What is THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride?
First told in the award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, this is the story of a child’s Christmas Eve journey. It was adapted to the big screen in 2004. And now it comes alive each year with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth, and fun of the Christmas season on a special steam train trip to the North Pole! Certain dates and car types will sell quickly so you’ll want to book soon to reserve your preferred seating!
What to Expect
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is our most popular event of the year and is an annual holiday tradition for many riders. While the train excursion is roughly 65 minutes in duration, we recommend allowing 2 hours for the entire adventure so you can enjoy the full experience! The weather can be cold at the North Pole, so we recommend layering properly, even though all the cabins are heated aboard the train. As always, we recommend wearing pajamas to capture the Christmas spirit! Click below for more frequently asked questions about THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train.
Enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this diesel train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. Enjoy a breathtaking roundtrip journey that winds alongside the Animas River through the San Juan Mountains to Silverton
Enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this steam train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. Enjoy a breathtaking roundtrip journey on a historic train that winds alongside the Animas River through the San Juan Mountains to Silverton
* All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.
* Boxed lunches are available for pre-order. Lunches must be purchased at least one day in advance.
Enjoy one leg of your Silverton journey on a historic train and the other on a D&SNGRR motorcoach that travels 52 miles of the San Juan Skyway
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Gain access to the San Juan National Forest and the Weminuche Wilderness for backpacking, day hikes, rafting, and fishing trips via the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad during the summer season.
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Experience more of Durango Train! Whether its a morning 4-wheel drive tour in the Colorado backcountry, an afternoon raft trip on the Animas River, or the adrenaline rush of a day spent gliding between trees high up in an old growth Ponderosa canopy, there bound to be an adventure package perfect for you and your family.
Check out a unique tour of the yard and roundhouse!
Get the inside story on this train’s 142 year history.
This is your chance to see the inner workings of the yard and shops with an experienced guide.
Take our tour of the D&SNG yard, machine shop, roundhouse, car shop, rolling stock, and museum with one of our tour guides. Hear the history and see the behind-the-scenes operation of the railroad.
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