Santa's Reindeer Flyer — Nevada Northern Railway

The Nevada Northern Railway Museum in Ely, Nevada, runs Santa's Reindeer Flyer, a Christmas train for the whole family. The operator says guests write letters to Santa, sing along with cheerful elves, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, and that passengers are encouraged to wear their coziest pajamas.

Along the way, guests hear a story from a children's book called Santa's Reindeer Flyer, which the operator describes as a little-known chapter of Christmas lore: when Santa's reindeer come down with the flu, the Nevada Northern Railway and its legendary Ghost Train step in to save Christmas. When the train arrives at the North Pole, Santa Claus boards to greet every passenger personally and give each guest a keepsake.

The train leaves from the museum's complex at 1100 Avenue A. Tickets are sold through the museum's online ticketing page, with adult and child (ages 4 to 12) categories and a group price for large parties.

The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a National Historic Landmark with its original buildings, locomotives, cars and track, and runs a range of other steam and diesel excursions during the year; this page covers only the Santa train.

Guests write letters to Santa, sing along with elves, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, and hear the story of Santa's Reindeer Flyer on the way to the North Pole. Santa boards the train to greet every passenger personally and give each guest a keepsake. Pajamas are encouraged.

The train runs from the Nevada Northern Railway Museum, 1100 Avenue A, Ely, Nevada 89301. Tickets are sold through the museum's online ticketing page by adult and child (ages 4 to 12) categories, and the page advertises a group price for 12 tickets. Reservations can also be made by phone on (775) 289-2085. Check the museum's accessibility and policy pages for details on seating, accessibility and cancellations before you buy.