Lincoln, NH · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

Santa Express at Granite State Railway

Granite State’s Santa Express runs from Lincoln on selected dates in November and December 2026; compare the class-specific ticket calendar.

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, November 28, November 29, December 4, December 5, December 6, December 11, December 12, December 13, December 18, December 19, December 20, December 22, December 23, 2026

Operating dates do not establish every departure or remaining seats. Confirm the exact event, time and class with the operator. Dates were observed in the official Santa Express Coach calendar. Other classes may have different inventory and inclusions.

The Coach calendar displayed 2026 choices during review. Availability and inclusions vary by departure and class; check again before booking.

Source recheck due; confirm current plans with the operator.

Ticket availability has not been rechecked today.

Source reviewed 2026-10-14 · Ticket status observed 2026-10-14

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

Lincoln boarding location

Lincoln Station, 64 Railroad Street, Lincoln, NH 03251

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Boarding
Meet at 64 Railroad Street, Lincoln, NH 03251. Check the event’s arrival instructions.
Coach experience
The official Coach product describes a one-hour ride with Santa, a candy cane, a letter and a sleigh bell. Other seating products may differ.
Child tickets
Check the exact class’s child and toddler rules before paying. The observed Coach description overlaps at age three, so confirm that case directly.

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.

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Granite State Railway railway guide →