All Aboard for Holiday Train Rides Across Nevada

Holiday train rides are returning across Nevada, bringing families seasonal excursions with Santa, Christmas lights, caroling, and holiday treats.

In Carson City, the V&T Railway’s Polar Express takes passengers to the North Pole Nov. 13-Dec. 23, with select exceptions. The ride includes a reading of the holiday classic, caroling, hot chocolate, a treat, and a silver sleigh bell from Santa. Pajamas are encouraged, and tickets start at $60.

In Ely, the Nevada Northern Railway’s Santa’s Reindeer Flyer offers a 90-minute ride aboard a holiday-decorated train. Santa joins passengers for hot chocolate and cookies. Trains run on select dates Nov. 21-Dec. 26. Tickets are $45 for adults, $38 for seniors, $20 for children ages 4-12, and free for children under 4.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City offers its annual Santa Train, featuring a 20-minute ride aboard Locomotive No. 25 and the historic 1875 Glenbrook. Riders can take photos with Santa and receive a candy cane. Rides run Dec. 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20, departing every 30 minutes. Museum admission is $10 for adults ages 18 and older and free for those 17 and younger. Train tickets are additional.

Virginia City offers two excursions aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The Electric Holiday Train O’ Lights features vintage railcars covered in thousands of lights, with Santa’s Workshop and a visit from Santa at the end. It runs Friday and Saturday evenings Nov. 27-Dec. 19, with tickets starting at $46.

The Very Merry Candy Cane Express features holiday-decorated railcars, Christmas stories, caroling, cookies, and hot chocolate or apple cider. Santa and his elves provide gift bags and light sticks. It runs Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 27-Dec. 20, with tickets starting at $38.

In Boulder City, the Nevada State Railroad Museum offers two holiday rides. Its Santa Train features Christmas music, treats, and visits with Santa and his helpers. The train runs Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 28-Dec. 20. Tickets are $12 per person or $6 for museum members.

The evening North Pole Express includes sing-alongs, a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Passengers stop at Santa’s Railyard for cookies, hot chocolate, and games. It runs Saturday and Sunday evenings Nov. 28-Dec. 20. Tickets are $39 for adults and $32 for children.

Reservations are recommended. Schedules and ticket availability should be confirmed directly with each railway.

All Aboard for Holiday Train Rides Across Nevada

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