Santa Trains — Allentown & Auburn Railroad

The Allentown & Auburn Railroad runs its Santa Trains from the Kutztown Train Station in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The operator invites families to take a trip with Santa and Mrs. Claus, who check on all the children and make sure Santa's list is straight; the good children may even get a candy cane, and the operator says each child receives one.

The trip lasts about one hour. Professional pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus are available after each trip in the train station.

The railroad's standard trip is an 8-mile round trip through the Berks County countryside between Kutztown and Topton. The operator says all its trains are diesel powered. It sells a separate evening Hot Chocolate Train with its own ticket; this series covers the daytime Santa Trains only.

A trip of about one hour with Santa and Mrs. Claus on board, and a candy cane for each child. Professional pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus are available in the train station after each trip. The train has no bathrooms on board; there are bathrooms in the station.

Trains depart from the Kutztown Train Station, 232 Railroad Street, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Tickets must be picked up at the station before boarding; the operator asks guests to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early, and boarding begins 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Parking is available along Railroad Street and Pine Street near the station. The operator says the train is accessible with a prior request: call ahead or make a note when ordering so the train can be spotted for its ramp, which loads walkers and regular-sized wheelchairs. Light snacks and beverages are allowed; alcohol is not permitted. Santa Trains count as standard rides, which can be cancelled 48 hours or more before the first departure of the ticket date, with a 10 percent cancellation fee; tickets can also be moved as future ride credit within one year.