{"id":7541,"date":"2014-12-09T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2014-12-09T15:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/?p=7541"},"modified":"2017-01-04T13:14:09","modified_gmt":"2017-01-04T18:14:09","slug":"all-aboard-the-polar-express","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/all-aboard-the-polar-express\/","title":{"rendered":"All Aboard the Polar Express!"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/polar-express-train-web.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" \/>\n<h6>Photo Credit: B4bees. <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">License: CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Experience the wonder and excitement of Christmas when you board the Polar Express! The whole family can participate in this magical holiday activity at select train stations across America.<\/p>\n<p>Children are encouraged to dress in their pajamas just like the kids in the book, <i>The Polar Express<\/i>, by Chris Van Allsburg. Aboard the train, you?ll hear a reading of that famous book as you enjoy yummy cookies and cups of hot cocoa. You?ll also get to see Santa?who will give each child a special souvenir, a silver bell.<\/p>\n<p>The round-trip ride to the North Pole generally lasts around 60?120 minutes, but varies by train line.?See a list of participating railroad stations below. For a comprehensive list of Polar Express train rides, click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.raileventsinc.com\/events\/4\/rail-event-locations\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Don?t wait too long to get your tickets, as they sell out quickly.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thetrain.com\/special-events\/the-polar-express\/\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Canyon Railway<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 253px; float: left; margin: 0px 0px 20px 0px;\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UGejMmr5G6c?rel=0\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nPassengers on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thetrain.com\/special-events\/the-polar-express\/\" target=\"_blank\">this train<\/a> can expect lively entertainment from Santa?s elves and chefs. Remember to bring your camera, and come prepared to sing along with classic holiday songs.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Williams Depot &amp; Ticket Counter<\/b><br \/>\n233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd.<br \/>\nWilliams, AZ 86046<br \/>\n928-635-4253<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adirondackrr.com\/utica\/featuretrains\/polarExpress.html\" target=\"_blank\">Adirondack Scenic Railroad<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>On <a href=\"http:\/\/adirondackrr.com\/utica\/featuretrains\/polarExpress.html\" target=\"_blank\">this train ride<\/a>, passengers in the first class car will be able to spend time with Mrs. Claus! If you?re not in first class, don?t worry because Santa will meet each family on the return trip.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Utica Union Station<\/b><br \/>\n321 Main Street<br \/>\nUtica, NY 13501<br \/>\n800-819-2291<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sncrr.com\/the-polar-express.html\" target=\"_blank\">Saratoga &amp; North Creek Railway<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 338px; float: left; margin: 0px 0px 20px 0px;\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/54qaBMUF1TI?rel=0\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe vintage train cars of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sncrr.com\/the-polar-express.html\" target=\"_blank\">this railway<\/a> are festooned with holiday decorations, providing a nice backdrop for memorable pictures. As you snuggle into your seat, make sure you have your ticket in hand because the conductor will be coming by to punch your ticket. Oh, and one other thing?don?t be alarmed if you see the Hobo, as he has been known to appear from time to time.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Saratoga Springs Railway Station<\/b><br \/>\n26 Station Lane<br \/>\nSaratoga Springs, NY 12866<br \/>\n877-726-7245<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.edaville.com\/events.html\" target=\"_blank\">Edaville Railroad<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.edaville.com\/events.html\" target=\"_blank\">Edaville USA<\/a> has 2 different Polar Express train rides: one in Hopedale and one in Carver. Please take note of these two locations when purchasing your tickets.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Edaville USA<\/b><br \/>\n5 Pine Street<br \/>\nCarver, MA 02330<br \/>\n508-866-8190<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.indianarailwaymuseum.org\/polarexpress.html\" target=\"_blank\">French Lick Scenic Railway<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The Polar Express train ride at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.indianarailwaymuseum.org\/polarexpress.html\" target=\"_blank\">this station<\/a> is already sold out! Because it?s so popular, you may want to go ahead and purchase your tickets for 2015.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px 30px;\"><p><b>French Lick Scenic Railway<\/b><br \/>\n8594 West State Road 56<br \/>\nFrench Lick, IN 47432<br \/>\n800-748-7246<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Looking for a Polar Express experience that isn?t listed above? Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.raileventsinc.com\/events\/4\/rail-event-locations\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> for a more comprehensive list of participating train lines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo Credit: B4bees. License: CC BY 2.0 Experience the wonder and excitement of Christmas when you board the Polar Express! The whole family can participate in this magical holiday activity at select train stations across America. 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