Grand Rapids is the end of the line for the Pere Marquette, covered on our Pere Marquette with kids page.
A Snack for the Long Ride North
Halfway through Rally’s ride in our book, Mom passes him a pretzel and he settles right down. Owosso’s train has no concession car, so take that page as advice: pack the snacks yourself.
The story of Rally’s first train ride came from my mom, and I finished it for her after she died; our story page tells how. For the drive, print some of our free Rally train coloring pages.
A train story for Michigan kidsRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi on his first train ride, hand-painted in watercolor. $13.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.
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More for holiday train families
- Find a Christmas train near you: type your town and see every ride in the country sorted by distance
- Christmas train guide by state: licensed rides, costs and booking tips
- Christmas trains in Ohio
- Christmas trains in Indiana
- Christmas trains in Illinois
- Every Amtrak route with kids, for a real train trip after the holidays
- Free Rally activity pack and coloring pages to print before the ride
Sources
- Steam Railroading Institute: North Pole Express(opens in a new tab)
- Coopersville & Marne Railway: Santa Train(opens in a new tab)
- Genesee County Parks: Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic(opens in a new tab)
- Little River Railroad: special events(opens in a new tab)
- Southern Michigan Railroad Society: Santa Express(opens in a new tab)
- American-Rails: Michigan Christmas Train Rides (2026)(opens in a new tab)
Checked against each railroad’s own pages on . THE POLAR EXPRESS is a trademark of Warner Bros. Entertainment. Each ride is run by the railroad or museum named above; Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Rail Events or any railroad listed here. Book only through the operator’s own site, and confirm dates and prices there before you go.
Michigan Christmas trains: questions parents ask
Is there a Polar Express train ride in Michigan?
No. Michigan has no licensed Polar Express ride in 2026. The Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso runs a North Pole Express behind Pere Marquette 1225, the steam engine used as the model for the movie train, but it is not the licensed event. The nearest licensed Polar Express is in Dennison, Ohio.
What Christmas train rides are in Michigan in 2026?
We confirmed five holiday train rides in Michigan for 2026: the North Pole Express in Owosso; the Santa Train in Coopersville; Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic in Flint; the Christmas Express in Coldwater; the Santa Express in Clinton. None of them is a licensed Polar Express ride, which Michigan does not have in 2026. The season starts November 20 with the North Pole Express in Owosso and ends December 27.
What Christmas events are happening in Owosso, Michigan, in 2026?
For families, Owosso has North Pole Express from Steam Railroading Institute (November 20 to December 20, from $85). It includes a steam train ride, admission to Ashley's Country Christmas, Santa, a souvenir ticket and a Believe bell; coach includes a cup of cocoa. Plan on about 4 hours 45 minutes, including two hours in Ashley. For other Owosso, Michigan, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are there in Coopersville, Michigan, this year?
For families, Coopersville has Santa Train from Coopersville & Marne Ry (November 28 to December 20, $33 to $49). It includes Santa on board with a gift for every child, elves escorting each child to him for photos, and stories read in the cars. Plan on about 90 minutes. For other Coopersville, Michigan, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are happening in Flint, Michigan, in 2026?
For families, Flint has Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic from Crossroads Village (November 27 to December 27, varies). It includes a lit 1800s village, Santa on the grounds and, with the train ticket, an evening ride on the Huckleberry Railroad. Plan on an evening in the village with an optional narrow-gauge train ride. For other Flint, Michigan, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are there in Coldwater, Michigan, this year?
For families, Coldwater has Christmas Express from Little River Railroad (December 5 to December 13, $15 to $22). It includes a steam-powered round trip with Santa visiting on board. Plan on about 1 hour 30 minutes, Coldwater to Quincy and back. When it is in service, a steam engine about a hundred years old pulls the train to Quincy and back. For other Coldwater, Michigan, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are happening in Clinton, Michigan, in 2026?
For families, Clinton has Santa Express from Southern Michigan RR Society (November 28 to December 13, from $15). It includes a ride to Santa's caboose, a visit with Santa, a gift for every child and free cocoa from the elves. Plan on about 1 hour 15 minutes: 15 minutes each way and a 45-minute stop. For other Clinton, Michigan, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
Where can families near Detroit, Michigan find a Christmas train ride?
From Detroit, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Owosso, about 1 hour 30 minutes; Flint (Crossroads Village), about 1 hour; Dennison, OH (licensed Polar Express), about 3 hours 30 minutes. Each Michigan ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Detroit families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Lansing, Michigan find a Christmas train ride?
From Lansing, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Owosso, about 45 minutes. Each Michigan ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Lansing families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Grand Rapids, Michigan find a Christmas train ride?
From Grand Rapids, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Coopersville, about 20 minutes. Each Michigan ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Grand Rapids families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Ann Arbor, Michigan find a Christmas train ride?
From Ann Arbor, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Clinton, about 35 minutes. Each Michigan ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Ann Arbor families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Toledo, Michigan find a Christmas train ride?
From Toledo, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Clinton, about 50 minutes. Each Michigan ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Toledo families can compare before they drive.
Is the Owosso North Pole Express sold out?
Yes, as of October 2026 the Steam Railroading Institute lists the North Pole Express as sold out. Tickets go on sale in the spring and are sold only on the institute's own website, not by phone or through other sellers. It is worth checking the site later in the season in case seats come back.
How long is the Coopersville Santa Train?
About 90 minutes. The Coopersville and Marne Railway runs it on weekends from November 28 to December 20, 2026, usually at 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Elves bring each child to Santa for a photo and a gift, and the heated coaches each have a restroom.
What is the best Michigan Christmas train for toddlers?
The Southern Michigan Railroad Santa Express in Clinton is the shortest, about 15 minutes on the train each way with a 45-minute stop to visit Santa in his caboose, and it starts at $15. The Coopersville Santa Train is longer at 90 minutes but has heated cars with restrooms.
Does the Huckleberry Railroad run at Christmas?
Yes. During Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic in Flint, select nights from November 27 to December 27, 2026, the Huckleberry Railroad runs evening rides past the lit village. You need a combination ticket that includes the train. Some December nights are drive-through only and have no train ride.
Are there any Michigan Christmas trains after Christmas?
Yes. Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic in Flint runs until December 27. Every other Michigan ride on this page ends by Christmas Eve. Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic in Flint: select nights, November 27 to December 27, 2026, 4:00 to 9:00 pm; some nights are drive-through only.
What is the cheapest Christmas train in Michigan?
The lowest posted 2026 fare we found in Michigan is for the Christmas Express in Coldwater: $15 to $22. At the top end is the North Pole Express in Owosso: from $85. Prices come from each Michigan railroad's own listing and can change, so confirm at checkout. For the Christmas Express in Coldwater: child (3 to 11) $15, adult $22.
Which Michigan Christmas trains have Santa?
All 5 Michigan rides on this page include Santa. The North Pole Express in Owosso: a steam train ride, admission to Ashley's Country Christmas, Santa, a souvenir ticket and a Believe bell; coach includes a cup of cocoa. The Santa Train in Coopersville: Santa on board with a gift for every child, elves escorting each child to him for photos, and stories read in the cars.
Are there steam-powered Christmas trains in Michigan?
Two Michigan holiday trains are listed with steam: the North Pole Express in Owosso; the Christmas Express in Coldwater. The North Pole Express in Owosso: a steam train ride, admission to Ashley's Country Christmas, Santa, a souvenir ticket and a Believe bell; coach includes a cup of cocoa. The Christmas Express in Coldwater: a steam-powered round trip with Santa visiting on board.
How much is the North Pole Express in Owosso?
Fares for the North Pole Express in Owosso: Coach $85; Cocoa Class, Claus Club and Caboose Class cost more. The North Pole Express runs November 20 to 22 and 27 to 29, December 4 to 6, 11 to 13 and 18 to 20, 2026; Fridays 5:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.
How much are tickets for the Santa Train in Coopersville?
Fares for the Santa Train in Coopersville: Coach $33 child (1 to 12), $38 age 13 and up; Premium tables with cocoa and a cookie $47 to $49; under 1 free without a seat. The Santa Train runs weekends November 28 and 29, December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 and 20, 2026, usually at 11:00 am, 1:30 and 4:00 pm.
What does Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic in Flint cost in 2026?
Fares for Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic in Flint: Village and train combination tickets cost more than village-only; drive-through nights are $10 a carload. Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic runs select nights, November 27 to December 27, 2026, 4:00 to 9:00 pm; some nights are drive-through only. Crossroads Village tickets: on sale through Genesee County Parks.
How much is the Christmas Express in Coldwater?
Fares for the Christmas Express in Coldwater: Child (3 to 11) $15, adult $22. The Christmas Express runs December 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2026; Saturdays at 1:00 and 4:00 pm, Sundays at 1:00 pm. Little River Railroad tickets: advance tickets required; on sale now. Little River Railroad age rules: all ages. When it is in service, a steam engine about a hundred years old pulls the train to Quincy and back.
How much are tickets for the Santa Express in Clinton?
The Santa Express in Clinton costs from $15. The Santa Express runs Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 and 29, December 5 and 6, and 12 and 13, 2026; Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, Sundays 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Southern Michigan RR Society tickets: on sale now. Southern Michigan RR Society age rules: best for ages 1 to 6.
What happens on the North Pole Express in Owosso?
The North Pole Express in Owosso includes a steam train ride, admission to Ashley's Country Christmas, Santa, a souvenir ticket and a Believe bell; coach includes a cup of cocoa. For the Owosso ride, plan on about 4 hours 45 minutes, including two hours in Ashley. The engine up front, Pere Marquette 1225, is the locomotive whose blueprints were the model for the train in the animated movie.
Where does the Santa Train in Coopersville leave from?
The Santa Train in Coopersville boards at Coopersville & Marne Railway boarding platform, 311 Danforth Street, in Coopersville. Buy tickets at the office on Main Street or online, then board at the platform on Danforth Street 30 minutes before departure. Coopersville & Marne Ry tickets: on sale now; sells out quickly. An elf walks each child up to Santa's own seat one at a time, so parents get a clear photo instead of a crowd.
What happens on Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic in Flint?
Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic in Flint includes a lit 1800s village, Santa on the grounds and, with the train ticket, an evening ride on the Huckleberry Railroad. Crossroads Village ride length: an evening in the village with an optional narrow-gauge train ride. The Huckleberry is a narrow-gauge steam railroad running past an entire re-created 1800s village lit for Christmas.
What happens on the Christmas Express in Coldwater?
The Christmas Express in Coldwater includes a steam-powered round trip with Santa visiting on board. Plan on about 1 hour 30 minutes, Coldwater to Quincy and back. When it is in service, a steam engine about a hundred years old pulls the train to Quincy and back.
How long is the Santa Express in Clinton?
For the Clinton ride, plan on about 1 hour 15 minutes: 15 minutes each way and a 45-minute stop. Included with the Santa Express in Clinton: a ride to Santa's caboose, a visit with Santa, a gift for every child and free cocoa from the elves. Santa does not ride the train; kids get off at Clinton Station and visit him in his own caboose.