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It is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10a.m. to 4p.m. year-round. The train departs from Parrish at 11a.m. and 2p.m. on these days, and the excursions from Parrish to Willow last about an hour and a half round trip. The museum also offers specials events throughout the year such as Day Out With Thomas, Pumpkin Patch Express, and North Pole Express.
The Steam Railroading Institute is warning people in search of tickets for its sold-out North Pole Express train trips to be cautious of scammers.
Since 2004, 1225 has hauled winter weekend excursions to Ashley between Thanksgiving and the middle of December, due to copyright issues, as the "North Pole Express". [1] In 2021, the No. 1225 locomotive had its leading wheel, trailing wheels, and tender trucks upgraded with roller bearings. [15]
Tickets for the North Pole Express, based in Owosso, go on sale on July 25. The express is an annual holiday tradition inspired by the 2004 film, “Polar Express,” which turns 20 this year.
The train consisted of 4 coaches and operated on a one mile (1.6 km) long track on the Depot grounds. 261 even posed next to Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train when it also visited the depot. It reprised its role as the locomotive for the "North Pole Express" at St. Paul Union Depot from 2015 to 2022, operating over two weekends each December.
The North Pole Express offers six different classes of service, ranging from vintage coach to historical caboose. Tickets for North Pole Express in Pere Marquette sold out in 3 hours Skip to main ...
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There are three primary operating events throughout the year: the "Old Threshers Reunion," held on the 5 days ending on Labor Day; "Midwest Haunted Rails," held on the last 3 Friday/Saturday pairs in October and "North Pole Express," held on the 3 Saturday/Sunday pairs starting Thanksgiving weekend. The railroad is also available for hire for ...