North Pole Express

Your ticket includes:

• Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus on board the train.
• Reading of a Christmas-themed short story on board the train.
• Train ride from Flemington to “North Pole Station” and return.
• Cookie and hot cocoa at North Pole Station.
• Handcrafted sleigh bell gift and gold souvenir ticket for children.
• Free Family Photo in our Photo Booth. Additional reprints with purchase of frame.
• Santa’s Sleigh photo op.
• Christmas tree photo op.
• Giant wreath photo op.
• Explore our historic museum, displaying railroad memorabilia and model train layouts.
• NEW FOR 2024: Photo op with Santa’s giant mailbox at North Pole Station!
  • Children are encouraged to bring letters describing what they were thankful for in 2024 and deposit them in Santa’s Mailbox at North Pole Station – no postage required! In January, Santa’s Helpers will review the letters and respond to as many as possible. If you wish for your child to receive a response, please include a parent or guardian’s email address AND mailing address on the letter! Please note: while we will work hard to respond to all letters that include contact information, we cannot guarantee that every letter will receive a response. By submitting a letter with contact information, you consent to be contacted by BRRHT regarding our passenger services, special events, and volunteer opportunities.

• Coach Class: Enjoy all the essential amenities and features included with Coach Class!
• Premium Coach: Experience an upgrade with Premium Coach, featuring all the Coach Class benefits plus reserved seating in our premium accommodations. Please note, food service is not available.
• Parlor Class: Indulge in Parlor Class, which offers all the Premium Coach perks along with complimentary snacks and cold beverages served right at your seat. For more details on food service, see below.
• Private Caboose Rental: Secure your own private caboose, accommodating up to 14 guests (children under 3 years old do not count toward the guest limit when seated on laps).
• Private Coach Rental: For an exclusive experience, contact us to reserve our premium club car for your group! Email us at info@blackriverrailroad.com for more information.

Parlor Class guests will be seated at reserved premium accommodations and enjoy a complimentary snack and cold beverage service at their seat. Snacks will include a selection of chips, pretzels, granola bars, and similar items. Cold beverages will be a selection of bottled water, sodas, teas, etc.

This service is available only to Parlor Class guests and is not included for Club Car Charters, Caboose Charters, or Premium Coach.

Restrooms

Note: RESTROOMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN OR NEAR FLEMINGTON STATION.

Limited restroom facilities are available on board the train for emergency situations only. Ask a member of our staff for assistance.

Restrooms are available at Ringoes Station (North Pole) in the station’s lower level. Baby changing tables are provided in the men’s and women’s restrooms.

Bag Policy

We highly recommend leaving your large bags at home or in the car for this excursion, as space is limited on board our historic train. Strollers and baby car seats are NOT recommended for this excursion. The lighter you pack, the more enjoyable your experience will be!

Attire

Holiday attire is encouraged! Guests can wear festive sweaters, hats, or even their favorite pair of pajamas. While the train will be heated, some areas, such as The North Pole, may still be cool. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing suitable for winter weather and the day’s forecast.

Clothing with offensive language or graphics, excessively ripped or torn clothing, and inappropriate or revealing attire are prohibited.

Power

All departures are powered by one of our vintage diesel-electric locomotives. We reserve the right to substitute motive power at any time for any reason and without advance notice.

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