Santa's Lighted Forest is a 55-minute evening train ride through more than 300,000 lights near Georgetown, and Santa comes through the train on every ride before Christmas.
“we do sell out frequently and cannot guarantee seats upon your arrival without a reservation.”
Coach cars are “fully enclosed with bench style seating along either side of the car,” and seating is “first come first serve.” fareharbor.com (booking)
“more than 300,000 twinkling lights illuminate the station, surrounding landscape, and forest alongside the tracks.”
“Tickets are NOT mailed or emailed. Please arrive to the depot 30 minutes prior to departure to pick up your printed tickets. You will not be able to board without these tickets.”
“there are no restrooms on the train itself but, there are restrooms at both stations.”
Santa visits you on the train, so there's no line to stand in. If your kid would rather not meet him, tell Santa when he comes by that your kid is just watching today. Headphones can help.
“We run rain or shine, so please bring a jacket.” It's an evening ride in the mountains in winter.
Call 888-456-6777More about Georgetown Loop Railroad: Santa's Lighted Forest
Coach for the Nov 6, 5 pm ride: adults (11+) $44.52, kids 1 to 10 $32.86, under 12 months free, fees included. Prices can change by date.
In Coach you can bring sack lunches and non-alcoholic drinks. Parlor and club cars have tables, snacks and a drink, at per-table prices.
Changes and cancellations need 48 hours' notice by phone; inside 48 hours there's no refund unless you bought Trip Protection.
Parlor cars have booth seating at tables for 3 or 4, and kids 12 months and up need their own seat there. The Tahoe club car has bigger windows for the lights.
Coach cars are wheelchair accessible; tell the reservation agent so they can plan for it. The Waldorf and Tahoe cars aren't accessible.
“For special accommodations, please call to make your reservation”: 888-456-6777.
Only ADA service animals ride the train.
The Silver Plume station is closed in winter; the holiday train leaves from Devil's Gate in Georgetown.
