Polar Express tickets going fast

In its third season, the all-ages Polar Express train ride from the frosty Northern Nevada landscape to the North Pole has won the hearts and minds of thousands of children and families.

This year the V&T doubled the number of train rides for this season. With the added trains, remaining coach tickets are available Nov. 24, Dec. 1, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, all departing at 8pm.

Set to “The Polar Express” motion picture soundtrack, pajama-clad children can relive the magical story on the Virginia & Truckee. During the journey, the conductor will punch tickets and chefs will serve hot chocolate, followed by a reading of Van Allsburg’s classic. At the North Pole, Santa will step aboard and greet the children.

The V&T’s engine and holiday decorated passenger cars leave the Carson City Eastgate Depot (seven miles east of downtown Carson City) and travel nearly two miles before stopping at Santa’s mythical North Pole retreat.

The limited coach tickets are $38 for adults and $29 for children (free for children under 2 who sit on a lap). The train Nov. 22-Dec. 22 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with departure times of 5pm, 6:30pm and 8pm.

To purchase tickets, call 877.724.5007.