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Photos provided by Heart of Dixie Railroad<br />
Once the conductor calls “all aboard,”<br />
on the North Pole Express, children and<br />
parents gather in a holiday-decorated train<br />
car. As the train pulls from the station, they<br />
sing along with Christmas Carols. A whimsical<br />
holiday story is told as the train makes<br />
its way to Santa’s house. Lights on the train<br />
begin to dim as bright lights shine at the<br />
North Pole.<br />
When the train stops, Santa and Mrs.<br />
Claus are waiting with waving hands to welcome<br />
the children to the North Pole. Along<br />
with elves, Santa and Mrs. Claus board the<br />
train to visit families and take photos with<br />
every child.<br />
After visiting with Santa, chocolate<br />
drinks and sweet treats are served. Each<br />
child receives a Christmas keepsake. As the<br />
train departs back to the station, families<br />
relax and listen to music. Children can wear<br />
pajamas for the train rides.<br />
This year, five coach cars are available,<br />
and two first class cars, Silver Maple and<br />
Santa Fe, offer extras. On first class cars,<br />
the chocolate drink is served in a souvenir<br />
mug, and children receive a quality keepsake<br />
ornament and a glow stick.<br />
While lower Eagle and upper dome coach<br />
seats are comfortable, the upper level is<br />
covered by a glass planetarium dome with<br />
all the seats facing one direction. Guests<br />
travel by starlight and have a good view of<br />
the North Pole lights. Check the website for<br />
details on each of the cars.<br />
All ticket sales are in advance with sales<br />
beginning in July. The North Pole Express<br />
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