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Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 12:30pm

Royal Gorge Route Railroad

Highway 50 And 3rd Street

Canon City, CO, 81212

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All aboard our New Santa Express Train holiday locomotive, which leads the train through the Royal Gorge to the North Pole and back. It’s an absolute holiday masterpiece and delights children of all ages. After one year and more than 5,000 hours of craftsmanship, our stunning Santa Express Train locomotive is unlike any other in the world, featuring hand-spun gold-leaf paint, 313 hand-painted snowflakes, 40 hand-painted pine trees, and of course, Santa’s magical sleigh and reindeer flying through the sky under a full moon.

Experience the Magic
Join us for a journey to the North Pole in Colorado’s Royal Gorge and meet Santa Claus himself. The Santa Express Train is a winter wonderland, where children of all ages gather to make memories you’ll treasure year after year.

The Santa Express Train travels to the North Pole in the Royal Gorge up to four times daily: 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (on a few, select dates, departure times will vary — review your reservation for your specific departure time). Holiday spirit abounds aboard each train, where you’ll enjoy your favorite Christmas tunes and cheerful decor. During the journey, you and your family are welcome to order and enjoy lunch or dinner, as well as your favorites from our full bar, while we make our way through the Royal Gorge to pick up St. Nick.

Once the guest of honor boards the train, Santa will greet every child and give each of them a very special gift. Just like the Santa Express Train, the Holiday Train travels through the Royal Gorge for a round-trip journey. While Santa does not join us aboard the Holiday Train, railcars are decorated beautifully to celebrate the season. The Holiday Train is a relaxed affair for guests of all ages.

50,000 lights
Prepare to be dazzled by a holiday display featuring more than 50,000 lights in the North Pole. On the return trip during evening departures, enjoy the festive Northern lights dancing against the sheer rock wall of Colorado’s grandest canyon.

Millions of smiles
More than 40,000 guests ride the Santa Express Train each year, so tickets sell out quickly. Book your trip today and find out why the Santa Express Train is Colorado’s top Christmas train experience.

Time: 12:30 p.m, 4:00 p.m, 6:30 p.m

Tickets:

$124 Adult /$114 Child (ages 1-12) – Vista Dome: Offers the most spectacular views of the breathtaking Royal Gorge and the mighty Arkansas River. Vista Dome offers comfortable booth-styled seats for a relaxing trip through this meandering canyon. Dining and drinks are available for purchase aboard this class of service.

$124 Adult / $114 Child (ages 1-12) – Deluxe Class: Comfortable table style seating in one of our historic Deluxe cars. Featuring unique warm woods and large picture windows that showcases the beautiful canyon during our majestic winter season. Dining and drinks are available for purchase aboard this class of service.

$94 Adult / $84 Child (ages 1-12) – Coach Class: Comfortable seats with expansive windows that showcase pristine views throughout one of Colorado’s grandest canyons). Drinks are available for purchase aboard this class of service.

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