Magical Christmas Express — Wheatland Express Excursion Train

The Wheatland Express Excursion Train is a not-for-profit passenger excursion train that operates between the rural communities of Cudworth and Wakaw, Saskatchewan, about an hour from Saskatoon and Prince Albert, using historic railcars. Its Magical Christmas Express is the operator's seasonal family excursion, and the operator lists it as departing from Wakaw.

The operator invites guests to dress in cozy Christmas attire, including festive pajamas, and to bring a letter to Santa Claus: it says its special visitors on board will take the wishes to the North Pole. It lists live caroling, a visit with Santa and his holiday friends, Santa's elves on board, and a complimentary hot chocolate bar with toppings. Food can be pre-ordered at least 7 days before the event, and beverages are available on board.

The excursion is listed by the operator for all ages. The operator's own page gives its length as 2.5 hours and its booking page as 3 hours. For safety, the train does not run in temperatures colder than minus 20 degrees Celsius.

An excursion of about two and a half to three hours with live carolers, Santa's elves and a visit with Santa and his holiday friends on board, and a complimentary hot chocolate bar with toppings. The operator suggests warm clothes, festive pajamas and warm shoes or boots, and asks guests to bring their letters to Santa. Food is available to pre-order at least 7 days ahead and beverages are sold on board.

The train departs from Wakaw: the operator says passengers board at the Wakaw Railway Platform, at Railway Avenue and Main Street. The operator publishes a boarding time about 15 minutes before each departure. The train does not run when the temperature is below minus 20 degrees Celsius. Bookings are non-refundable; subject to availability and notice, a booking may be transferred to another tour date or converted into a non-expiring operator credit, which is not guaranteed if notice is given 7 days or less before departure, including no-shows. The operator's terms say bookings must be made by an adult aged 18 or older, and that one adult may accompany up to two minors unless the tour description says otherwise. Fares quoted at checkout include fees. Dates, itineraries and fares are subject to change; the operator asks guests to check its website at least 72 hours before departure.