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Board The North Pole Express At The Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation For A One-Of-A-Kind Light Display

Here in Ohio, our Christmas lights displays are plentiful, bright and merry — and the only thing that could make them more enjoyable would be a cheerful train ride. The North Pole Express at the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation in Findlay is one of the most unique ways to celebrate Christmas in Ohio. Board a quarter-scale train and ride through holiday lights and decorations at this family fun destination, which also features a railroad gift shop, a decorated museum and pictures with Santa. Are you ready for some holiday fun? Hop aboard and enjoy one of the best Christmas trains in Ohio!

This holiday season, consider adding the magical North Pole Express at the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation to your bucket list of Christmas lights displays.
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This volunteer-run group seeks to promote northwest Ohio railroad history, which train enthusiasts will love.
At Christmastime, the museum and surrounding grounds are decked out with holiday cheer, twinkling lights and festive displays. You'll journey through a winter wonderland aboard the quarter-scale train.
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You'll also want to check out the railroad gift shop, indoor displays and pictures with Santa.
You can actually board the museum's quarter-scale train year-round. (The Pumpkin Train in the fall is particularly fun.)
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In addition to their quarter-scale steam locomotive, they also have a quarter-scale diesel for when the weather doesn't allow for steam operation.
The North Pole Express generally runs the end of November through the end of December. You can visit the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation website for details, dates, and admission for this year's event.
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Indoors, you'll find even more dazzling displays, including train models, inflatable Christmas characters and a forest of more than 130 Christmas trees.
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For more information about this year's North Pole Express, visit the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation's website.
If you're looking for something fun to do this holiday season that the whole family will love, the North Pole Express is perfect. All aboard!
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Happy Holidays, Ohio!

Have you ever boarded the North Pole Express at the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more Christmas themed train rides in Ohio, check out our previous article: Enjoy A Magical Polar Express Train Ride At The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad In Ohio.

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Address: 12505 County Rd 99, Findlay, OH 45840, USA
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Christmas train ride in Ohio

November 08, 2021
Sarah

Does the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation have any non-holiday train rides during the year?

Absolutely! The Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation is one of our favorite Buckeye State railroads, offering guests an experience they can only have here in Ohio. In terms of non-Christmas trains, there is a Halloween train ride offered at Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation that's a spooktacular good time. Perfect for families, the Pumpkin Train leads to a pumpkin patch at this destination, where you can select, pick up and load your pumpkin onto the train. But it's not all holiday themed rides; here, you can board a quarter-scale train year-round. 

Are there any other fun train rides in Ohio?

Train trips are the best way to spend a day or weekend in Ohio. Most people don’t realize that you can take day trips in Ohio via train, as well! From scenic railways to dinner trains, Ohio features several train rides you and your friends and family will love. The following are seven incredible Ohio train day trips you can take via the railroad. These excursions represent some of the best train rides in Ohio, and really offer an unrivaled glimpse at the beauty of the Buckeye State.

What are some festive things to do during the holidays in Ohio?

The holidays are a totally enchanting time in Ohio, and there's an abundance of holiday cheer to be found in all corners of the state! While we adore holiday train rides, there's just something so simple and special about a good, old-fashioned holiday lights display. Happily, all throughout the Buckeye State, there are captivating Christmas light displays that will make you feel as if you’re in a real-life winter wonderland. While all are incredible, a few superlative standouts are the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill (an award-winning display), the PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (another nationally acclaimed event), and Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. But really, they’re all incredible and guaranteed to get you in the spirit for the season! Which of these must-visit spots to view Christmas lights in Ohio is your favorite?