HOLIDAY LIGHTS EXPRESS

Experience the magic of riding aboard our festively decorated, 100-year-old heated coaches, each of which is covered in thousands of holiday lights! Many of our trackside neighbors also decorate their homes and yards for our passengers to enjoy during this 1-hour evening trip through the Red Clay Valley.

NOTE: This excursion does not feature a visit from Santa Claus. Santa rides the train and visits with children only on the Santa Claus Express.

This event is powered by one of our historic first-generation diesel locomotives.

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RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Reservation Policy

THIS EVENT HAS ASSIGNED SEATING
Seating Policy

Holiday Lights Express
Photo: Steve Barry

SCHEDULE

DEPARTURE DATES & TIMES
Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

Friday, December 6

5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Saturday, December 7

6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Sunday, December 8

6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Wednesday, December 11

5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Thursday, December 12

5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Friday, December 13

5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Saturday, December 14

6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Sunday, December 15

6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Wednesday, December 18

5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Thursday, December 19

5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Friday, December 20

5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Saturday, December 21

6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Sunday, December 22

6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Monday, December 23

6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Thursday, December 26

5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Friday, December 27

5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Saturday, December 28

5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Sunday, December 29

5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM

 

Monday, December 30

5:00 & 6:30 PM

 

FARES

COACH SEATING

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Adults:

$19

Seniors (60+):

$18

Children (2-12):

$17

Toddler (under 2):

FREE

CABOOSE RENTAL

Groups of 15-20 people can rent one of our red cabooses to have a private party aboard the train. Learn more about caboose rentals

$325

PARLOR CAR RENTAL

Larger groups (between 20 and 40 people) can rent our Parlor Car to have a private party aboard the train. The Parlor Car is a larger space with plenty of room to set up food and beverages for your party. Learn more about renting the Parlor Car.

$550

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All trains operate rain or shine. The railroad reserves the right to substitute coaches and/or motive power as operating conditions demand and to make modifications to the schedule without prior notice. We have limited accessibility for handicapped persons. All buildings have wheelchair ramps and we have a wheelchair lift to board the train at Greenbank Station. However, there is no wheelchair lift available at any of our stops, including the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove and Hockessin. Train doorways are only 24-inches wide and there is limited space for wheelchair storage on the train.

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