A steam engine leads the way, pulling train cars filled with children anxious to see Santa and get “the first gift of Christmas” first popularized by The Polar Express book by Chris Van Allsburg.

The Polar Express was modeled after a real train. It doesn’t take passengers directly to the North Pole, but a real-life version of the Polar Express does exist in Owosso, Michigan. When looking ...

Cast members dance to "Hot Chocolate" in 2022 on "The Polar Express Train Ride," which runs out ... the engine over there comes out — it's not real steam – the kids scream, and they all ...

Through Monday, the Pullman National Historical Park’s model train experience features Lionel trains and an expanded Polar Express exhibit to showcase the role the historic neighborhood played ...