Santa Train

Santa Train Rides

2025 Santa Trains: Saturday December 6th Friday December 12th Saturday December 13th Friday December 19th Saturday December 20st All aboard for Santa Trains at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola, California. This family tradition returns this year. Enjoy rides aboard a festive holiday train covered in lights. Free homemade cookies, hot cider, coffee and hot chocolate. And the kids get to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! Museum opens at 4 pm with train rides starting at 5 pm and continuing until everyone has a turn! (Usually about 8:00 pm) Admission is $15 per carload, or $10 per carload with 3 cans of non-perishable food for the EPCAN food bank at the gate the night of the event. No need to purchase tickets in advance.

Dates

Dec 6 - Dec 20

Location

Western Pacific Railroad Museum
700 Western Pacific Way
Portola

Region

Southeast Plumas

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