Santa Arrives on a Train in Hamburg this Weekend

Get ready kids!! He's watching and now he's on his way for a sneak preview! Santa Claus is coming to Hamburg this weekend via steam locomotive!

This Saturday (December 2) Santa Claus will make his way to the Village of Hamburg’s historic Erie Railroad Depot at the corner of Scott and Union Streets. St. Nick will arrive at 9:30am aboard a train pulled by "Viscose Company" #6, a 1925 0-4-0 steam locomotive. Santa will then make his way inside the depot to Artcraft Toy Trains where he’ll meet with children until 5pm. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to take free pictures with Santa.

As of Monday, the forecast looks perfect for the family to enjoy a step back in time and the perfect chance to get that Holiday spirit!

Once Santa arrives, short train rides on the Holiday Steam Express to Water Valley will depart the Hamburg Depot on Saturday, December 2nd, Sunday, December 3rd. Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th at 10am, 12 Noon, 2p & 4p. The cost for the 40 minute rides (5.68 mile round trip) is $20 per person. Children will receive a small gift as part of their ticket. Tickets may be purchased online at BCJRailroad.com or at Artcraft Toy Trains.