Bishop, CA · Museum train · 2026 season

Railroad Express Holiday Event at Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Site

A December holiday railcar event at Laws Museum near Bishop, presented with the Bishop Chamber of Commerce.

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 12, 2026

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

The official schedule lists the holiday event date; event-specific ticket sale status and remaining seats are not established.

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

Laws Railroad Museum

200 Silver Canyon Road, Bishop, CA 93514

Museum campus pin; follow event check-in instructions for the railcar platform.

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Holiday event
The museum includes Railroad Express on its 2026 Brill Car ride calendar for December 12.
Tickets
Follow the museum’s event listing to Visit Bishop for holiday tickets and check-in information. Ordinary Brill Car fares do not establish the holiday price.

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 California

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

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Site railway guide →