Santa Train
All Aboard the Santa Train!
Get ready for a magical holiday adventure with your family aboard the Santa Train, perfect for young ones (and those young at heart).
During this festive and merry event, you will:
- Ride the train and visit with Santa (every rider receives a candy cane!)
- Write a letter to Santa in our cozy depot
With Additional Museum Admission ($10 for ages 18 and up, free for ages 17 and under and Members):
- Have access to historic locomotives and cars decorated for the holiday season in the Jacobsen Interpretive Center
- See more historic equipment in the Annex
- Visit the Carson City Model Railroad Association Exhibit in the Jacobsen Interpretive Center
- Take a Handcar Ride, if weather permits
- And more!
2026 Train Schedule and Tickets
The Santa Train will be making stops during the first three weekends (Saturday–Sunday) of December.
December 5-6
December 12-13
December 19-20
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.)
$10 per seat for ages 4+.
Free for lap riders 3 and under (must be on a lap).
No membership discount for Santa Train rides.
Please note museum admission is not included with the purchase of a Santa Train ticket.
A long-standing tradition for Nevada families, the Santa Train fills up quickly — so get your tickets before they sell out.
