The Tinseliner — Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum

The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum runs The Tinseliner, which it calls a Berkshires holiday tradition, on the Hoosac Valley rail line from Adams, Massachusetts. The operator describes festive decorations and joyful music during a journey through the Hoosac Valley of about 75 minutes.

Children can write letters to Santa Claus on board, then meet him and Mrs. Claus in person and receive a special gift. The operator says Santa spends time with everyone on board and Mrs. Claus joins him on most dates.

The operator sells Coach and First Class seats, including a table for four. It notes that these trips sell out. The museum also keeps a station museum in Lenox and runs other seasonal rides from Adams.

A ride of about 75 minutes through the Hoosac Valley with holiday decorations and music, a chance for children to write letters to Santa, and a personal visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, who gives each child a special gift. Seats are in Coach or First Class; the train has no restrooms on board.

The train departs from Adams Station, 4 Hoosac Street, Adams, Massachusetts. Parking is at the Adams Visitor Center, 55 Depot Street, across the street from the station. There are no restrooms on the train; restrooms are in the station building. The station has an ADA-compliant ramp for level boarding, but because of the historic equipment the train cannot accommodate standard-width non-transfer wheelchairs. A table for four seats a maximum of four passengers and has no room for infants on laps. Online ticket sales are final and refunds are only given if the event is cancelled. The fares shown on the booking page include fees. The operator recommends buying online to guarantee a seat and says walk-up sales are not guaranteed.