Polar Express train rides have become a wildly popular event at tourist railroad and museums since the film, The Polar Express, was released in November, 2004. Numerous organizations around the country now host a Polar Express train every November or December before Christmas, which usually features a story-telling of Chris Van Allsburg’s magical tale complete with hot chocolate and cookies just like in the book. When possible, and if available, a steam locomotive is used to pull the train.

Key Takeaways:

• With a cookie, a hot chocolate mug, a special gift from Santa, coats, and a handbag, I had too many things to hold.
• Each train car has a different seating configuration and potentially a different souvenir mug or travel experience.
• Some of the activities are a family tickle fight, driving around to see beautiful Christmas lights, singing Jingle Bells as a family and lighting a candle at church.

“Each train car has a different seating configuration and potentially a different souvenir mug or travel experience. Some cars have an open area in the middle perfect for dancing. Others have classic seats. The list of configurations goes on and on.”

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