Virginia & Truckee Railroad begins ticket sales for The Polar Express train ride

Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/19/2014 - 8:23pm
Annual family event sells out every year

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad will once again offer service to the North Pole onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride starting Nov. 21. The magical story comes to life when the train departs the Carson City Depot on Eastgate Siding Road for a one-hour round trip journey to the North Pole. This event has consistently sold out since debuting four years ago and is expected to draw record numbers again this holiday season.

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™. Once onboard, hot chocolate and treats are served as passengers read along with the classic children’s book, THE POLAR EXPRESS, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers greet passengers at the North Pole and then board the train, where each child is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. Chefs aboard each car lead passengers in singing Christmas carols on the ride back to Carson City.

Limited VIP tickets aboard the historic 30-seat Parlor Car are available with additional entertainment, extra time with Santa, a special holiday treat, and an exclusive THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ceramic hot chocolate mug. Passengers in this car enjoy the best views of the North Pole and room for dancing and games during the trip.

VIP tickets are $68 for children, 2-12 (free for children under 2 who sit on a lap), $78 for adults. Coach tickets are $42 for adults and $32 for children. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride departs Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., from Nov. 21 to Dec. 22. Arrival at the station 30 minutes prior to departure is recommended.

The boarding area at the Carson City Depot, Eastgate Siding Road offers heated tents where riders can take photos with Santa Claus and purchase holiday souvenirs. Any ticket purchase comes with hot chocolate, cookies, entertainment, a reading of THE POLAR EXPRESS, and a keepsake silver bell that preserves the magical memories.

To purchase tickets, call 877-724-5007 or 775-291-0208 or visit www.vtrailway.com. Information is also available at www.polarexpressride.com.

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