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Take A Train Trip To The North Pole This Holiday Season On Nevada Northern Railway’s Reindeer Flyer

Published Dec 12, 2023

Written by 

Christy Articola

Christmas is coming! One of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season is to take a train ride to see Santa Claus, and you can do exactly that on the Nevada Northern Railway Reindeer Flyer that departs from Ely. This adventure is fun for the whole family, and is certainly one to remember. You're going to love everything about it. Read on to learn more about this fun excursion!

Everybody loves trains. Everybody loves Santa! You can combine these two loveable things by taking a ride on Nevada Northern Railway's Reindeer Flyer train this holiday season.

A LEGO Santa figure stands next to a decorated tree and gifts, with vintage trains in the background.
Bristlecone Bricks and Train Show/Facebook

Locomotive 1225 pulls this holiday train on a trip that you and your family will love and will always remember.

A brightly lit train decorated with colorful lights, with a person in a hat peeking out of the window at night.
Nevada Northern Railway/Facebook

The train is decorated for the holidays inside and out and it's simply full of holiday magic.

Two train cars decorated with colorful Christmas lights and small Christmas trees inside, set against a night sky.
Nevada Northern Railway/Facebook

You and your family will board in Ely.

Passengers boarding a decorated train in a snowy setting, with a conductor assisting at the steps.
Nevada Northern Railway/Facebook

Hot chocolate and cookies are served on board.

A woman and a girl in festive attire hold trays of cookies on a decorated train with colorful lights.
Nevada Northern Railway/Facebook

You'll know you're getting close to The North Pole when the train goes by Santa's reindeer barn.

A barn decorated with colorful lights featuring cartoon reindeer: Cupid, Prancer, Dasher, and Donner. Snow on the ground.
Nevada Northern Railway/Facebook

You may even get to meet some of Santa's elves.

Two young boys in winter jackets interact with a smiling elf in festive attire during a holiday event.
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But you'll definitely get to meet Santa! He will board the train at the North Pole to the delight of all the passengers.

A festive train interior decorated with colorful lights, featuring Santa Claus entertaining passengers.
Nevada Northern Railway/Facebook

He'll even take the time to stop and meet and greet every single child on board.

A Santa Claus figure interacts with two young children on a train, creating a festive atmosphere.
Nevada Northern Railway/Facebook

Your kids will be able to tell him exactly what they want for Christmas and whether or not they've been good or bad this year.

Children interacting with Santa Claus on a train, with festive decorations in the background.
Nevada Northern Railway/Facebook

Santa will depart the train before it heads back to Ely. After all, he still has a lot of work to do!

A festive train interior filled with people in holiday attire, enjoying a lively atmosphere with colorful lights.
Nevada Northern Railway/Facebook

Everyone will enjoy an onboard snowball fight on the ride back to Ely!

You and your family are going to love the Nevada Northern Railway's Reindeer Flyer! This train trip is sure to become a holiday tradition for you. Have fun and Merry Christmas, everyone!

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