PALESTINE —
Tickets are now on sale for the Texas State Railroad’s most popular train ride of the year — The Polar Express, which brings to life to famous holiday story for children and their families.
The adventure begins on Nov. 16, with select dates running through Dec. 29, when The Polar Express train makes a round-trip journey to the “North Pole.”
The characters of the motion picture based on the book by Chris VanAllsburg come to life with the conductor punching away at the kids’ golden tickets, chefs dancing and delivering cocoa and cookies, and the doubting hobo wandering through the train.
The story is read aloud and the music from the movie plays for all the kids to sing along.
At the “North Pole,” Santa awaits the children amongst the lights of his little “city” and climbs aboard with his dozens of cheerful, singing “elves” and a bag full of classic silver bells for all the boys and girls, which are said to only be heard by those who still believe.
“We are honored to bring The Polar Express train experience to the families of East Texas,” stated Debra Goodman, Director of Special Events for the railroad. “We look forward to reacquainting ourselves with all the families who ride each year as well as welcoming new passengers who will find out why this is such a popular annual tradition!”
The Polar Express Train Ride is approximately a one-hour round-trip departing from the train station in Palestine, located at 789 Park Road 70.
Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas to keep in the spirit of the story, and special Polar Express PJ’s are available at the depot gift shop.
Passengers in the premium class seating will also receive a commemorative Polar Express cocoa mug to take home.
Tickets are available now for all dates, with those closer to Christmas filling up quickly. Visit www.EastTexasPolarExpressRide.com or call 888-987-2461 to order.
Mary Rainwater may be reached via e-mail at mrainwater@palestineherald.com.
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