While they have three steam locomotives in their inventory, unfortunately none are currently operable; they include Stine Coal 2-4-4T #2, Southern Pacific 2-8-2 #771, and Southern Pacific 4-6-0 #2248. As you round the tracks, enjoy the winter wonderland of forest frosted with white snow (weather permitting, of course.). The group has amassed an impressive collection of locomotives and rolling stock although only one of the former actually has ties to the state, W.W. Cummer & Sons Cypress 2-6-2 #104, built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1920. Today, only a portion of the old Chesapeake & Ohio and Erie/Erie Lackawanna remnant still contain rails . As a result, the titled was shortened to the Illinois Railway Museum. More than a year ago. While there you can visit Santa, and walk through their Winter Wonderland. In recent years it has found a new source of income, tourists. It was reorganized as the Cincinnati Northern Railway and completed to Lebanon on May 30, 1881. These trips are hosted from late November through mid-December. Jon Wright photo. Napa Valley Wine Train (Napa): Simply put this is one of the finest excursions you will find anywhere; the Napa Valley Win Train not only offers superb, first class amenities but also maintains a fleet of all-matching equipment. To learn more about these events please visit their website. receive a small gift. BRV_Margaret, Manager at Boothbay Railway Village, responded to this review Responded November 21, 2016 Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Trains travel to the North Pole to see Santa and Trains depart Chicago Union Station select dates November 23 – December 29, 2019. The Colebrookdale Railroad currently offers two different holiday excursions including the 'Twas The Night Before Christmas Train and Santa's Polar Bear Express. entertainment. Children will also be invited to make a vintage-inspired holiday ornament to take home. To learn more about their holiday trips please click here. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended to avoid disappointment or … Its name can be traced to the original railroad which built the line during the 1860's from Pottstown to Barto, a distance of 13.o miles. The Polar Express runs Friday through Sunday, Nov. 27–Dec. The New Hope & Ivyland is a long-running tourist attraction that began hosting public excursions in 1966 over 16.7 miles of the Reading Railroad's former New Hope Branch south of New Hope along the Delaware River. Operationally, it featured a unique switchback (still in service) just south of Hood River and offers fabulous views of Oregon's breathtaking Mt. The museum was started in 1976 as a local model railroad club. Please be aware that these trains use open-air cars so be sure to dress accordingly. The movie is based from Chris Van Allsburg acclaimed children's book by the same name, originally published in 1985. They also have plans to rebuild more trackage north of Trout Brook. Causes event in Boothbay, ME by Boothbay Railway Village on Saturday, November 30 2019 with 1K people interested and 74 people going. Under the New Haven it was little more than a long, stub-end branch running from Waterbury to Winsted via Torrington and Thomaston. These trips offer an hour train ride while allowing kids to enjoy hot chocolate and The Royal Palm Railway’s Polar Express is sure to get anyone in the holiday season! Along the way passengers are treated to sights of the beautiful Cumberland Narrows, bucolic farmland, famous Helmstetter's Curve, and 914-foot Brush Tunnel. For many years the property was owned by the Baltimore & Ohio, our nation's first common-carrier. The historic cars used on this trip are heated with old-fashioned wood stoves during the 7-mile round-trip over former Chicago & North Western trackage. Northwest Railway Museum (Snoqualmie): The Santa Train has been hosted by the Northwest Railway Museum since 1969. The name "SAM" is a nod to the Savannah, Americus & Montgomery Railroad which built the original corridor that, in its entirety, ran from Montgomery, Alabama to Savannah. It opened in 1896 and served Buckland, Shelburne and Colrain. Alas, a great deal of its track has since been abandoned. Trains depart from the beautifully restored depot in Nelsonville. He was tasked with finding a way to build a rail line with a manageable grade between Georgetown and Silver Plume which would gain 638 feet in just 2 miles. Many were pulled up in the 1970's and 1980's although others were removed long before that. For the Christmas season they host official The Polar Express trips. The Colorado Central was abandoned in stages between 1898 and January 1, 1939 when all remaining operations ceased. It was donated by Chesapeake & Ohio to Michigan State University in 1957 where it remained on static display until a group of railfans took an interest in its long term preservation and operation. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad (Trego): A unique twist on Christmas-themed train rides is Wisconsin Great Northern's Santa Pizza Train, offered on select weekends during November and December. The East Troy Electric Railroad is a division of the East Troy Railroad Museum and its primary mission is to preserve the region's interurban heritage. Please note! During the holidays their special events include the Holly Trolley, running during a few select dates in December where kids can ride with Santa and the car is decorated for the holidays. Please contact each organization regarding their current status. Please note that trips actually depart somewhat north of Lewistown at a point known as Hanover (about 15-20 minutes away) and the entire journey covers 56 miles. Please visit the museum's website for more information. It currently operates excursions, utilizing five restored trolley cars, over two sections of track; a half-mile segment of former Minneapolis & St. Louis property (a traditional freight carrier) and the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line, a 1 mile loop that using the original TCRT right-of-way between Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun. You will be hard pressed at finding a better online resource regarding diesel locomotives than Craig Rutherford's TheDieselShop.us. The WMSR has traditionally been a steam-powered operation, led by 2-8-0 #734. However, Johnson was also visionary environmentalist; understanding the forest's age and rarity he carried out the now common-practice of select cutting. Also be sure to visit their one preserved NCNG steam locomotive, 2-6-0 #5 built by Baldwin in 1875. These continued for more than a decade until the then-Chessie System elected to abandon the branch. Lincoln and Woodstock during the daytime only and last over an hour where kids can enjoy hot chocolate, receive a box of cookies, a visit from Santa, and a small gift. Southern Pacific SD40 #8428 leads Amtrak's "San Francisco Zephyr" westbound over Donner Pass as it crosses Dutch Flat Road in January, 1975. The TVRM is a fine organization with a history dating back to 1960. Roger Puta photo. The train is festively decorated for Christmas; during the trip kids get to meet Santa and receive a candy cane treat. This small town was then served by four major railroads; the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Erie, and Chesapeake & Ohio. They also sell Christmas trees and wreaths for the holidays. The NJMT is one of New Jersey's oldest museums. This miniature train museum is just one of the many attractions at Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay Maine. As a result, groups were popping up here and there to preserve its memory. It was nearly abandoned in the 1950's until a group of preservationists worked to save the property. elves. Be sure and also take part in their Victorian Christmas, offered one day in December only during which time you and the kids can enjoy free rides, a visit from Santa, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Today, this company services freight customers while excursions are managed by the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority. The 16-mile railroad, which connected with the then-Albany & Susquehanna Rail Road near Colliersville, subsequently went through several owners during the next 127 years. After a few years of tireless efforts the first rebuilt segment opened to the public in 1999. The group has four steam locomotives, including one of which is under restoration; Alabama Marble 0-4-0ST #3 built by American Locomotive's Cook Works in 1910. This resulted in the northern 13.22 miles being abandoned, leaving 15.14 miles which is still in operation today. To learn more please click here. This is one of the South's best rail attractions! The production is somewhat similar to The Polar Express; elves dance down the isles singing Christmas songs, kids enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, meet Santa, and experience a reading of "The Train To Christmas Town." The 3-foot gauge was incorporated in 1890 by David Eccles to move logs out of the Sumpter Valley to the Oregon Lumber Company's sawmill in South Baker City (this point also established a connection with the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company, a Union Pacific subsidiary). The Steam Train's accommodations are second to none as they feature several restored coaches (including first class options) and first class lounges. In 1969, through a generous donation by the Southern, a permanent location was found at nearby North Chamberlain Avenue. Among their many popular productions is the Magical Christmas Train, a 90-minute event held during November and December where kids and adults can experience a wide array of activities from meeting Santa to enjoying treats and listening to live music. Weather permitting, the exhibits on the Museumâs lower campus will be open for exploring. The present day St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern utilizes about 4.5 miles of the MP's old Jackson Branch which originally extended from Allenville to Jackson. After securing a $1.5 million grant the building was restored and rededicated on October 29, 1995. Previously, the Fillmore & Western offered its own Christmas production from November through late December. The event is held a few times in December. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is no different; a division of short line, One of the longer train rides available, the SAM Shortline offers various trips along a route that spans a total of 34 miles between Cordele and Archery. During the holidays, they host the Santa Railyard/Santa Express during select dates in December where folks take a short trip to Santa's Toyland. Interestingly, the NCNG also opened a 3.63-mile standard-gauge component near Bear River to serve a gravel pit. You can also catch a train ride with trips hosted over the museum's 30 acres of property. Passengers riding the Little River Railroad are treated to either 0-4-0T #1 (built by the Vulcan Iron Works in 1908 and which once operated in Indiana) or 4-6-2 #110 (a 1911 product of Baldwin) leading their train. The first train of what was known as the Black River & Western Railroad departed from Flemington on May 16, 1965. The narrow-gauge was not only prosperous (handling quartz gold ore, lumber, and general freight) but also very scenic and rugged featuring four large wooden trestles and two tunnels (one at You Bet and the other at Town Talk). offers Christmas train rides pulled by these steam locomotives. (November and December) is the marquee attraction. Austin Steam Train (Cedar Park): Located about a half-hour from downtown Austin, the Austin Steam Train historically has operated an authentic steam locomotive, Southern Pacific 2-8-2 #786. The WMSR began in 1988 and the rail line itself is owned by Maryland. The line began as the Napa Valley Railroad in 1864 and was leased by the SP in 1885. Claus while enjoying treats (hot chocolate and cookies) along the way with entertainment provided by the 20, and on the three days before Christmas. Also be sure to check out their New Year's Eve Gala. These region can claim some of the earliest streetcar systems ever put into operation; during the 19th century most used horses or mules and some didn't even have tracks! It was originally the idea of Frank L. McCauley, Ted Goodman, and Jerry Ballard who wanted to acquire a former section of Detroit, Toledo & Ironton in the early 1970's and operate excursions over what was to be called the "Salt Creek Railroad." Famous names found here included the C&NW, Milwaukee Road, Soo Line, Rock Island, Burlington, and Chicago Great Western. The museum also hosts a Victorian Santa Train. The amount of information found there is quite staggering; historical backgrounds of wheel arrangements, types used by virtually every railroad, preserved and operational examples, and even those used in other countries (North America and beyond). Telephone: +1 (207) 633-4727. They also have another 2-8-2T under restoration, Long Bell Lumber Company #803, built by the same company in 1925. While they do not offer any type of Christmas or holiday train ride they do host "Christmas At The Railroad Museum" allowing the kids to visit Santa and receive a gift. Since that time the organization provides a nice experience for those wanting to ride the rails; trips are hosted from May through November and are steam-powered when these locomotives are not down for their mandatory 1472 day inspection (there are three on the property; 0-4-0ST #2, 0-6-0ST #65, and Cypress Lumber Company 2-6-2 #4). All of this can be seen while enjoying dinner during the trip. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway (Nelsonville): The organization's longest running event is the Santa Train held during late November through mid-December with several runs made each day. For a number of years the tourist line hosted official The Polar Express rides. Photo Credit: Boothbay Railway Village Length of Season. It runs over the entire main line between Lancaster and Paradise; during the journey kids get to see Santa Wishing to host excursions it next built a 1 mile loop for its operational streetcars/interurbans, completed in 1981. Among their amenities and accommodations is dinner trains, dome cars, first class services, and numerous special events each year. or lunch at Mammie’s Restaurant (right across the road from the train station). That year they purchased a little 0-4-0 steamer built by the. Please note! In September, 1999 it acquired its current name. Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad (Middletown): The Milk & Honey Line is named for the railroad which built the 6.5 miles of track between its namesake towns along Swatara Creek. It was the project of William A.H. Loveland to promote Golden over Denver as the major center of commerce along the Front Range. This is one of the longest Christmas-themed rides you can experience; it lasts four hours during which time kids can see Santa, enjoy cocoa, and partake in live musical The organization changed its name to the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association in 1963, which was slightly amended to the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association, Inc. a year later. For many years the railroad hosted the annual "Festival Of Lights" which always drew large audiences each season. Little River Railroad (Coldwater): This steam-powered railroad departs from Coldwater's beautifully preserved Lake Shore & Michigan Southern (New York Central) depot that was originally completed circa 1890. Wishing to sidestep the steep licensing fees they elect to host their own Christmas-themed rides. Jump to. Both were placed in McMillan Park. This railroad was Arthur Keddie's dream of opening a second major rail corridor between Salt Lake City and San Francisco/Oakland. On April 2, 1858 it opened to Pilot Knob (very near Ironton), then continued expanding southwestward. The M&NG joined the L&N in 1902 where it acted as the railroad's direct north-south link to Atlanta while in later years it acted as a secondary corridor. It was formed in 1939 to preserve the region's streetcar heritage, which was ending after the Biddeford & Saco Railroad's discontinued trolley service in favor of buses between Biddeford (where it connected with the Atlantic Shore Line Railway, a large interurban) and Portland (here it linked up with another interurban, the Portland-Lewiston Interurban Railroad). When the paper mill ceased production in 2002 it appeared the railroad would as well. In the NYC era this trackage was once part of its Michigan Division, a secondary route running between Monroe, Michigan and Elkhart, Indiana. The two latter locomotives are fully restored in their original colors and pull excursions, which depart from the town's Louisville & Nashville wooden depot (the Southern depot here is also preserved). A 4th of July Celebration for the history books! To begin this endeavor they acquired former Indiana Railroad car #65 by pitching in $100 each. Due to COVID-19 these events may have been rescheduled, delayed, or canceled. This has been especially true as freight railroads have abandoned or sold track deemed redundant or unprofitable. Alas, as anthracite coal demand dried up so did the Reading's fortunes. They also now host the Holiday Train during late December. The Georgetown Loop's heritage dates back to the Colorado Central Railroad, which fell into the latter category. The latter is somewhat similar to the former but the kids actually get to see the North Pole! During the holiday season IRM hosts the Happy Holiday Railway during late November and December allowing kids to experience a 40-minute train ride while enjoying treats on-board and meeting St. Nick himself. Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum (Shelburne Falls): Another museum dedicated to New England's rich interurban and streetcar heritage. The W&Q would later go bankrupt in 1900 and be renamed as the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railroad on February 5, 1901. Max's Miracle Ranch (Biggs): This ranch is located in Biggs and offers a number of activities for special needs kids and families. He began his quest during the late 1950's by acquiring a defunct Shay geared steam locomotive from Virginia and then leased 200 acres on the Big Trees Ranch in Santa Cruz County near Felton. Wilmington & Western Railroad (Wilmington): Today's Wilmington & Western is a nod to history as a former company by the same name built the 10.2 miles currently operated as a tourist attraction between Wilmington and Hockessin (opened in 1872 it originally reached Landenberg, Pennsylvania and a connection with the Pennsylvania Railroad). Since that time they collected an impressive roster of locomotives (steam and diesel), passenger cars, freight cars, and other equipment. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Their North Pole Adventure lasts about an hour and a half where kids can enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, hear a Christmas tale, and sing songs. Fillmore & Western (Fillmore): While the general public may not know it the Fillmore & Western has been widely featured on television as the backdrop for movies, commercials, and TV shows. Today, the HVSR operates 12 miles of the C&O's old Armitage Subdivision from Nelsonville to East Logan. Blount died in 1967 and when Atwood's widow passed away in the 1980's. Drew Jacksich photo. It also the state's only notable excursion train, featuring live steam locomotives (including a rare Mallet type, Rayonier 2-6-6-2T #110 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1928). Pleasant): Want to see a working steam locomotive in Iowa? railroad also hosts the Sugar Plum Express Holiday Village & Tree Train, Return Santa To The North Pole and a special murder mystery train known as The Holiday. Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad (Kempton): The WK&S is based in Kempton and offers their Santa Claus Special during the first weekend in December where kids are able to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. In 1997 Union Pacific agreed to sell the most scenic 12 miles, including the fabled hanging bridge, as a tourist attraction. It was the vision of Ellis D. Atwood who opened a tourist attraction on his 1,800-acre cranberry plantation in South Carver, Massachusetts in 1947. The group began in the 1990's when Marshall Johnson donated Shelburne Falls & Colrain Street Railway trolley car #10. Boarding is at the Ocean Gateway Visitor Center, 14 Thames St., Portland. Many are also quite popular and some, too, sell out quite quickly! Today, there are tens of thousands of miles scattered throughout the country. The Polar Express… Chelatchie Prairie Railroad (Yacolt): If you want to see a working steam engine in Washington, one of the few places to operate these historic machines is the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad; Crossett Western Company 2-8-2T #10. Eventually, all were abandoned as through routes. Once you have arrived visit the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Museum and enjoy shopping on main street. This train offers three different classes of service: Santa's Private Car, Elves And Bells, and Traditional Seating. It was subsequently reactivated again in 2010 and excursions began on October 18, 2014. The train will carry you through the Village and arrive at the North Pole (Thorndike Station) where a special guest wearing a red suit with a jolly belly will jump aboard to greet you! Today, the public can enjoy trips over 6.2 miles from Woodsboro to Frederick. SAM Shortline (Cordele): One of the longer train rides available, the SAM Shortline offers various trips along a route that spans a total of 34 miles between Cordele and Archery. It operates on select dates during November and December. Trains depart from the beautiful two-story WM brick station in Cumberland and arrive at WM's attractive depot in Frostburg. Join us for a train ride! is another popular event; it is a train ride/boat trip that showcases the Christmas Folks from far and wide come to ride this stretch of the former New York, New Haven & Hartford's 'Old Saybrook Line' spanning 22 miles from Essex to a point near Higganum. The trains operate between kids get to see Santa and his elves, sing songs, and hear a Christmas where kids can enjoy cocoa, Children under 3 years of age do not require a ticket; however, they must sit on an adultâs lap. On Saturdays and Sundays, November 30 through December 22 the Boothbay Railway Village will be running the “North Pole Express!” Departures will run 8 times each day beginning at 10:00. The first excursions were hosted by Historic Red Clay Valley, Inc. during the mid-1960's. Its activities and entertainment venues are also open to the public. Families can saunter over to the Bonfire on the Village green and Harrington House Barn to warm your winter fingers and have the opportunity to enjoy more food and beverage options. During Christmas it hosts the North Pole Express; this trip lasts about 2.5 hours and operates most weekends from mid-November through December where kids are encouraged to dress in their PJ's while visiting Santa and enjoying hot cocoa and cookies. One of their special events is Santa's Trolley Winter Wonderland held from late November through mid-December. Sales are open now! The current 6 miles from East Troy to Mukwonago was originally built as Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company (better known as TMER) incorporated in 1896 from what was formerly a local horse-car line that had served Milwaukee since 1890. Colebrookdale Railroad (Boyertown): A relatively new tourist railroad, the Colebrookdale Railroad, also known as the Secret Valley Line, began in 2014 operating 8.5 miles between Boyertown and Pottstown (here an interchange is established with Class I, Norfolk Southern Railway). Throughout the year the group offers a multitude of different adventures from regular excursions to special holiday events and even riverboat rides. Since that time they collected an impressive roster of locomotives (steam and diesel), passenger cars, freight cars, and other equipment. For the Christmas season they host the North Pole Limited from late November through late December during the weekends. Finally, be sure to visit the restored Chase Union Depot which served both the Southern and NC&StL. They also now host the North Pole Express throughout most of November and December. Keddie never gave up and was finally successful when he received George Gould's financial backing. running from late November and through December. To learn more please visit their website. Seminole Gulf Railway (Fort Myers): This long-running tourist attraction has been around since 1987 as a freight carrier. In the "modern" era it was a component of the Seaboard Air Line. Inside guests will be treated to hot chocolate and homemade treats while enjoying the Museumâs own locomotive and a holiday themed layout under the Villageâs Christmas tree. Washington Cog. In the so-called "Treaty of Boston" the railroads agreed to stay out of each other's territory (later broken by both parties) while the Rio Grande purchased AT&SF's completed work for $1.4 million. If you enjoy rail history a visit to this location is a must; a sort of time capsule most of the original property, dating back to the 1880's, has been preserved and remains in use as a tourist attraction/historic interpretive center. The train only runs during select weekends from June through early October. Be sure to check out the vintage holiday display inside Harrington House which will be decked out in 1940s style. They offer a nice experience and their close proximity to Raleigh, the Research Triangle, and the I-40 corridor allows the museum to draw nice crowds each year. The Mid-Continent Railway Museum's noteworthy pieces include the original C&NW depot from Rock Springs (built in 1894) and a replica freight depot built in 1972. 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