North Pole Express

NORTH POLE EXPRESS Weekends| SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

DEC 2 & 3 | DEC 19 & 10 | DEC 16 & 17 Train every 45 minutes | 10:45 am | 11:30 am | 12:15 pm | 1 pm | 1:45 pm | 2:30 pm  | 3:15 pm | 4:00 pm

On Saturdays and Sundays, December 3rd through December 18th the Boothbay Railway Village Museum will be running the “North Pole Express!” Departures will run 8 times each day beginning at 10:45 am.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and online. Tickets go on sale November 1, 2023

Start your trip inside the historic 1912 Freeport Station (the main train station at the Museum) by writing your letter to Santa by the warmth of the wood stove.

Train conductors will call “All Aboard” and everyone, young and old, will board the train to the North Pole. A special keepsake (that will help spark the magic leap to the North Pole) will be given to each child. Settle into a comfortable seat in the classic passenger car or our “Little Red Caboose” No. 551, built in 1904, or ride true vintage style in our open-air car. As you round the tracks, enjoy the winter wonderland of forest frosted with white snow (weather permitting, of course.)

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! Yes, Santa himself will attend!

After meeting the “big guy” in person the train will whisk you back to the station where multiple opportunities await.

Weather permitting, the exhibits on the Museum’s lower campus will be open for exploring. The grounds and activities will be open from 10:30 am – 4:00 pm on both Saturdays and Sundays. Standard tickets are $21 for attendees three years and older. Museum members receive a $4 discount per ticket. Children under 3 years of age do not require a ticket.   Please note that the Boothbay Railway Village reserves the right to run either steam or diesel at this event; also, for safety, there will be no car seats or strollers permitted on the trains.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:
You MUST show up on time (preferably at least 15 minutes before train departure). All trains sell out, so we are unable to place you on another train. If you miss your train your ticket will be forfeited.

For your safety, there will be no car seats or strollers permitted on the trains.

Boothbay Railway Village reserves the right to run either steam or diesel at this event.

REFUND POLICY:  We understand that things come up, and we will do everything possible to accommodate time and date changes.  However, refunds can only be considered 14 days (or more) prior to the event date. We appreciate your understanding and your support of the museum.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
The Boothbay Railway Village cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while utilizing The Railway Village’s services or premises. It is not possible to prevent the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to utilize The Boothbay Railway Village’s services and/or enter The Railway Village’s premises you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.  If you choose to purchase tickets to this event you are releasing and waiving all rights to bring suit against The Boothbay Railway Village and its owners, officers, directors, managers, officials, trustees, agents, employees, or other representatives in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to utilizing The Railway Village’s services and premises.  Click HERE to read the complete waiver agreement.

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions Sheet for more information

JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM!
Santa needs a LOT of elves to get the train to the North Pole!  So if you love the holidays and you love the village we would LOVE to have you join our team! We appreciate any amount of time you have to donate.