Snoqualmie, WA · Museum train · 2026 season

Yuletide Express at Northwest Railway Museum

Northwest Railway Museum’s Yuletide Express is a separate holiday train program with its own ticket and schedule.

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 4, 11 and 18, 2026

The public operator holiday page and homepage list these three Friday departures; no daily service is inferred.

The public Yuletide FAQ says tickets are on sale. Exact remaining seats were not checked.

Price observed 2026-10-26: Yuletide Express $30 ages 2+. Confirm complete checkout total and the rules for younger children with the operator; no widget was scraped.

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

Snoqualmie boarding location

Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 Southeast King Street, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

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Plan your visit

Boarding
Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 Southeast King Street, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Separate holiday products
The Yuletide Express ticket is distinct from North Pole Limited admission. Use the departure and depot on your booking.
Ticket conditions
Ages two and older need tickets. The source prohibits onboard food and drink and gives final-sale conditions.

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 Washington

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

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Northwest Railway Museum railway guide →