Special holiday train will feature stops with Santa Claus at various regional communities on November 18th, 19th, and 20th
ANGOLA, IND. – Santa Claus will visit Northeast Indiana, Southeastern Michigan, and Western Ohio this season aboard the Cameron Christmas Train the week before Thanksgiving to spread holiday cheer while passing out gifts to families in towns along the route.
Sponsored by Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, the train will be operated by the Indiana Northeastern Railroad, Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, and the Little River Railroad.
“As the region’s healthcare provider, we’ve seen how the Indiana Rail Experience has become a major attraction in our community. We wanted to combine its popularity with the magic of the holiday season and give back to those communities in which we serve,” said Angie Logan, president and CEO, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital. “Children and families will not only be able to enjoy seeing the decorated train pass through their towns and backyards but visit with Santa and his elves and receive gifts at each stop.”
SANTA WILL MAKE STOPS IN OVER A DOZEN TOWNS
On November 18th, the train will operate between Edon, Ohio, and South Milford, Indiana, with stops in Hamilton and Ashley/Hudson, Indiana. On November 19th, the train will operate between Pleasant Lake, Indiana, and Hillsdale, Michigan, with stops planned in Angola, Fremont, Ray, Montgomery, and Reading. Following a block party on November 20th, the Little River Railroad will carry Santa from Hillsdale to Jonesville, Quincy, and Coldwater, Michigan.
“We’ve seen nearby towns like Waterloo wait up all night on weekdays for other passing holiday trains, so we were determined to create our very own experience. While the Cameron Christmas Train will make its stops on school nights, we know this is a wonderful opportunity to experience Santa’s arrival by train and create new memories and traditions together,” stated Kelly Lynch, Executive Director of the Fort Wayne Railroad. “Anyone that sees this train can also join us for their very own holiday train ride on the Indiana Christmas Train throughout December.”
RIDE THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN IN DECEMBER
Tickets for the Indiana Christmas Train are on sale now at indianarails.org. Trains depart Pleasant Lake, Indiana, and feature a 1.5-hour trip through the countryside. Deluxe Coach, First Class, Family Packages, Private Suites, and Private Cars for families and groups are available.
This year, the train also includes a Christmas Cocktail Class reserved just for adults, a Private Lounge for groups of up to 15, the Pullman Lounge and Pullman Tables on exclusive dates, and an Ornament Class, where guests can create their custom ornament during the trip.
The Indiana Rail Experience is a celebration of our region’s remarkable railroad history and made possible through a special partnership with the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society and the Indiana Northeastern Railroad.