North Pole Express

North Pole Express 2026

All passengers receive a special gift from Santa (a high quality brass sleigh bell), a chocolate chip cookie, bottled water and a great North Pole Express experience!

Join us on this fun and traditional train ride experience! A family favorite, this 90-minute round trip to the North Pole includes singing along to new and traditional Christmas favorites on the way and entertainment by our hosts, elves, cocoa chefs, and special guests. During our ride all passengers receive hot cocoa, a chocolate chip cookie, and bottled water. When we reach the North Pole, Santa will join us for the return trip and greet each child and present them with a special gift.

Ticket prices vary by coach and date. The different prices reflect the quality and value of the coaches and spaces. All passengers receive the same on-board service and North Pole Express fun!

See the Gallery section below for pictures of all the North Pole Express coaches.

The North Pole Express departs from, and returns to, our depot at 450 South 600 West, Heber City, Utah.

Dates and Departure Times:

Monday, November 16th at 5pm and 7:30 pm - Dress Rehearsal

Tuesday, November 17th at 5 pm and 7:30 pm - Dress Rehearsal

Wednesday, November 18th at 5 pm and 7:30 pm - Dress Rehearsal

Thursday November 19th at 5 pm and 7:30 pm

Friday November 20th at 5 pm and 7:30 pm

Saturday, November 21st at 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, November 23, 24, and 25 at 5 pm and 7:30 pm

Friday and Saturday, November 27^th and 28th at 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm

Monday - Thursday, November 30 thru December 4th, at 5 pm and 7:30 pm

Friday, December 5th at 5 pm and 7:30 pm - Prime pricing

Saturday, December 5th, at 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5 pm, and 7:30 pm

Monday, December 7th thru Friday, December 11th at 5 pm and 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 12th, at 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm

Monday thru Friday, December 14th thru 18th at 5pm and 7:30 pm

Saturday, Dec. 19th, Monday, Dec. 21st, Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, Wed. Dec. 23rd at 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm

Saturday, Dec. 26th at 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5 pm, and 7:30 pm

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, December 28, 29 and 30, at 2 pm and 5 pm.

2026 North Pole Express Ticket Prices

Coach Number	Capacity	Ticket Price	Car Price	Description
112	32	100	3500	Luxury Observation Car
741 Lounge (private)	12	na	1600	Up to 12 people
741 (private)	32	na	2400	Up to 32 seats
802	70	70/40/15	na	Adult/Child/Infant
801	70	70/40/15	na	Adult/Child/Infant
803	80	55/30/15	na	Adult/Child/Infant
301 (Private car)	32	na	2000	Up to 32 seats
4966	80	50/30/15	na	Adult/Child/Infant
850 - tables for 4	44	320	3900	Table for 4
2936	28	130	3600	Luxury Parlor Car
4729 - Dome Car (Private)	45-60	na	8500	Silver Scene Dome
1291 - Lounge Car (Private)	30-36	na	5400	Royal Gorge

Notes on North Pole Express tickets:
This year we will sell tickets as follows: Cars 801, 801, 803, 4966, 112, 2936, and 850 will sell individual tickets beginning June 8th (approximately 300 seats per train)

Cars 741, 741 Lounge, and 301 are only sold as private cars and will be up for sale beginning June 8th.

Cars 4729 (Silver Scene Dome Car), and 1291 (Royal Gorge Lounge Car) will be sold only as Private Cars beginning June 8th. In addition, these two cars can be booked together (up to 100 people), and have options for extra onboard amenities such as beverages and food. These cars are also available for limited non-North Pole Express programming (think company party, family reunion).
Those interested in these two cars should contact the ticket office for more information and details - 435 654 5601.

Important to Know:

Please arrive 30-45 minutes BEFORE Departure. ALL TRAINS LEAVE ON TIME! Allow extra time for weather and traffic in the canyons (Provo Canyon and Parley's Canyon). The train runs in ALL WEATHER.

The Heber Valley Railroad will operate North Pole Express this year at full capacity. Typically, all trains and all cars will be full.

All coaches are heated. Toilets are available on board. All passengers occupying a seat must have an Adult or Child ticket. Infant/lap tickets are required for infants aged 1 and under. Infant's tickets do not have a seat. Infant tickets do receive all the North Pole Express amenities (cocoa, cookie, gift from Santa, water, souvenir mug).

All North Pole Express seats are assigned prior to boarding! If you want to sit near friends or family who have purchased tickets on separate orders, you must contact the ticket office by phone and make these arrangements at least 5 days prior to your scheduled train. Keep in mind that you are purchasing tickets on a specific train coach. If your family/friends purchase tickets on a different coach, we cannot seat you together. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST PURCHASING TICKETS ON A SINGLE ORDER FOR GROUPS WHO WISH TO SIT TOGETHER!

Car seats and strollers are not allowed on the train. Please drop them off at the ticket office when you check in and pick them up there after your return.

Due to the historic nature of our train equipment, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs and walkers on the train. Wheelchair/walker passengers will have to be carried on board by your family/group and seated in our regular seats. We will store wheelchairs/walkers in the ticket office and return them to your boarding steps on the return.

The Heber Valley Railroad does NOT offer refunds for North Pole Express tickets. If trains or tickets must be cancelled, either by us, or by passengers, we will provide a 2 year credit for future train ride tickets.

DO NOT RESELL NORTH POLE EXPRESS TICKETS! DO NOT BUY NORTH POLE EXPRESS TICKETS FROM PRIVATE PARTIES! Call the ticket office if you have questions about this!