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    Santa Express Train Ride in Gowanda

    Celebrate the season with Santa, carols and festive rail travel

    4.5 stars• 228 reviews

    Duration

    1 hr

    Includes

    Train ride, Santa, child gift

    Highlights

    Step aboard a festive Christmas train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus, bringing holiday cheer to the rails. Settle in for a cozy round trip through Western New York's winter landscape.

    • Share your Christmas wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus
    • Sing Christmas carols as you ride
    • Admire festive decorations throughout the train

    Itinerary

    Check in at the Gowanda Depot 30 minutes before departure.

    Board the festively decorated Santa Express and find your seats.

    Enjoy a cheerful ride as Santa and his helpers make their way through the cars, spreading joy and gifts.

    Return to Gowanda with smiles, photos, and warm holiday memories.

    What's Included

    • Round-trip ride on the historic New York & Lake Erie Railroad
    • Visit from Santa Claus
    • Small gift for each child
    • Holiday music

    Important details

    • Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
    • Bring your booking confirmation, digital or printed, for check-in

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a refund, minus a $10 processing fee for credit card transactions. Cancellations after that are nonrefundable. No-shows are charged the full ticket price. If the railroad cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, you'll receive a full refund or credit toward a future ride.

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    FAQs

    Yes. The Santa Express has onboard cash-sale concessions.

    Yes. Restrooms are available at the depot and onboard the train.

    Dress warmly for the train ride.

    Meeting details

    Gowanda Depot, 50 Commercial St., Gowanda, NY 14070

    Experience provided by New York & Lake Erie Railroad

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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