Christmas Train Rides in Nevada (2026)
Nevada has more holiday trains than most people expect, and they cover the whole state. Northern Nevada has the licensed Polar Express from Carson City, a museum Santa Train a few miles away, and a train of lights out of Virginia City. Las Vegas families have two holiday trains at the state railroad museum in Boulder City, about 30 minutes from the Strip. And in Ely, the Nevada Northern Railway turns its famous Ghost Train into Santa’s Reindeer Flyer. Our Polar Express and Christmas train guide by state covers the rest of the West.
The short version
- 6 holiday trains in Nevada for 2026, 1 of them the licensed Polar Express (Carson City)
- First to run: THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, Carson City, from November 13. Last: Santa's Reindeer Flyer, Ely, until December 26
- Lowest fare: Santa Train, Boulder City, from $12
- Book only on each railroad’s own site; every ride below links to it
Nevada holiday trains at a glance
- Holiday trains
- 6 confirmed for 2026
- Licensed Polar Express
- Carson City
- Season
- November 13 to December 26, 2026
- Lowest fare
- From $12 (Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City)
- After Christmas
- Nevada Northern Railway (to December 26)
- Last checked
Plan your date
When each Nevada Christmas train runs
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Carson City starts first, on November 13, and Santa's Reindeer Flyer in Ely runs the latest, to December 26. Each bar spans a ride’s season, not every day in it, so check the railroad’s calendar for exact dates.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train RideCarson City · Nov 13 to Dec 23
- Santa's Reindeer FlyerEly · Nov 21 to Dec 26
- Santa TrainBoulder City · Nov 28 to Dec 20
- North Pole ExpressBoulder City · Nov 28 to Dec 20
- Santa TrainCarson City · Dec 5 to Dec 20
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Nevada's Holiday Trains for 2026
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Where Nevada’s Christmas trains leave from
- 1Ely: Santa's Reindeer Flyer
- 2Carson City: THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
- 2Carson City: Santa Train
- 2Virginia City: Electric Holiday Train O' Lights
- 3Boulder City: Santa Train
- 3Boulder City: North Pole Express
Licensed Polar Express Other holiday trains. Faint dots are Nevada towns, for shape.
A licensed Polar Express and five more, from Las Vegas to Ely to Reno.
Nevada's 2026 holiday trains at a glance
| Ride | Town | Season | Price | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V&T Railway | Carson City | Nov 13 to Dec 23 | From $60 a bench | On sale now |
| Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | Dec 5 to Dec 20 | See museum site | See museum site |
| Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City | Boulder City | Nov 28 to Dec 20 | From $12 | On sale now |
| Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City | Boulder City | Nov 28 to Dec 20 | From $30 | On sale now |
| Nevada Northern Railway | Ely | Nov 21 to Dec 26 | From $20 | On sale now |
| Virginia & Truckee Railroad | Virginia City | Nov and Dec evenings | See booking page | On sale now |
Carson City: THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride on the V&T Railway
Licensed Polar ExpressV&T Railway Commission · Carson City
- Operator
- V&T Railway Commission(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Eastgate Depot, Carson City
- Season
- November 13 to 15, 19 to 22 and 27 to 29; December 3 to 6, 10 to 13 and 17 to 23, 2026; evening departures
- Ride length
- About 1 hour, always at night
- What's included
- Costumed actors, music and narration, cocoa and treats with gluten-free options, a North Pole light display, and a silver bell from Santa
- Price
- From $60 per bench of two in coach, plus fees; VIP parlor, dining car and private room options cost more
- Tickets
- On sale now; no refunds
- Best ages
- Everyone 2 and older needs a ticket
The V&T Railway Commission runs Nevada’s licensed Polar Express from the Eastgate Depot on the east side of Carson City, about 40 minutes from Reno. Every departure is at night, and the one-hour round trip is fully staged with costumed actors, music and narration. Cocoa and treats, including gluten-free options, come to your seat, Santa hands out the silver bell, and the North Pole stop has a light display that changes every year. Storybooks are on board, and the conductor will sign your own copy of the book.
Coach and deluxe seats are sold as a full bench for two. VIP options include parlor car seats, a private table for four in a historic dining car, and a family lounge in the 1907 parlor car Ardelle Mae for up to 12. Strollers, walkers and wheelchairs have to stay at the depot because the aisles are narrow, though ramps help with boarding. All sales are final.
Check dates and tickets with V&T Railway(opens in a new tab)Carson City: the Nevada State Railroad Museum Santa Train
Santa trainNevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City · Carson City
- Operator
- Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City
- Season
- Saturdays and Sundays, December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 and 20, 2026; trains every 30 minutes from 10 am to 3 pm
- Ride length
- About 20 minutes
- What's included
- A short ride with Santa, a candy cane for every rider, and a letter to Santa written in the depot
- Price
- See the museum's site; museum admission is separate and free for ages 17 and under
- Tickets
- Fills up quickly
- Best ages
- All ages
The state railroad museum on South Carson Street has run its Santa Train for years, and it is the gentle option for Carson City and Reno families with small children. The ride is about 20 minutes, Santa visits, every rider gets a candy cane, and kids can write their letter to Santa in the depot before or after. The museum lists historic V&T locomotive No. 25 for the train.
With museum admission, which is free for visitors 17 and under, you can also see locomotives and cars decorated for the holidays in the Jacobsen Interpretive Center and the model railroad exhibit, and take a handcar ride if the weather allows. Trains leave every half hour, but the museum says they fill up.
Check dates and tickets with Nevada State Railroad Museum(opens in a new tab)Boulder City: the daytime Santa Train
Santa trainNevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City · Boulder City
- Operator
- Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City, Boulder City
- Season
- Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 to December 20, 2026, at 9:30 and 11:00 am, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30 pm
- Ride length
- About 45 minutes
- What's included
- A ride in a vintage railroad car toward Henderson and back, a holiday sing-along, and Santa and his helpers handing out candy canes and posing for photos
- Price
- From $12
- Tickets
- On sale now; space is limited
- Best ages
- All ages
The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, about half an hour from the Las Vegas Strip, runs a daytime Santa Train on December weekends. Families ride a vintage railroad car toward Henderson and back for about 45 minutes, singing holiday songs while Santa and his helpers stroll through the train with candy canes and stop for photos.
At $12 it is one of the best holiday train values in the West. Space is limited and the museum suggests booking early. From Las Vegas and Henderson, take I-11 south, exit at Boulder City Parkway, then follow Yucca Street and Six Companies Drive to the visitor center lot.
Check dates and tickets with Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City(opens in a new tab)Boulder City: the evening North Pole Express
Holiday train and Santa's railyardNevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City · Boulder City
- Operator
- Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City, Boulder City
- Season
- Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 to December 20, 2026, at 5:00 and 7:00 pm
- Ride length
- About 90 minutes in all, with a 30-minute ride
- What's included
- A train ride with a sing-along and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, then Santa's Railyard with cocoa, cookies, Santa photos, games and a cotton snowball fight
- Price
- From $30
- Tickets
- On sale now; sells out fast
- Best ages
- All ages
The museum’s evening event is bigger. The North Pole Express is a 30-minute train ride with a holiday sing-along and a reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, ending at Santa’s Railyard, where families get hot chocolate and cookies, photos with Santa, games, a snowstorm and a snowball fight with giant cotton snowballs. Plan on about 90 minutes in all.
The museum is clear that it is not a Polar Express event and does not follow that book. It is a Las Vegas family favorite, and it sells out fast.
Check dates and tickets with Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City(opens in a new tab)Ely: Santa's Reindeer Flyer on the Nevada Northern Railway
Santa trainNevada Northern Railway Museum · Ely
- Operator
- Nevada Northern Railway Museum(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Nevada Northern Railway Museum, Ely
- Season
- November 21, 27 and 28; December 5, 11 to 13 and 17 to 19, plus later dates through December 26, 2026; trains at 1:00, 4:30 and 7:00 pm
- Ride length
- A round trip to the North Pole
- What's included
- Letters to Santa, singing with elves, hot chocolate and cookies, the story of Santa's Reindeer Flyer, and Santa greeting every passenger with a keepsake
- Price
- From $20; adult, child 4 to 12 and group fares
- Tickets
- On sale now
- Best ages
- All ages; pajamas encouraged
The Nevada Northern Railway in Ely is a National Historic Landmark that still has its original buildings, locomotives, cars and track. At Christmas it runs Santa’s Reindeer Flyer, built around a children’s book of the same name: when Santa’s reindeer come down with the flu, the railroad’s legendary Ghost Train steps in to save Christmas. On board, kids write letters to Santa, sing with elves and drink hot chocolate with cookies, and at the North Pole Santa boards to greet every passenger and give each one a keepsake.
Ely is remote, about four hours from Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, so most families make a weekend of it. Book by phone at (775) 289-2085 or online, and wear pajamas.
Check dates and tickets with Nevada Northern Railway(opens in a new tab)Virginia City: the Electric Holiday Train O' Lights
Holiday lights trainVirginia & Truckee Railroad · Virginia City
- Operator
- Virginia & Truckee Railroad(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Virginia City Depot, Virginia City
- Season
- Evenings in late November and December; 2026 tickets are on sale, see the booking calendar for dates
- Ride length
- A night run to Gold Hill and back
- What's included
- Heated cars covered in LED lights, hot chocolate or cider, and Santa on the platform at Santa's Workshop in Gold Hill, reading children's names
- Price
- See the booking page; seating is assigned and all sales are final
- Tickets
- On sale now; sells out quickly
- Best ages
- All ages
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad, the private operator that runs from Virginia City, covers its vintage cars inside and out with thousands of LED lights for the Electric Holiday Train O’ Lights. The heated cars run at night down the Comstock to Gold Hill, with a cup of Virginia City’s hot chocolate or apple cider, and at Santa’s Workshop at the end of the line Santa appears on the platform and reads out children’s names.
Check in at will call inside the Virginia City Depot at least 10 minutes before departure, or the railroad may sell your seats. Parking is free across the street. Seating is assigned and sales are final, so pick your date carefully, and dress warm: Virginia City sits high in the mountains.
Check dates and tickets with Virginia & Truckee Railroad(opens in a new tab)Which Nevada Holiday Train Fits Your Family
Reno and Carson City families who want the book
The Polar Express from the Eastgate Depot.
Las Vegas families
Boulder City: the $12 daytime Santa Train for toddlers, or the evening North Pole Express for a bigger outing.
Lights and mountains
The Train O’ Lights from Virginia City.
A weekend trip
Santa’s Reindeer Flyer in Ely.
How Far Nevada's Holiday Trains Are From Major Cities
Typical drive times without winter weather.
| Starting from | To | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Strip | Boulder City | About 30 minutes |
| Reno | Carson City Eastgate Depot | About 40 minutes |
| Reno | Virginia City | About 45 minutes |
| Las Vegas | Ely | About 4 hours |
| Salt Lake City | Ely | About 4 hours |
| Las Vegas | Williams, AZ (Polar Express) | About 3 hours 30 minutes |
Las Vegas families have a second licensed Polar Express at Williams on our Arizona page. Reno and Tahoe families can reach the Sacramento and Jamestown Polar Express rides on our California page, and Ely is closer to the Heber Valley trains on our Utah page than to Las Vegas.
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Two different V&T railroads
The licensed Polar Express is run by the V&T Railway Commission from the Eastgate Depot in Carson City. The Train O’ Lights is run by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad from Virginia City. They are separate operators with separate tickets.
Altitude and weather
Virginia City and Ely are both above 6,000 feet, and winter storms can close roads. Check conditions before you drive.
Getting there by Amtrak
The California Zephyr stops in Reno, Winnemucca and Elko; see our California Zephyr with kids guide.
Lights in the Desert
Rally would like the desert at Christmas: big sky, cold nights and a train full of lights. The Train O’ Lights and the Boulder City North Pole Express both run after dark, which is when holiday trains look their best through a child’s window.
Rally’s story was my mom’s first, and I finished it after she died; our story page tells how. Print a few free Rally coloring pages for the drive.
A train story for Nevada 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 Arizona
- Christmas trains in California
- Christmas trains in Utah
- 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
- V&T Railway: THE POLAR EXPRESS(opens in a new tab)
- Nevada State Railroad Museum Carson City: Santa Train(opens in a new tab)
- Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City: Santa Train(opens in a new tab)
- Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City: North Pole Express(opens in a new tab)
- Nevada Northern Railway: train rides(opens in a new tab)
- Virginia & Truckee Railroad: Electric Holiday Train O' Lights(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.
Nevada Christmas trains: questions parents ask
Where is the Polar Express in Nevada?
Nevada's licensed Polar Express runs from the V&T Railway's Eastgate Depot at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road in Carson City, about 40 minutes from Reno. The 2026 season runs from November 13 to December 23, and every departure is an evening ride of about an hour.
What Christmas train rides are in Nevada in 2026?
We confirmed six holiday train rides in Nevada for 2026: the Polar Express in Carson City; the Santa Train in Carson City; the Santa Train in Boulder City; the North Pole Express in Boulder City; Santa's Reindeer Flyer in Ely; the Electric Holiday Train O' Lights in Virginia City. One of the 6 Nevada rides is the licensed Polar Express.
What holiday events for kids are in Carson City, Nevada, in 2026?
Two holiday train events run in Carson City in 2026: THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride from V&T Railway (November 13 to December 23, from $60 a bench); Santa Train from Nevada State Railroad Museum (December 5 to December 20, see museum site). The Polar Express in Carson City includes costumed actors, music and narration, cocoa and treats with gluten-free options, a North Pole light display, and a silver bell from Santa. For other Carson City, Nevada, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What holiday events for kids are in Boulder City, Nevada, in 2026?
Two holiday train events run in Boulder City in 2026: Santa Train from Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City (November 28 to December 20, from $12); North Pole Express from Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City (November 28 to December 20, from $30). The Santa Train in Boulder City includes a ride in a vintage railroad car toward Henderson and back, a holiday sing-along, and Santa and his helpers handing out candy canes and posing for photos. For other Boulder City, Nevada, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are happening in Ely, Nevada, in 2026?
For families, Ely has Santa's Reindeer Flyer from Nevada Northern Railway (November 21 to December 26, from $20). It includes letters to Santa, singing with elves, hot chocolate and cookies, the story of Santa's Reindeer Flyer, and Santa greeting every passenger with a keepsake. Plan on a round trip to the North Pole. For other Ely, Nevada, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are happening in Virginia City, Nevada, in 2026?
For families, Virginia City has Electric Holiday Train O' Lights from Virginia & Truckee Railroad (November and December evenings, see booking page). It includes heated cars covered in LED lights, hot chocolate or cider, and Santa on the platform at Santa's Workshop in Gold Hill, reading children's names. For other Virginia City, Nevada, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
Where can families near Las Vegas Strip, Nevada find a Christmas train ride?
From Las Vegas Strip, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Boulder City, about 30 minutes. Each Nevada ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Las Vegas Strip families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Reno, Nevada find a Christmas train ride?
From Reno, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Carson City Eastgate Depot, about 40 minutes; Virginia City, about 45 minutes. Each Nevada ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Reno families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Las Vegas, Nevada find a Christmas train ride?
From Las Vegas, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Ely, about 4 hours; Williams, AZ (Polar Express), about 3 hours 30 minutes. Each Nevada ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Las Vegas families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Salt Lake City, Nevada find a Christmas train ride?
From Salt Lake City, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Ely, about 4 hours. Each Nevada ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Salt Lake City families can compare before they drive.
Is there a Christmas train near Las Vegas?
Yes. The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, about 30 minutes from the Strip, runs a 45-minute daytime Santa Train from $12 and an evening North Pole Express from $30 on weekends from November 28 to December 20, 2026. The museum says the evening event is not the Polar Express.
How are V&T Polar Express tickets sold?
Coach and deluxe tickets on the Carson City Polar Express are sold as a full bench for two, starting at $60 plus fees. VIP parlor seats are sold individually, and private tables and rooms are sold whole. Everyone 2 and older needs a ticket, and all sales are final.
What is Santa's Reindeer Flyer?
Santa's Reindeer Flyer is the Nevada Northern Railway's Christmas train in Ely, built around a children's book in which the railroad's Ghost Train saves Christmas. Kids write letters to Santa, sing with elves and get cocoa and cookies, and Santa gives every passenger a keepsake. Fares start at $20.
Are there any Nevada Christmas trains after Christmas?
Yes. Santa's Reindeer Flyer in Ely runs until December 26. Every other Nevada ride on this page ends by Christmas Eve. Santa's Reindeer Flyer in Ely: November 21, 27 and 28; December 5, 11 to 13 and 17 to 19, plus later dates through December 26, 2026; trains at 1:00, 4:30 and 7:00 pm.
What is the cheapest Christmas train in Nevada?
The lowest posted 2026 fare we found in Nevada is for the Santa Train in Boulder City: from $12. At the top end is the Polar Express in Carson City: from $60 a bench. Prices come from each Nevada railroad's own listing and can change, so confirm at checkout. For the Santa Train in Boulder City: from $12.
Which Nevada Christmas train is best for toddlers?
The shortest Nevada ride, and usually the easiest for toddlers, is the Santa Train in Carson City: about 20 minutes. The longest is the North Pole Express in Boulder City, at about 90 minutes in all, with a 30-minute ride. Ages for the Santa Train in Carson City: all ages. The museum lists V&T locomotive No. 25 for the Santa Train.
When do Nevada Christmas train tickets go on sale?
On sale now: the Polar Express in Carson City; the Santa Train in Boulder City; the North Pole Express in Boulder City; Santa's Reindeer Flyer in Ely; the Electric Holiday Train O' Lights in Virginia City. The Santa Train in Carson City: fills up quickly. Popular Nevada dates go first, so buy as soon as your ride opens.
Which Nevada Christmas trains have Santa?
All 6 Nevada rides on this page include Santa. The Polar Express in Carson City: costumed actors, music and narration, cocoa and treats with gluten-free options, a North Pole light display, and a silver bell from Santa. The Santa Train in Carson City: a short ride with Santa, a candy cane for every rider, and a letter to Santa written in the depot.
How much is the Polar Express in Carson City?
The Polar Express in Carson City costs from $60 per bench of two in coach, plus fees; VIP parlor, dining car and private room options cost more. The Polar Express runs November 13 to 15, 19 to 22 and 27 to 29; December 3 to 6, 10 to 13 and 17 to 23, 2026; evening departures.
How much is the Santa Train in Carson City?
Nevada State Railroad Museum posts current Santa Train fares on its booking page rather than a single price list. The Santa Train runs Saturdays and Sundays, December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 and 20, 2026; trains every 30 minutes from 10 am to 3 pm. Nevada State Railroad Museum tickets: fills up quickly.
What does the Santa Train in Boulder City cost in 2026?
The Santa Train in Boulder City costs from $12. The Santa Train runs Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 to December 20, 2026, at 9:30 and 11:00 am, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30 pm. Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City tickets: on sale now; space is limited. Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City age rules: all ages.
How much are tickets for the North Pole Express in Boulder City?
The North Pole Express in Boulder City costs from $30. The North Pole Express runs Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 to December 20, 2026, at 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City tickets: on sale now; sells out fast. Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City age rules: all ages. The museum says plainly that this is not the Polar Express story; the reading is 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
What does Santa's Reindeer Flyer in Ely cost in 2026?
Santa's Reindeer Flyer in Ely costs from $20; adult, child 4 to 12 and group fares. Santa's Reindeer Flyer runs November 21, 27 and 28; December 5, 11 to 13 and 17 to 19, plus later dates through December 26, 2026; trains at 1:00, 4:30 and 7:00 pm. Nevada Northern Railway tickets: on sale now.
How much are tickets for the Electric Holiday Train O' Lights in Virginia City?
Virginia & Truckee Railroad posts current Electric Holiday Train O' Lights fares on its booking page rather than a single price list. Season: Evenings in late November and December; 2026 tickets are on sale, see the booking calendar for dates. Virginia & Truckee Railroad tickets: on sale now; sells out quickly. Virginia & Truckee Railroad age rules: all ages.
What happens on the Polar Express in Carson City?
The Polar Express in Carson City includes costumed actors, music and narration, cocoa and treats with gluten-free options, a North Pole light display, and a silver bell from Santa. For the Carson City ride, plan on about 1 hour, always at night. The conductor will sign a personal copy of the book, and the North Pole display gets new lights each year.
What happens on the Santa Train in Carson City?
The Santa Train in Carson City includes a short ride with Santa, a candy cane for every rider, and a letter to Santa written in the depot. For the Carson City ride, plan on about 20 minutes. The museum lists V&T locomotive No. 25 for the Santa Train.
How long is the Santa Train in Boulder City?
For the Boulder City ride, plan on about 45 minutes. Included with the Santa Train in Boulder City: a ride in a vintage railroad car toward Henderson and back, a holiday sing-along, and Santa and his helpers handing out candy canes and posing for photos. Santa and his helpers walk the length of the train and stop for photos at every seat.
How long is the North Pole Express in Boulder City?
For the Boulder City ride, plan on about 90 minutes in all, with a 30-minute ride. Included with the North Pole Express in Boulder City: a train ride with a sing-along and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, then Santa's Railyard with cocoa, cookies, Santa photos, games and a cotton snowball fight. The museum says plainly that this is not the Polar Express story; the reading is 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.