These holiday-themed train rides come with everything from spiked hot chocolate to story time and live music.
Robert McClenahan/Courtesy of the Napa Valley Wine Train
Trains are inextricably linked to the festive season.
All over the world, railways offer special themed journeys and decorated train cars during the holidays.
Santa waves hello from a train in the Napa Valley.Credit:Robert McClenahan/Courtesy of the Napa Valley Wine Train
Schedules are posted on theCTA website, and regular transit rates apply.
As you ride through West London, you’ll enjoy views of the river and picturesque areas like Chiswick.
The train then travels through the rolling scenery ofNapa Valleyon an out-and-back journey from the town of Napa.
A train in the Chicago Transit Authority holiday fleet.Chicago Tribune/Getty Images
All the while, passengers enjoy sing-alongs, hot chocolate, and freshly baked cookies.
Holiday displays and decorations also adorn the route.
There, Santa presents every kid with a keepsake gift before families return from the 90-minute journey.
Santa and Mrs. Claus at Victoria Station in London alongside the Santa Steam Express.PA Images/Getty Images
The train heads to “the North Pole,” and Santa comes aboard and greets each guest.
In each town, you’ll find festive decorations and gift-shopping opportunities.
The whole round-trip journey, starting and ending in Chattanooga, takes an hour.
A Napa Valley train prepared for a Jolly Journey.Robert McClenahan/Courtesy of Napa Valley Wine Train
He makes an appearance, of course, when the train arrives at “the North Pole.”
Entertainment on board Durango & Silverton’s Polar Express.Courtesy of Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The Christmas Train of Lights passing through the Devon countryside.Courtesy of Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
The Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel’s Polar Express, decorated for Christmas.Courtesy of Xanterra Travel Collection
The Holiday Express 1880 Train.Chad Coppess/Courtesy of 1880 Train
Santa in front of the historic Ferrovia dei Parchi train.Courtesy of Ferrovia dei Parchi
The Santa Claus Express train in Finland.Kirsi Tuura/Courtesy of VR
A holiday lights train in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Courtesy of Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Oakfield Park.Courtesy of Oakfield Park
The Country Christmas Train at Denton FarmPark.Courtesy of Denton FarmPark
A Canadian Pacific holiday train.Courtesy of CPKC
