November 23, 2024 – December 23, 2024

Northern Lights Limited

The Northern Lights Limited is our evening train, departing Thomaston Station for Santa's Workshop. Leaving under the cover of nightfall, experience the magic as the lights inside and out of each car are lit, illuminating the entire train in a soft, cheerful glow.

Upon departure, you will be taken directly to the Santa's Workshop, picking up Santa and Mrs. Claus for all to see. Once on board the train, Santa and Mrs. Claus will take turns visiting with all those on board as the train slowly glides along through the night. While Santa is visiting each of all the good boys and girls on the train, his team will keep you busy dancing and singing along to the music. Each child will get an extra special gift from Santa's toy bag.

This service is scheduled @ 5pm and 7:15pm

All passengers ride the Northern Lights Limited will experience:

🎄 Train is lighted and seasonally decorated inside and out
🎄 Visit to Santa’s workshop to pick up Santa and Mrs. Claus
🎄 Visit by Santa with hand delivered gifts
🎄 Sing along to Christmas Carols
🎄 Letters to Santa Station

All children will receive:

🎄 A special gift from Santa's Toy Bag
🎄 A bell from Santa

To learn more about classes of service, pricing, and details, please visit our website at: https://www.rmne.org/excursions/northern-lights-limited

Additional Notes:

  • There are no restrooms for coach class. Our restrooms are located just south of the station.
  • Santa’s Lounge and the Naugatuck Lounge are NOT wheelchair accessible
  • These trains sell out, please buy your tickets early online at the link above.
  • Child Tickets for ages 1-12. Toddlers under 1 year ride for free, but MUST be seated on an Adult’s lap. Car seats are not allowed.
  • Pick up tickets at Thomaston Station’s WILL CALL window on the day of the event, tickets are printed with your name and car assignment. Tickets are NOT mailed.
  • ALL tickets are non-refundable/non-exchangeable.
  • Board your train at Thomaston Station, 242 E. Main St. in Thomaston, CT.
  • Please arrive at the Station 30 minutes before departure time. Trains depart @ scheduled time. No refunds will be given for missed trains.
  • No assigned seating or seat saving. Your entire party must board together in order to sit with one another. A car host will seat each party together.
  • Train is canceled ONLY if State of CT issues orders that roads are officially closed. We then offer refunds/rescheduling.
  • No Outside Alcohol is Permitted

Admission

Coach: $35.00 Adults and Children
Lounge: $75.00 Adults and Children
Santa’s Lounge: $75.00 Adults and Children
Premium Coach: $75.00 Adults and Children
Location Railroad Museum of New England

242 East Main Street
Thomaston CT, 06787

Times
Various Dates 11/23/24 - 12/23/24

This service is scheduled
@ 5PM -6:30PM and
@ 7:15PM - 8:45PM