North Freedom, WI · Museum train · 2026 season

Holiday Flyer at Mid-Continent Railway Museum

The Holiday Flyer is a separate evening train with festive music, decorations, cocoa and treats. It does not include the Santa Express visit.

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, 2026; departures at 4 and 5:30 p.m.

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: Adults $30; children ages 3–15 $18; infants free. Advance sales have a convenience fee. Holiday Flyer is the evening product and does not include the Santa Express visit.

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

North Freedom boarding location

Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Road, North Freedom, WI 53951

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Plan your visit

Boarding
Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Road, North Freedom, WI 53951
Duration
The round trip lasts about 55 minutes.
Separate booking
Choose Holiday Flyer admission; Santa Express is a different departure and product.

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 Wisconsin

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

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Mid-Continent Railway Museum railway guide →