Coldwater, MI · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

Christmas Express at Little River Railroad

Little River Railroad’s 2026 schedule includes Christmas Express trains with Santa in December.

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 and 12–13, 2026

The operator separately lists December Christmas Express departures and a November 28 Quincy Stop and Shop variant. Only the December Christmas Express days are included here.

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

Coldwater boarding location

Little River Railroad, 29 West Park Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036

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Plan your visit

Boarding
Little River Railroad, 29 West Park Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036
Arrival
The operator asks passengers to arrive at least 30 minutes early and warns it cannot hold the train.
Access
The operator identifies accessible coach 5205 when available. Tell it if you need assistance.
Changes
Tickets are non-refundable. Same-year exchanges depend on availability and the operator’s policy.

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 Michigan

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

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Little River Railroad railway guide →