Santa’s Red Caboose returns on November 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th

Take a 20-minute train ride with Santa Claus or charter a private caboose for the entire family! Due to demand, all tickets must be purchased online and in advance. Tickets are $10.00 per person and children three-and-under ride free. Private charters are $500 and can accommodate up to 15 guests.

All caboose rides depart Santa’s Workshop at 15808 Edgerton Road, New Haven. For our longer 1.5-hour Christmas train rides departing Pleasant Lake, click here.

Saint Nick’s historic cabooses are heated. Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee will be on hand serving warm beverages and baked goods for additional purchase during daytime train rides. Restrooms are available on site. Trains run snow or shine.

BOOK A CABOOSE RIDE

Tickets are $10.00 each. Children ages 3-and-under ride free and do not require a ticket. Each trip is operated by a vintage diesel locomotive and lasts approximately 20 minutes.

BOOK A CABOOSE CHARTER

Charters are $500.00 each. Our private, nighttime charters are perfect for families and private groups. Charters comfortably accommodate up to 15 full-grown passengers aboard a historic caboose decorated with Christmas lights and warmed by an authentic coal stove. Passengers will enjoy an approximately 45-minute ride and snacks and refreshments are included. We encourage families to bring presents for Santa to deliver during their time.