Departures are from Hill City and are one hour in length. Ride goes to the North Pole (half-way point between Hill City and Keystone) and back.
Experience the magic as you take a journey
to the North Pole where Santa will be
waiting to get on board the train.
Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies from Santa's
elves. Each child will get the chance to
meet Santa and receive a small Christmas
gift. This holiday ride is perfect for the
whole family!
Tickets
$22 Adults, $12
Children (3-12)
For Reservations, call 605-574-2222 or make them online.
Our depot and train will be festooned with
holiday cheer so make sure to bring your
camera to capture memories that will last
a lifetime. Enter your family photos in
our Holiday Express Photography contest
by January 31, 2010, and win two tickets
on the 1880 Train during the 2010 summer
season. The winner will be announced by
February 2, 2010. Please note, upon submitting
your photographs to the 1880 Train, we have
actual consent and all right, title, and
interest to use the said photograph(s).
Actual photographs mailed to the 1880 Train
will not be returned unless you include
a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Please
send or mail your entries to the following:
The ride takes approximately 1 hour. Advanced
reservations are highly recommended. Credit
card is necessary to hold reservation, and
there is a $10 per-person cancellation fee
for all reservations cancelled 14 days out.
Those reservations cancelled 14 days or less
will be charged the full amount. As with any
railroad, motive power, schedules, and fares
are subject to change without notice. Passengers
assume all risk of personal injury or damage
to their clothing or property.