Northern Lights Limited
2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.
Departing Thomaston Station under cover of nightfall, this evening train ride is illuminated inside and out by cheerful festive lights. Passengers travel directly to Santa's Workshop to pick up Santa and Mrs. Claus, who visit everyone on board while elves and reindeer provide entertainment. During the journey, guests can sing along to Christmas carols and write letters at the Santa station, with each child receiving a bell, a cookie, and a special gift from Santa's toy bag.
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Ages
Toddlers under 2 ride free on an adult's lap. Car seats are not allowed.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to allow time for parking and check-in, as trains depart promptly.
- Pick up your required paper boarding tickets at the Thomaston Station will call window on the day of the event.
- Board together if you are traveling in coach and want to sit together, as seat saving is not permitted.
Links & Contact
Run by Railroad Museum of New England
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are strollers and car seats permitted on the train?
No, for safety reasons, car seats and strollers are not permitted onboard.
Do toddlers and infants need a ticket?
Children under two ride free as lap riders, but they must sit on an adult's lap.
What happens if there is severe winter weather?
Trains run as scheduled and are only canceled if the State of Connecticut officially closes roads due to weather, in which case refunds or rescheduling options are offered.
Are food and drinks available at the station?
Hot chocolate and cookies are available for purchase from the Nutmeg Fudge Company at the station, and children's snack boxes can be pre-ordered. Outside alcohol is not permitted onboard.
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