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November 27, 28
December 12, 19, 23

4:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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 1880 Train
P.O. Box 1880
Hill City, South Dakota 57745
office@1880train.com

 

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.