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North Pole Express — Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation

  • Run by Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
  • Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation museum — Findlay, Ohio, United States

Next: Nov 20 – Dec 27, 2026

Quarter-scale train rides and a decorated museum and train barn at Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation in Findlay, Ohio, on weekend evenings from late November.

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Next edition

Nov 20 – Dec 27, 2026

Fri-Sat 5:30-9 pm, Sun 5:30-8:30 pm. Closed Dec 25. Pay on arrival; no advance sales.

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About this event

The North Pole Express at Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation in Findlay, Ohio is a weekend-evening holiday event built around quarter-scale train rides. Toy trains run through the decorated museum and train barn, and hundreds of decorated trees fill the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit on select nights. The event runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, starting at 5:30 p.m.

There are no advance sales: tickets are bought on arrival at the museum.

What to expect

Quarter-scale train rides, toy trains running through the decorated museum and train barn, hundreds of decorated trees indoors and out, and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus on select nights.

Practical info

Address: 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840. No advance ticket sales; buy tickets on arrival at the museum. Closed on Christmas Day.

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Frequently asked questions

Are advance tickets available?▾
No. The operator says there are no advance sales; tickets are bought on arrival at the museum.
How much are tickets?▾
Adults $5; children 12 and under $3.
What days and hours does it run?▾
Fridays and Saturdays 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. and Sundays 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., closed on Christmas Day.
What is the train ride like?▾
Rides are on quarter-scale trains, and toy trains also run through the decorated museum and train barn.
Does Santa visit?▾
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit on select nights.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 28, 2026 from the official site: nworrp.org. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: nworrp.org

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