North Pole Limited — Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

The North Pole Limited is the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's family Christmas train, departing the Grand Junction Depot in Chattanooga. The museum calls it a Chattanooga family tradition since 1999.

The approximately 75-minute onboard experience takes place in decorated, heated vintage railcars. Guests enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, holiday storytelling, music and North Pole displays near the depot. When the train reaches the North Pole, guests stay seated while Santa boards and visits each family for greetings and photos.

Traditional tickets include assigned seating, a family keepsake ornament, a jingle bell for each ticketed child and a Santa visit. Day and evening departures are offered, along with premium private-table options such as Santa's Private Car and Elves & Bells.

About 75 minutes aboard a decorated, heated vintage railcar with hot chocolate, a cookie, a holiday story, music and carols. At the North Pole, guests remain seated while Santa boards and visits each family for greetings and photos. Traditional tickets include one keepsake ornament per family and one jingle bell per ticketed child.

Departs from the Grand Junction Depot, 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Paid tickets are required for guests aged 1 and older; infants under 1 may ride on an adult's lap free of charge and do not receive cocoa, a cookie or a bell. Day and evening departures have different times and prices. Premium options include Santa's Private Car (a private table for 2-4 guests, extended time with Santa, souvenir cup and storybook) and, for daytime only, Elves & Bells (a private table in the dining car). Departure times are Eastern Time.