Kingsland, GA · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

Santa Special Christmas Train at Georgia Coastal Railway

Georgia Coastal Railway publishes a 2026 Santa Special train schedule with daytime and evening choices.

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

November 27–28; December 5, 12 and 18–24, 2026

Only the explicitly listed days are included; train times vary by date.

The operator supplies ticket information; date-specific remaining seats have not been verified.

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

Kingsland boarding location

440 S. Lee Street, Kingsland, GA 31548

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Boarding
440 S. Lee Street, Kingsland, GA 31548
Train choices
The schedule starts November 27. Confirm the selected operating day and departure instead of assuming every day runs.
Experience and seating
A theater preshow precedes boarding. The event offers covered open-air cars and a separately reserved private caboose.
Access and restrooms
Open-air cars have limited accessibility and no restrooms; the caboose has no accessible boarding or bathroom. Contact the operator before purchase.
Changes
The operator states that sales are final and trains operate rain or shine.

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 Georgia

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

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Georgia Coastal Railway railway guide →