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A limited number of Polar Express Train Ride tickets will be available to members of the California State Railroad Museum and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park September 27 – 29, 2011. On October 1, tickets go on sale to the general public.

Membership must be current at time of order.  New members must have purchased membership prior to September 15, 2011. Memberships purchased after September 15, will not be eligible for 2011 advance Polar Express Ticket Sales.

Ticket Prices:

Coach:         $32 Adults    *   $22 Children (ages 2-17)
Dining Car:     $38 Adults    *    $28 Children (ages 2-17)
First Class:      $48 Adults    *    $38 Children (ages 2-17)

Based on membership levels, Members can purchase up to 10 tickets during pre-order sales:

September 27th – Engineer / Freight Agent / Trainmaster / Yardmaster /Transcontinental Railroad Club
September 28th – Conductor / Telegrapher / Fireman / Hostler
September 29th – Caboose Club / Handcar Club / Brakeman / Switchman

Membership Advance Ticket Sales begin at 9:00 am each morning, September 27-29, and ends at Midnight each evening
Tickets go on sale to the general public on October 1st.

Ticket Policies:

•     TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
•     There is a $3.00/ticket service fee
•     Max 10 tickets per membership during Member Advance Ticket Sales period
•     Public Ticket Sales start at 9:00 a.m. on October 1st with no limit to number of tickets purchased

Cancellations/Exchanges

•     There is a limited Wait List for tickets
•     There is a $3 per ticket fee for cancellations.
•     Ticket exchanges are based on availability.
Contact (916) 445-8270 for Customer Service. Messages will be answered in the order received.

Resale is not permitted and is unlawful

Our policy strictly prohibits the resale or attempted resale of any ticket for the Polar Express Train Ride. In addition, the use of public advertising - such as but not limited to eBay and Craig's List - to resell tickets is not permitted. Either action will result in the immediate cancellation of the membership.