Celebrate the season with Santa, carols and festive rail travel
1 hr
Train ride, Santa, child gift
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.
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.
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.
Product ID: 8CEJDT
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.
Gowanda Depot, 50 Commercial St., Gowanda, NY 14070
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