Fillmore & Western Railway runs the North Pole Express

Southern California families have rediscovered the magic and spirit of the season at the Fillmore & Western Railway aboard the North Pole Express.

Southern California families have rediscovered the magic and spirit of the season at the Fillmore & Western Railway aboard the North Pole Express. The special holiday train features a jolly Santa, playful elves leading Christmas carols and a storyteller reading a traditional Christmas story. Each passenger is served a Christmas cookie and chocolate milk. The train trip departs from Fillmore’s Central Park and is one hour long. The train journeys out into the countryside to the North Pole where it picks up the star of the season, Santa Claus. Once aboard, Santa makes his way through each rail car greeting children and parents during the journey back to town. The magic of the evening doesn’t end there.When the train arrives back in town, Central Park has been transformed into Santa’s Village, with snow and glittering lights and many festivities. Santa Claus sits in his sleigh where children are welcome to talk with the jolly guy and hand him their personal “wish list”. Additionally at Santa’s Village are arts and craft vendors and a food booth. There is also a full-size carousel and a Tubs O’ Fun ride for only $2.00.Guests are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a warm blanket and teddy bear along for the ride. The North Pole Express rides are every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings in December through Saturday the 23rd. Departure times are at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each evening.