Santa Trains — Western Railway Museum

Santa Trains are the Western Railway Museum's annual holiday train rides. Guests take a winter train ride past holiday lights and visit Santa Claus, who greets each guest with a special golden bell.

The event is held at the museum site on State Highway 12 in Suisun City, California, on Saturdays and Sundays, with departures from the afternoon into the evening.

On the museum grounds, families can write letters to Santa and make holiday ornaments. Seasonal coffee, hot cocoa and treats are on offer.

Each ticket is for a specific train departure time. The museum says tickets are limited and recommends booking in advance. Guests are asked to arrive early to check in and enjoy the activities before their ride.

The museum also runs a separate Friday evening holiday event with its own page and tickets. It is not part of this listing.

A winter train ride past holiday lights, then a visit with Santa Claus, who greets each guest with a special golden bell. Families can write letters to Santa, make holiday ornaments, and buy seasonal coffee, hot cocoa and treats.

Tickets are sold in advance through the museum's online ticketing site and are valid only for the departure time chosen at purchase. The museum says tickets are limited and advance reservations are strongly recommended. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure; late arrivals cannot be guaranteed space on a later train. The museum is at 5848 State Highway 12, Suisun City, CA 94585; phone (707) 374-2978. The historic trains are not wheelchair accessible. There is no weekend connecting bus from the Capitol Corridor station at Suisun City/Fairfield.