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I have seen a lot of ads for Park Trains and Tourist Trains that offer
Christmas or Chanukah light viewing. I thought I would gather some examples.
From 2014:
"Highlights of this family friendly event include a candy cane lane
themed rides area, a night time adventure on the Outback Express
Adventure Train, rocking around the Christmas trees in the Wayne and
Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo, and a light show that’s sure to blow out
any bah hum bugs." At the
Oakland Zoo.
From 2017:
The Roaring Camp Railroads offered a Chanukah Train. The video below is from the first season, in 2013.
From 2017:
The Virginia and Truckee Railroad in Virginia City, Nevada ran a Candy Cane Express Train. The video below is from 2010.
From 2023:
The Virginia and Truckee Railroad in Virginia City, Nevada ran a
Candy Cane Express Train and a Holiday Lights Train.
From 2017:
The V & T Railroad in Carson City, Nevada ran a Polar Express (TM) Train.
From 2023:
The V & T Railroad in Carson City, Nevada ran a Polar Express (TM) Train.
From 2017:
CalTrain, which runs commuter trains on the San Francisco peninsula,
operates a special holiday train one weekend during the season and offers a discount ticket package for riders during the season.
From 2023:
CalTrain, which runs commuter trains on the San Francisco peninsula,
operates a special holiday train one weekend during the season and offers a discount ticket package for riders during the season.
From 2017:
The Friends of the 261 in Saint Paul, Minnesota ran the North Pole Express, pulled by 1944 steam locomotive Mikwaukee Road 261, a 4-8-4.
From 2017:
The Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan ran the North Pole Express, pulled by 1941 steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225, a 4-8-4,
which served as the inspiration for Chris Van Allsburg's book The Polar Express. Click on the image to see a larger version.
From 2023:
The Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan ran the North Pole Express, pulled by 1941 steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225, a 4-8-4,
which served as the inspiration for Chris Van Allsburg's book The Polar Express.
From 2018:
The Western Railway Museum at Rio Vista Junction offered train rides to meet Santa Claus.
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From 2023:
The Western Railway Museum at Rio Vista Junction offered train rides to meet Santa Claus.
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From 2018:
The Fillmore and Western Railway offered the North Pole Express and the Sugar Plum Express.
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From 2023:
For Halloween:
The Haunted Train at
Ardenwood Historic Farm. "Spooky, Not Scary."
From 2023:
For Halloween, the California State Railroad Museum
in Sacramento offerred Track or Treat. "Enjoy a delightful not frightful ride behind a diesel locomotive
operated by our ‘Skeleton Crew,’ while our '(g)host with the most' car attendants keep the party going for
45 fun-filled minutes. Before and after your ride, enjoy exclusive access to the Passenger Station complete
with fangtastic games, activities, and photo ops for all ages!"
From 2023:
For Christmas, the California State Railroad Museum
in Sacramento offerred The Polar Express. "THE POLAR EXPRESS(TM) Train Ride is a live, interactive
theatrical show on rails, staged by the California State Railroad Museum Foundation."