Noblesville, IN · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

Holiday Trivia on the Rails at Nickel Plate Express

Holiday movie and music trivia on a 90-minute Nickel Plate Express ride for adults age 21 and older.

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 2, December 3, December 9, December 10, 2026

Operating dates do not establish every departure or remaining seats. Confirm the exact event, time and class with the operator.

The 2026 program is announced. Remaining seats have not been checked; use the official event information for your date.

Price observed 2026-10-26: From $64. This is the Holiday Trivia starting fare for ages 21+. Confirm the selected departure and complete 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

Nickel Plate Express — Forest Park

825 Forest Park Drive, Noblesville, IN 46060

Forest Park depot pin; verify the particular holiday train’s check-in time.

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Onboard
The 2026 listing describes holiday trivia with popcorn and cookies.
Booking
Choose Holiday Trivia on the Rails and its departure in the booking calendar. The catalog lists this event for age 21 and older.

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 Indiana

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Sources and railway guide

Visit the Nickel Plate Express railway guide →