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Train Rides With Santa in the Philadelphia Area




Make some holiday memories take a train ride with your family and Santa or even hop on the Polar Express.  Order your tickets early because many of these experiences sell out early.



Night Before Christmas Train

November 30th
December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 20th and  21st and 22nd

This very unique train recreates the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve. A reader dressed in a Victorian nightshirt and cap will read Clement Clarke Moore's classic poem, The Night Before Christmas, as passengers enjoy cookies and milk as the train rolls along. After the train ride, children are also treated to storybook readings of holiday classics aboard our Caboose (stationary) and visitors of all ages can enjoy a ride aboard the Tinsel Trolley, a self-propelled motor car.



Santa’s Paradise Express

November 23rd - December 22nd

Santa himself will climb aboard and visit with families as they travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA, and back.




Nov 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
Dec 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23
11AM, 1PM, 3PM
Additional 5PM departures: Dec 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23

All aboard Santa's Express! Join Santa for a 90-minute journey on our heated decorated train through the Chester Creek Valley. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be greeting everyone at Market Street Station and then going along for the ride to Glen Mills. Once at Glen Mills passengers can disembark and explore the historic station. There are plenty of photo opportunities on Santa's lap inside the station. Remember your cameras! Upon return to West Chester, all passengers receive treats from Santa!





Trips run November 23,24,25, 30 
December 1,2,7,8,9,14,15,16

Inspired by the run-away hit movie produced by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. and the award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and your family take a ride on The Polar Express.
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, families are sure to enjoy their trip complete with hot chocolate and cookies served on board the train. Passengers will then be entertained by a reading of the Polar Express. Santa will greet the children and each child will receive their own sleigh bell, just like in the movie, to those who BELIEVE.
Experience the joy of singing songs with our roaming hobos, be amazed at our Juggling Chef and make your wishes in person to Santa himself!




Saturdays and Sundays November 25th  - December 23rd

Why stand in line at the mall and wait to see Santa, when you can ride our train and have Santa come to you? The Jolly Old Elf himself rides the train and greets everyone on board, and gives all children a chocolate treat. Be sure to bring your camera and have Santa pose for pictures with your child during this 1½-hour round-trip to Ashland.

Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour Ticket Giveaway



THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE™ AND HIS BEST FRIEND PERCY TO VISIT JUNE 16-24

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to join him and his best friend Percy for a day of big adventures and even bigger memories at Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour 2018. Children everywhere are invited to spend the day with their friend Thomas when the #1 Engine and Percy pull into Strasburg Rail Road beginning June 16 2018Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour 2018 is presented by Mattel.

This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy, stars of the popular Thomas & Friends™ series. In addition, they will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including crafts, photo ops, and much more.  The tour, now in its 23rd year, will make 42 stops across the U.S. and Canada and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2018.

WHO:              Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy

WHAT:           
  • A 25-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine
  • A 12-minute ride with Percy (Percy Package)
  • Pictures with Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway
  • Thomas & Friends Imagination Station featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts & crafts, train tables and coloring sheets
  • Thomas & Friends video viewing and storytelling
  • Fun extras including rides aboard Strasburg Rail Road’s vintage Cranky Cars, Pint-Sized Pufferbelly train, and LO&S motorcar train
  • ‘Passport to Adventures’ booklet for children to track their journey at the event and receive a special prize upon completion.


WHEN:            JUNE 16-24

TIME:             

Thomas trains depart every 30 minutes:
      Saturday: 9:45 am – 2:45 pm
      Sunday June 1710:15 am – 3:15 pm
      Sunday June 2410:15 am – 2:45 pm
      Monday – Friday: 10:15 am – 1:15 pm

Percy rides run between Thomas trains

WHERE:         Strasburg Rail Road 301 Gap Road Ronks, PA 17572

Tickets for Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour 2018 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.ticketweb.com/dowt.  Ticket prices are $21.00 (plus tax) for Thomas, and $27.00 (plus tax) for the Percy Package, for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply). 

For more information and directions, contact www.strasburgrailroad.com, 866.725.9666.  Follow Strasburg Rail Road at  facebook.com/StrasburgRailRoad and twitter.com/StrasburgRR.

For information on Thomas & Friends, visit 
www.thomasandfriends.com

Follow Thomas & Friends on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thomasandfriends and Twitter @ThomasFriends.  #DayOutWithThomas



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Train Rides With Santa


Make some holiday memories take a train ride with your family and Santa or even hop on the Polar Express.  Order your tickets early because many of these experiences sell out early.

Santa’s Paradise Express

November 25th - December 18th

Santa himself will climb aboard and visit with families as they travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA and back.
November 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
11AM, 1PM, 3PM
Additional 5PM departures on Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

All aboard Santa's Express! Join Santa for a 90-minute journey on our heated decorated train through the Chester Creek Valley. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be greeting everyone at Market Street Station and then going along for the ride to Glen Mills. Once at Glen Mills passengers can disembark and explore the historic station. There are plenty of photo opportunities on Santa's lap inside the station. Remember your cameras! Upon return to West Chester, all passengers receive treats from Santa!


The Polar Express on The Delaware River Railroad
Inspired by the run-away hit movie produced by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. and the award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and your family take a ride on The Polar Express.
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, families are sure to enjoy their trip complete with hot chocolate and cookies served on board the train. Passengers will then be entertained by a reading of the Polar Express. Santa will greet the children and each child will receive their own sleigh bell, just like in the movie, to those who BELIEVE.
Experience the joy of singing songs with our roaming hobos, be amazed at our Juggling Chef and make your wishes in person to Santa himself!

Saturdays & Sundays between Thanksgiving & Christmas 

Why stand in line at the mall and wait to see Santa, when you can ride our train and have Santa come to you? The Jolly Old Elf himself rides the train and greets everyone on board, and gives all children a chocolate treat. Be sure to bring your camera and have Santa pose for pictures with your child during this 1½-hour round-trip to Ashland.


*photo courtesy of Strasburg Railroad

St. Alban’s Railroad Open House



StARRing: The Train!



StARR, (St. Alban’s Railroad,) will hold it's 24th annual open house Dec. 6 & 7, 27 & 28, Jan. 10 & 11, Special Thursday evening Jan.15 7 -10 PM, 24 & 25, Feb. 7 & 8 , special Thursday evening Feb 19 7 - 10 PMMar. 7 & 8, all Sat. and Sun. events except where noted from 1 PM to 4 PM. Best time to visit is between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. No admission is charged, but donations are greatly appreciated. The railroad's completely rebuilt, fully operational steel mill now features an accurately rendered open hearth, thanks to a generous donor. Also featured are a maintenance of way train, a finely detailed oil refinery, and improvements to the Wilson Coke Plant, a meat packing plant and three working classification yards.

The tunnel connecting Sonestown with Perkiomen Junction is still under construction, a great opportunity to see how the railroad is made, as well as the continued rebuilding of the Reading module. Techie alert: All switches on the main line are now controlled by computer assisted central dispatch and the computer assisted signal system is now complete. A finely detailed, 4000 square foot layout, using "state of the art" Digital Command Control (DCC), fills a 4000 square foot room with 225 feet of four-track main line with working signals and 3 branch lines. StARR uses a unique custom waybill system for freight and passenger operations to route over 1000 pieces of rolling stock throughout various eras featured in the eastern Pennsylvanian scenery. Realistic operations include modules featuring an operating transfer table, electronic turntable and three working freight yards with engine facilities and a large variety of equipment. StARR, the "most kid friendly" model railroad group in the greater metropolitan area, offers hands on displays. "Thomas the Tank Engine" operates here ! Members sometimes offer visiting kids an opportunity to "operate" on the railroad. StARR also operates the "Hogwart's Express" complete with British whistle, so feel free to bring the kiddies! Some of the club's most regular visitors (along with their parents) frequently spend the entire afternoon. See the railroad from the engineer's perspective via the camera train. Don't miss the informational slide show, on computer, which supplies lot's of details for all visiting rivet counters. Finally, shop the white elephant table for great bargains in trains, buildings and accessories. Sorry, StARR is not handicapped accessible at this time. For more information visit our website: http://StARR-MRC.org


For more information:   http://StARR-MRC.org

Location:   St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3625 Chapel Road, Newtown Square, PA

This event is appropriate for:   the whole family

Cost: donations appreciated

Holiday Train Display at the Historic Grange Estate


Holiday Weekends at the Grange Estate
December 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 & 30 and January 5 and 6

Visit their Model Train Display in the Carriage House

Tour the beautifully decorated mansion and visit their delightful Gift Shoppe stocked with unique seasonal gifts

Admission is free to the Model Train Display
Admission to the Mansion is $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for students




For more information: www.thegrangeestate.org/

Location: The Grange is located at Myrtle Avenue and Warwick Road off of Route 1 in Havertown.

This event is appropriate for ages 5 and older

Cost: is $5 for adults and $1 for students. Viewing the model train exhibit only is free.