Boothbay, ME · Museum train · 2026 season

North Pole Express at Railway Village Museum

Boothbay Railway Village offers North Pole Express holiday train rides on three December weekends.

Illustrative stock photo: Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 decorated with a Christmas wreath
Illustrative stock photograph. Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 with a Christmas wreath on November 18, 2013. Historical holiday decoration; the source does not identify this departure as the Polar Express. The Commons file was cropped vertically by 5% in 2024. Bill Morrow / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

December 5–6, 12–13 and 19–20, 2026

Published operating dates do not guarantee seats. Check your exact departure and class in the official booking calendar.

The operator says tickets are on sale; no individual departure inventory was checked.

Price observed 2026-10-26: $21 ages 3+; members receive $4 off. Children under three without their own seat do not need a ticket. Advance online purchase is required.

Source reviewed 2026-10-26 · Ticket status observed 2026-10-26

Tickets and official updates

Choose a train departure first. Confirm the date, class, child tickets and checkout total with the operator before arranging other travel.

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Where to board

Boothbay boarding location

Freeport Station at Railway Village Museum, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, ME 04537

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Boarding
Freeport Station at Railway Village Museum, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
Departure pattern
The operator lists trains at 45-minute intervals; confirm the selected train and event ticket.
Arrival
Be on the platform at least ten minutes before boarding. Missed departures are not guaranteed a seat on another train.
Onboard space
The operator prohibits car seats and strollers onboard for safety.

Would an overnight stay help?

Compare your departure time and drive home before deciding. An evening train or a long journey may make staying nearby useful. Secure the correct holiday train first, then check lodging independently; no hotel or regular-excursion booking establishes holiday admission.

More holiday rides in Maine

Each ride has its own schedule and ticket status; these links do not guarantee availability.

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Railway Village Museum railway guide →