Holiday Trains in New Jersey

Santa Claus will be riding the rails in the Garden State of New Jersey this holiday season. Train excursions cross the countryside, bringing holiday cheer everywhere they go. Santa will get a chance to spend some time with the children on the trains before his big gift deliveries on Christmas.

There are two different holiday excursions from Lehigh Junction in Phillipsburg, NJ. The Polar Express is an excursion train themed around the popular children's book and movie. The Santa Train is a quieter excursion, featuring Santa Claus.

Polar Express. Lehigh Junction, Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The Polar Express recreates the story of a little boy who travels to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. The boy wants to believe in Santa Claus, in spite of what his friends tell him. When he gets to the North Pole he gets to meet Santa and the jolly elves, having a grand adventure. The book was written by Chris Van Allsburts. The Polar Express was made into a popular movie starring Tom Hanks. The Polar Express operates on weekends in December. The trains are pulled by historic antique Diesel Locomotive #8142. Passengers ride in antique restored passenger cars from the 1950's. The train travels along the beautiful Delaware River.Cookies and hot chocolate are served during the ride. 1-877-Train-Ride

Santa Train.Lehigh Junction, Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The Santa Train travels behind the antique diesel locomotive Sundays in December. The trip lasts 1.5 hours. Santa Claus walks through the train, visits and gives a gift to each child. Santa will be available for pictures. The trains are pulled by historic antique Diesel Locomotive #8142. Passengers ride in antique restored passenger cars from the 1950's. The train travels along the beautiful Delaware River. Tickets: Adult $14, Child $7. 1-877-Train-Ride.