Samoa, CA · Rail trolley · 2026 season

Santa, Trains & Candy Canes at Timber Heritage Association Crew Speeder Rides

Ride a trolley on the Samoa Roundhouse grounds during Santa, Trains & Candy Canes. The December event also includes activities and photographs with Santa on a stationary locomotive.

Illustrative stock photo: Tweetsie Railroad locomotive No. 12 with Christmas lights and a wreath at the station
Illustrative stock photograph. Tweetsie’s Christmas train preparing for an evening departure on December 14, 2018. Historical holiday photograph; this season’s equipment and decorations can differ. ET&WNC12 / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

December 6, 2026

Dates identify announced operating days or a season window, not every departure or available seats. Check the event’s own calendar before booking.

The organizer announces a free holiday event with trolley rides. No advance-seat or departure-inventory claim is made.

Price observed 2026-10-26: Free event. The organizer describes Santa, Trains & Candy Canes as a free event and separately mentions riding its on-site trolley. Confirm event and ride arrangements directly.

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

Santa, Trains & Candy Canes boarding location

930 Vance Ave, Samoa, CA 95564

Map marks the station or event campus. Confirm the holiday boarding point and entry with the operator.

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Plan your visit

Boarding
930 Vance Ave, Samoa, CA 95564
Experience and planning
The event description gives 10 a.m.–4 p.m., while the calendar header shows an earlier end time. Reconfirm visit hours with Timber Heritage Association. On-site trolley rides are subject to change; photographs with Santa on a stationary locomotive are a separate activity.

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.

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Sources and railway guide

Visit the Timber Heritage Association Crew Speeder Rides railway guide →