North Pole Express

Join us on December 12th for an imaginary adventure to the North Pole on the North Pole Express! We encourage you to wear your comfy pajamas (shoes required). Our Train Conductor will punch your ticket as you enter our beautifully decorated Train Depot. Once you enter the North Pole Express, snuggle in as Mrs. Claus reads the award winning book “The Polar Express” written by author Chris Van Allsburg. Enjoy making crafts and having delicious hot chocolate and cookies will be served by elf’s, just like in the book! Santa will be making a surprise visit to gift each child with a magical sleigh bell. From there you will visit Santa’s Workshop and make homemade Reindeer Food to put out for Santa’s Reindeer on Christmas Eve. Be sure to have your picture taken with Santa!

Date: December 12, 2026
Departing Times: 2:00 pm Returning time 5:00 pm

Ticket price: $20.00 per child, includes adult.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Limited to 25 children

For Tickets send your check (payable to WRRA) and a self-address stamped envelope to:
North Pole Express C/O
Painesville Railroad Museum
475 Railroad Street
Painesville, Ohio 44077

Questions - call 440-251-2031
The Painesville Railroad Museum is a 501c3 non-profit.

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