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Holiday Trains bring Christmas spirit, joy and gaiety to people at stops along their route

Holiday trains are an enjoyable Christmas tradition for adults and children and adults alike.

The Polar Express, Santa Train and Holiday Train in North Carolina are fun for the whole family.

The Christmas season is an excellent time to take a festive ride on a Holiday Train or Christmas Train.

Santa trains, holiday trains and even "The Polar Express" are Xmas excursions offered on the historic railroads of Colorado.

During the Holiday season, the trains are decorated in their Holiday finest and Santa Claus boards the train for a enjoyable event, geared for children and families

Santa Claus will be riding the rails in the Garden State of New Jersey this holiday season.

Holiday trains travel along the countryside of in Nevada and Utah, bringing Xmas cheer where every they go.

Holiday train excursions and Santa trains are an enjoyable Christmas tradition. Excursions on the vintage rail lines of Pennsylvania are a great family friendly event.

Train excursions across Minnesota are celebrating the holiday season this year.

Holiday Trains bring Xmas cheer to passengers and onlookers during the holiday season.

Santa Claus will be riding the rails in locations throughout Indiana this Christmas Holiday season.

Canadian Pacific's Holiday Trains are traveling through the midwest and Canada, raising money and food for local food pantries.

Santa and Holiday Trains are a Christmas theme enjoyed by children and adults.

Holiday model train layouts surround Christmas trees and wind through miniature villages. There are several model holiday trains in Pennsylvania.

Holiday train excursions and model train exhibits celebrate the merry Christmas season in Washington D.C. and the State of Maryland.

Santa Trains and Holiday Trains travel the scenic New York State countryside, transporting happy passengers on a merry Christmas excursion.

There is something about a train running down snowy train tracks that spells Holidays.

Holiday trains are a magical part of Christmas festivities. The Southwest states of Arizona and New Mexico offer holiday Trains that spread Xmas cheer as they travel across spectacular scenery, such as the Grand Canyon and Verde Canyon

Christmas is coming to the scenic state of Tennessee.

Holiday and Santa Claus themed vintage trains ride the rails in Georgia during the Xmas season.

Trains running through the snowy countryside are a image often seen on Christmas cards. Train excursions and model train scenes are a fun holiday tradition.

A description of a few of my three year old son/train maniac's favorite activities and destinations in and around Denver.

Model trains seem to go with Christmas. I don't know why, something about the power of the engine running through the powdery white snow and their link with the history of America.

Holiday trains are designed to delight children, making them an ideal family outing during the Christmas season. The rides in vintage trains are a glimpse into the history of transportation.

Vintage trains offer holiday excursions with Santa, song, merriment and family fun

At Christmas we bring out colorful decorations and model train displays. Here are elaborate miniature villages around Chicago.

Every December, illuminated Canadian Pacific locomotives and trains travel across the United States and Canada to benefit the hungry.

Santa Claus makes time to visit sunny Florida during the busy holiday season.

Located just across 41st Ave from the Capitola Mall, the Train Place Deli offers fresh deli sandwiches and large scale model trains.

Adirondack Scenic Railroad offers train tours that explore the beauty of upstate New York. Train excursions offer a piece of history, when the railroad was the main mode of transportation. Rail fans keep history alive

Suggests a day's worth of activities to entertain the kids for the holidays in Camden County, NJ.

The Santa Train has been delivering an early Christmas to rural Appalachia for over 60 years. The train, which always runs the Saturday before Thanksgiving, delivers donated toys, clothes and candy to children along a 110-route corridor.

Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train is traveling across the Midwest. At scheduled stops, entertainers pour out of the train with Holiday songs and merriment.

The KCS Holiday Express travels across the countryside and brings holiday cheer the to the communities it visits. The highly decorated train brings the message of good will, as it benefits the communities along the way.

Holiday trains offering excursions in Kentucky include the South Fork Scenic Railway in Stearns, Blue Grass Scenic Railroad and Museum in Versailles, and Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven.

Holiday Word and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana - this destination is an undiscovered goldmine of fun for families.

For those who can't stand the crush at the mall, Santa Claus can be found at these downtown locations during the Christmas season.

If you are a train aficionado, then you may already know about the living Desert's wonderful model train display. You can discover American history as seen by the train.

The small and larger towns of Southern Illinois will celebrate Christmas in a variety of ways this holiday season thanks to Kris Kringle, Charles Dickens, Popeye, St. Nicholas, and the La Guianee singers.

Want to avoid the highways and airways this Thanksgiving? Consider the train!

Flyertown is the largest train museum and "S" gauge scale model operating train layout in all of Southern New Jersey.

So, after making it through Thanksgiving and Black Friday, what is there to to to relax and have fun? How about going to look at Christmas lights and maybe attend some of the local events as well?

I love a parade, and the zoo, the park, downtown...
Whether you enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and cold of the outdoors or would rather watch from the comfort of your car, don't miss these beautiful holiday displays.

Cincinnati is home to numerous festivals and events throughout the year. If you are looking for great activities for the holiday season, here are 4 light displays and holiday events that you should try to see this during the holidays in Cincinnati.

Here's what you need to know to travel via train in Michigan.

Love of trains and railroads drives rail fans to study and collect all thing related to railroads. Rail fans enjoy receiving gifts related to their interest in trains.

Model railroading has received a boost into the twenty-first century as technological advances attract more hobbyists to collecting and recreating historic railroad lines.

A train collector is a person who collects scaled down models of trains and wagons some times with entire scenery for the train to run.

Santa will be visiting the northwest suburbs of Chicago, known as the Greater Woodfield area, along with many holiday festivities.

Guaranteed to be a family favorite for years to come.

Many parents like to take their small children to visit Santa Claus in the month of December, here is a 2007 guide for downtown Chicago.

Santa Claus is real in people's hearts.

Australia-based recruitment firm Westaff seems to have a problem with the Santas they train saying "ho, ho, ho" because it could scare children and be derogatory to women.

There have been many Santa sightings in the Chicago area, and the jolly old elf has been scheduled for many more visits. How can Santa be so many places at once? It's Christmas Magic!

Lionel model trains have been around for over a decade but are still going strong. Find out why.

Recently, poor Santa Claus has been attacked for both his weight and language. Does this make him a poor role model, or are we as a society responsible for obesity and the wrong use of language?

Climb aboard the Polar Express leaving from the Lisle, Illinois Metra Train Station and visit with Santa and his elves while enjoying this whimsical holiday tale.

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A brief overview on the subject of model train weathering.

An explaination of why HO scale trains are so popular compared to other scales.

As we brace ourselves to prepare for Christmas, stress levels reach an all time high. Take a few moments to read about the origins of Christmas with a good dose of trivia mixed in.

Popular toy trains of the 1950s seemed indestructible at the time, but years of sitting can take a toll on them. But if the train worked when it was packed away, usually some simple maintenance is all it takes to get them running once again.

While many tourists flock to Rockefeller Center to enjoy the tree, they overlook some of the impressive displays in the other boroughs. The Bronx is home to several holiday light displays that are worth a look, including the famous Bronx Zoo holiday lights exhibit.

For two weekends this spring, the Tennessee Valley Railroad will host Thomas the Train. He'll travel all the way from the Island of Sodor with Sir Topham Hat to visit the your children.

This article was written for Neighborhood America, a nonprofit organization in Florida that specializes in local and land use issues. It is about the proposed high-speed tilt train down the California coast, which has not yet become a reality.

An unsuspecting American tourist becomes a hostage English teacher for a dozen Italian teenage girls on the train to Venice.

Imagine yourself going faster than many planes do-on a train!

Holiday train display and amazing replicas of D.C. buildings made out of all natural sources

While most tourists may consider Christmas in NYC to be focused on the Rockettes and the Rockefeller Center, there are many other attractions that make NYC the perfect place to be for the holidays.

Celebrating the holidays in Cincinnati, Ohio, doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, it doesn't have to cost anything at all!

Guide on how to train your employees to give their best

Whether your family likes to ride in railroad cars, scream with excitement on roller coasters or walk under thousands of beautiful holiday lights, here's something for everyone in Scottsdale, Arizona.

A comprehensive how-to guide to the basics of modeling Amtrak trains in HO scale.

Lionel trains continue to be strong in popularity even in today's times when locomotives are not a major mode of transport. How did they achieve this?

Rovas Rail has one of the most luxurious and elegant trains in all the world. The once old carriages have been rebuilt with convenience and luxury in mind.

With all the recent recalls of toys, it makes many parents worry about the issue of safe toys. What is a parent to do during the upcoming holiday season? How does one go about finding safe toys?

Those traveling on the weekends this holiday season will have an alternative to driving on the shoreline's busy highways.

Great gift ideas for any 2-year-old boy.

With holiday season in full swing, travel is a common idea to many people. But travel doesn't have to be as dreadful as many think it is.

The A train in NYC goes through some great neighborhoods. Learn where to get off on the A train to see some unique things and places.

Need ideas for holiday activities for children? Here is the definitive guide! Compiled by a 22 year veteran teacher,and loaded with time, money and energy saving ideas, you can host a party that every one will enjoy (even you!)

Wondering what holiday present to purchase for the model railroader in your life? Here are 10 suggestions to that won't break the bank.

Tired of gingerbread and carols? Here are some different things to do on the holiday if you are in Sacramento, California

I just finished watching The Polar Express. I had never seen it before. I have to say that I mainly liked it. I could have done without all of the action on the top of the train, but the rest of it stayed true to the book and to my memories of the book.

With the gift-giving season here once again, I think back to one of my favorite toys that I received under the Christmas tree years ago: Brio wooden trains.

From the contemporary to the traditional; from Handel's Messiah, to Shakespeare to performances by Queen Latifah, local and national artisans and religious events, Mesa has everything the artistic holiday soul could desire.

A train ride is a unique vacation experience and the Upper Midwest has a fine selection of scenic rides from which to choose. This article details three of the longer train rides in the region.

Duluth, Minnesota, is a great place to spend the holidays. The variety of holiday activities will appeal to all age groups. There's something for every taste in Duluth.

Film review.

This year if you are looking for a holiday tradition to start with your family, consider spending the day watching Christmas movies. With many Christmas movies to choose from, everybody is certain to find one they like.

The holiday season is quickly rolling upon us, and holiday light displays are quickly going up. So where can you go in Indianapolis, Indiana, to view the best holiday light displays?

How historians are warming up to Richard Nixon

From a traditional Christmas festival in the Indiana countryside to a classic holiday play in downtown Indianapolis; from a Festival of Trees in Fort Wayne to the big Christmas parade in Lafayette, here is an Indiana holiday event guide for 2007.

A descriptive guide to Dick's Oldtime 5 and 10 store located in historic downtown Branson, Missouri and the more than 40,000 nostalgic items sold in the store.

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Are you a gardening enthusiast fascinated with toy trains? A garden railway, or train garden, cleverly combines these favorite pastimes into amazing sites with which everyone can enjoy.

Hudson Valley residents can find everything they need to decorate their homes for the holidays at these local shops all located picturesque Dutchess County, New York.

A peak at travelling by train in France. France has the excellent trains that take you from one end of the country to the other in a matter of hours. France train travel can be a great way to see a number of regions around France with limited time.

a look at 5 places in Chicago that provide unique gift ideas for teens.