Board our locomotive-powered sleigh for a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole. Every coach becomes a stage for a LIVE musical performance of “The Night Before Christmas.” Celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive sing-a-longs, hot chocolate and sugar cookies.

 

Each child will receive a small gift from Santa. Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas! Make sure those PJs are warm and cozy…it’s cold up at the North Pole! All ticket sales for the 2023 North Pole Express will be conducted online.

 

All tickets are first come, first served and all sales are final. There are NO refunds, exchanges or credits.

Please email any questions or correspondence to northpole@essexsteamtrain.com and a customer care representative will respond at their earliest convenience.

 

Due to the volume of time sensitive calls we receive in our call center regarding our daily summer excursions and events, we cannot answer NPE questions by phone at this time. Thank you

2023 Operating Dates

Friday – Sunday, November 17 - November 26
Wednesday – Sunday, November 30 – December 17
Wednesday – Saturday, December 20 – December 23

2023 Operating Times

Wednesday – Friday Dates: 4pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm
Saturday & Sunday Dates: 2pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm
Note: Friday, November 24 & Friday, December 22 follow the Saturday & Sunday schedule
(Each Departure is 90 minutes roundtrip)

2023 Ticket Prices

Wednesday & Thursday: $50.00 per Coach Seat / $80.00 per First Class Seat
Friday – Sunday: $60.00 per Coach Seat / $90.00 per First Class Seat
(Coach is padded bench seat / First Class is individual seat with option of purchasing beverages)

NOTE: Children under the age of 1 sitting on a parent’s lap do not require a ticket.

On Sale Dates (ONLINE ONLY, NO PHONE OR IN PERSON SALES)

Tuesday September 12 @ 9am – Full / Half / Quarter Car Sales ONLY
Excursion Times of 2pm,4pm, 6pm, 8pm:
(1) 20 Seat First Class Car, (3) 36 Seat First Class Car, (2) 18 Seat Half First Class Car, (1) 64 Seat Coach Class Car
Excursion Times of 3pm, 7pm:
32 Seat First Class Car, (2) 64 Seat Coach, (4) 16 Seat Quarter Coach Class Car
Excursion Times of 5pm:
(2) 16 Seat Half First Class Car, (2) 64 Seat Coach Class Car, (4) 16 Seat Quarter Coach Class Car
Excursion Times of 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30:
(1) 64 Seat Coach, (4) 16 Seat Quarter Coach
(ONLINE ONLY, NO PHONE OR IN PERSON SALES)

Wednesday September 13 @ 9am – All Remaining Tickets
(ONLINE ONLY, NO PHONE OR IN PERSON SALES)