The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum’s Santa Train leaves the depot in North Judson for a one-hour ride through the countryside. Passengers visit with Santa and take family photos, and every child on board gets a gift from Santa.
Seating includes Coach, Economy Coach, the First Class Lounge in a 1924 Monon business car, First Class private rooms for up to three and a private car for up to 15. First Class includes light refreshments. Children 2 and under ride free on a lap, and online tickets carry a booking fee. There are no working restrooms on the train, and trains run rain or shine.
The museum runs on Central time, an hour behind Indianapolis. Trains leave at 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Central time on each date.