Candy Cane Express and Train of Lights steam up for holidays in Virginia City
Twinkling lights, hot chocolate and hot cider, Christmas cookies and candy canes, gift bags and magical memories will be waiting for the lucky passengers on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Holiday steam trains in Virginia City, Nev.
The Candy Cane Express, a family favorite, will run on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons, beginning Nov. 26 at 12 noon, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm, ending on Saturday Dec. 19.
This 45-minute round trip ride to Santa’s Christmas Workshop is sure to get your family in the Holiday mood with special treats, a reading of the 1823 classic, “ The Night Before Christmas” and a Christmas carol sing-along.
All seats are $24 and will be sold as reserved seating in groups of 2, 4, 6 and 8 with lap babies traveling for free. Tickets and seating chart are available online at virginiatruckee.com.
If your family prefers a more enchanting evening experience, the dazzling Train O’ Lights will bring to life a Holiday Fantasy Land. Steam Engine 29 and two beautifully decorated Pullman coaches will be lit with thousands of LED lights as it winds its way along our beautifully decorated route to a charming Santa’s Workshop.
Each guest will receive a gift of treats including a light stick and other surprises. Hot chocolate and hot cider will be served, and classic holiday music will complete the festive trip.
Rides are scheduled at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8 p.m., starting Nov. 26 and running Friday and Saturday evenings through Dec. 19.
All tickets are $30 and will be sold as reserved seating in groups of 2, 4, 6 and 8. Tickets and seating chart are available online at virginiatruckee.com. Reservations are highly recommended as these events will sell out early.
Virginia City will be decked out for the season, with lots of charming shops, saloons, and restaurants for you to enjoy both before and after your ride. Check out the web site at visitvirginiacitynv.com for a complete list of events.
For a train schedule and to purchase tickets visit our website at virginiatruckee.com or call 775 847-0380 for assistance. All trains will be thoroughly sanitized between runs and in keeping with the State mandate, masks are required at the depot and on all train rides. Please note that cars will be filled to maximum capacity of 70 passengers each.
The Virginia Truckee Railroad depot is located at 166 F Street in Virginia City, Nevada.