You and your loved ones are invited to participate in the
Twin Cities’ newest holiday tradition

The North Pole Express

Children and trains go together during the Holiday Season like colorful lights, brightly iced cookies, festively wrapped gifts and family and friends.  This is your invitation to join us for North Pole Express at Union Depot St. Paul; an experience highlighted with vintage passenger cars and an operating steam locomotive.

Minneapolis-based steam locomotive “Milwaukee Road #261” and refurbished cars, maintained and staffed by RHMA volunteer members, will provide the experience of a real steam train, Santa and his elves and holiday fun for all.  Bring family and friends and climb aboard this holiday apparition from the past for an hour and a half long experience that includes the North Pole and a visit from Santa Claus.  Avoid the trouble of setting up your old train set around your tree this year and let us provide you with a REAL train for the holidays.

Your ticket to the North Pole Express includes:

· A one-mile train ride to the North Pole at the east end of the Union Depot property.
· At the North Pole, Santa will greet the train and board the North Pole Express for the ride back to the Union Depot, passengers will remain on the train.
· Santa will walk through the train greeting all the children and handing out treats and goodies!
· At the end of the train ride, passengers will head into Union Depot, where children can enjoy a free cup of cocoa and enjoy a holiday treat brought to you by BNSF Railway.
· There will be other children’s activities inside the Union Depot as well.
· The train will be heated, but dress for the weather, all cars will get the same experience.