North Pole Express
Visitors ride on quarter-scale trains through a winter wonderland of sparkling lights and festive decorations. Inside the decorated museum and train barn, guests can view toy trains running among hundreds of decorated trees. Santa and Mrs. Claus also visit on select nights.
What to Expect
Quarter-scale train rides through sparkling light displays and holiday decorations.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visiting relatives
Vibe
Festive and nostalgic
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults $5.00; children 12 and under $3.00. No advanced ticket sales; purchase tickets upon arrival at the museum.
- Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 5:30PM - 9:00PM; Sundays 5:30PM - 8:30PM.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets when you arrive at the museum, because there are no advance ticket sales for the North Pole Express.
- Bundle up in warm layers, hats and gloves for the quarter-scale train ride through the sparkling lights and festive decorations.
- Leave time after the ride to see the toy trains running in the decorated museum and train barn, plus hundreds of decorated trees inside and out.
- Santa and Mrs. Claus visit only on select nights, so don't count on seeing them every evening if a visit with them is the main goal.
- Bring visiting family and friends along over the holidays, since many local families have made this railroad outing a yearly tradition.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa and Mrs. Claus visit on select nights.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy tickets ahead of time?
No. There are no advance ticket sales. You buy your tickets when you arrive at the museum.
What is there to see besides the train ride?
After riding the quarter-scale trains through the lights and festive decorations, you can watch toy trains running in the decorated museum and train barn. There are hundreds of decorated trees inside and out.
Will Santa be there?
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit on select nights, not every night.
What should we wear?
Bundle up for the train ride.
Is it a good outing for families?
Yes. It's a place to bring visiting family and friends, and it has become a family tradition for many. Children 12 and under have their own ticket rate.
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