The Polar Express comes to Swanage Railway for Christmas
It's the first time the 'magical journey' has been in Dorset
Last updated 17th Nov 2023
The Polar Express is visiting Dorset from today (Friday 17th November) for some special Christmas rides.
Swanage Railway is playing host to the festive journeys for the first time.
Passengers will be transported into the world of the famous film, for what's being called 'a theatrical day filled with joy, surprises, and endless fun'.
The journeys will take place until December 30th.
The steam train will take up to five journeys each day, with seven carriages renamed in honour of Santa's reindeer - Rudolph, Blitzen, Comet, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, and Cupid, the accessible carriage.
Swanage Railway Chairman, Trevor Parsons said:
“We are delighted to be working with Fused Events and Crosstown Concerts to bring the magic of the Polar Express Train Ride to the Swanage Railway this Christmas."
Rail Events Inc. Marketing Director, Jamie Ryan said:
“The Polar Express Train Ride has been a smash hit in the UK and we are thrilled to add Swanage Railway to our roster of locations this Christmas season. The team in Dorset will host a fantastic event and we can’t wait to experience their live recreation of the classic story."