Travel Time: 40 mins
Christmas Is Coming To Town:
Join Our Santa Train!
Join us for a festive 40-minute train ride with Santa! Enjoy treats and gifts from Santa, and choose from open-air or indoor seating. Bring a new toy or food donation for a discount. Dress warmly and don’t forget your smile!
HO HO HO! Merry Christmas!
Enjoy a Ohio-based polar express with Kris Kringle himself.
Join us for a festive 40-minute train ride with Santa! Enjoy treats and gifts from Santa, and choose from open-air or indoor seating. Bring a new toy or food donation for a discount. Dress warmly and don’t forget your smile!
Don’t Derail Your Budget
Bring unwrapped new children’s toy in the original packaging or donation to the local food pantry for discount ride.
All proceeds go to charity
Children
2 & Under
FREE
Children (3-13)
$4*
Adults (+14)
$7**
See What Others Are Saying
Liz M.
Wow! What a great time for the kids! My niece and nephew loved it, all the staff was extremely kind. The staff even gave my niece and nephew candy and gifts when we left. "Santa" and "Mrs.Claus" were so sweet and so good with my niece and nephew. We'll definitely be back.
Hazel H.
The group did an amazing job. Santa and Mrs. Clause definitely played the part, Santa was so great and took time with everyone. I would recommend this to everyone, our kids loved it.
Cynthia Pearson
This was a nice family outing. The people here was super nice. We will be going again. They have many different types of rides including a train robbery, we went on the Christmas ride and Santa was on the train as well. My Grandbabies loved this, the adults enjoyed it as well.
Betsy Keibler
We drove in from Columbus for the Santa train with our 3 and 1 year olds. It is an older, unassuming train that they had nicely decorated for the holidays. All of the volunteers were so friendly and it was a fun and different way for the kids to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Highly recommend for a cute little getaway.
Gabby Tietjen
We did the Santa train. For the price you couldn’t beat the experience. It was a nice short ride. The kids absolutely loved it! The train was decorated so cutely. Santa and Mrs. Claus came around. Candy was given out and then the kids got a present when they exited. So fun and more than worth the drive and money!!
Know Before You Go
Our frequently asked questions and some other info you might need
What is the train schedule?
Fun rides are available for kids and adults of all ages from the first weekend in August through the last weekend of October plus some additional dates in November and December. On all those weekends, train rides will be available from 12pm to 4pm with the train departing on the hour except as noted.
Where can I purchase tickets?
Tickets can be purchased on the Home page using the Purchase Tickets button.
Where are you located?
Our address is 5700 SR 204 Mt. Perry OH 43760. You will park across the street at 5705 SR 204 Mt. Perry OH
How long is the train ride?
About 40 minutes, round trip.
When should we get there?
Please arrive 15 minutes or more before your scheduled departure.
Where does the train go?
The train ride is currently an “out and back” roundtrip where you will see scenic woods and farmland.
What kind of seating is there?
Outside seating is bench seats. Inside is padded vintage coach seating.
Is the train handicap accessible?
We have a ramp that will accommodate most walkers. We have limited ability to accommodate wheelchairs due to narrow aisles. Please contact us with your specific needs.
Is there a restroom on the train?
There is a Porta-Potty on the boarding platform. It is serviced weekly.
Can I work on the railroad?
We have many opportunities for those who would like to volunteer, including conductor, engineer, train guide, and ticket agent.