Polar Express 2014 tickets aboard the historic V&T Railroad now on sale
Tickets for the 2014 season of the Polar Express aboard the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad are now on sale. The perennial holiday favorite all-ages train ride from the frosty Northern Nevada landscape to the North Pole, will run from Nov. 20 to Dec. 22. The hour long V&T diesel train ride includes a keepsake silver bell, hot chocolate and cookies, entertainment and a reading of The Polar Express.
Polar Express rides are based on the iconic holiday feature film and beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. The story is about a doubting young boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. For the fourth year running the V&T Railroad has partnered with Rail Events Inc. (through Warner Brothers Consumer Products, Inc.) to bring the magical experience to Carson City again this holiday season.
As part of the journey the V&T decorates its passenger cars with the Polar Express theme. During the journey, the Polar Express conductor will punch tickets and chefs will serve hot chocolate, followed by a reading of Van Allsburg’s classic. At the North Pole, Santa will step aboard and greet the children. The train departs Carson City at the Eastgate Depot (seven miles east of downtown Carson City) and travel nearly two miles before stopping at Santa's mythical retreat.
Tickets are $42 for adults, $32 for children. VIP parlor car tickets also available. November trains are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. December trains are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
In previous years, the VIP ticket option has featured additional entertainment, extra time with Santa Claus, a special holiday treat and a souvenir ceramic “The Polar Express” cocoa mug. Passengers who upgrade VIP have had seats facing the windows allowing the best views of Santa’s Village and room for dancing, games and caroling during the trip. VIP Tickets are $78 for adults, $68 for children ages 2-12 and children under 2 are free.
Go here for tickets. To purchase tickets, call 877-724-5007 or 775-291-0208 or visit www.vtrailway.com. See the video below.
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