Leadville, CO · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

Holiday Express at Leadville Railroad

Leadville’s Holiday Express is a two-hour holiday train experience through the Colorado mountains.

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 program listed — confirm departures

2026 Holiday Express begins November 14; remaining dates are in live booking

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

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

Price observed 2026-10-26: From $80. Starting fare only; confirm the exact departure, class and full reservation total.

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

Leadville boarding location

Leadville Railroad Depot, 326 East 7th Street, Leadville, CO 80461

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Plan your visit

Boarding
Leadville Railroad Depot, 326 East 7th Street, Leadville, CO 80461
Duration
The operator describes a two-hour ride for all ages.
End date
No season-end date is promoted here from the retained record; select an actual train in the official calendar.

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 Colorado

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

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Leadville Railroad railway guide →