Final Boarding Call for 2014 V&T Railroad Polar Express; Last chance for holiday train tickets
Only 660 tickets remain for the family favorite trip to the North Pole aboard the 2014 Polar Express train, Nov. 20 to Dec. 22, 2014. Select coach seats aboard the all-ages holiday train into a winter wonderland and the world of imagination.
Because of the demand, more trips and passenger cars were added to the month-long event, which has consistently sold out since debuting four years ago and is expected to draw record numbers again this holiday season. Last year more than 16,000 passengers rode the train.
Remaining tickets are available on the following trains departing to the North Pole:
Thursday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.
Sundays, Nov. 23 and Nov. 30, 8 p.m.
Thursdays, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11, 8 p.m.
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™. The ride is full of holiday cheer with hot chocolate and treats served to passengers as they prepare for a reading of 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.
Coach tickets are $42 for adults and $32 for children. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride departs Thursday (except Thanksgiving), Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., from Nov. 20 to Dec. 22. Arrival at the station 30 minutes prior to departure is recommended.
The V&T’s engine and holiday decorated passenger cars leave the Carson City Eastgate Depot (seven miles east of downtown Carson City) and travel nearly two miles before stopping at Santa's mythical North Pole retreat. The depot features heating tents and visits with Santa Claus where riders can take photos and shop for 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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