Santa Train

About the Event

All Aboard the Santa Train!

The Santa Train is returning for its 37th year. 

Get ready for a magical holiday adventure with your family aboard the Santa Train, perfect for young ones (and those young at heart). 

On this merry little museum adventure, you will:

Ride the train and visit with Santa (every rider receives a candy cane!)

Snap a photo with Santa on the platform after your train ride

Write a letter to Santa in our cozy depot

Have access to historic locomotives and cars in the Jacobsen Interpretive Center and Annex

Visit the Carson City Model Railroad Assocation Exhibit in the Jacobsen Interpretive Center

Take a Handcar Ride, if weather permits

2025 Train Schedule and Tickets

The Santa Train will be making stops during the first three weekends (Saturday–Sunday) of December.

December 6–7 

December 13–14

December 20–21

Departure is every 30 minutes from 10 am to 3 pm, and each ride lasts approximately 20 minutes.

(Please note: Boarding time is 15 minutes before departure time.)

A long-standing tradition for Nevada families, the Santa Train fills up quickly — so get your tickets before they sell out.

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