Santa Claus Specials — Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway runs its Santa Claus Specials from the railway's station in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, with several departures a day. The operator invites families to visit Santa and his elves: during the ride Old Saint Nick talks to the children, the families and everyone on board, and he and his elves hand out small treats while passengers enjoy the winter scenery. It adds that the trip is perfect for photographs.

The railway's holiday trains run about 80 minutes round trip. Four seating options are sold: Standard Coach, Crown Class Coach, Vista Class Dome and a First Class Lounge, whose fare includes a snack and a beverage. Seating is not assigned, and children aged two and under ride free in any seating option.

The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway is a trademark of the Reading & Northern Railroad, whose other passenger trips leave from other locations.

An 80-minute round trip with a visit from Santa and his elves, who talk to the children and hand out small treats. Seating is first come, first served as guests board, so larger parties are advised to arrive early to improve their chances of sitting together.

The station is at 1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Pick up your tickets at the ticket booth using your email confirmation before boarding; the operator recommends arriving at least one hour before departure to allow time for parking. Parking in Jim Thorpe is owned and controlled by Carbon County, not by the railway (local parking authority: 570-325-3611). Children aged two and under receive a free ticket for any seating option. Seating is not assigned.