Come take a ride on the Santa Train Ride Christmas Trains from November 28th and run through Sunday, December 20th. The East Troy Electric Railroad plans to run their popular round trips to Santa’s Workshop at the Elegant Farmer once again.
Take a magical ride from the East Troy Depot to Santa’s workshop at the Elegant Farmer this Christmas season in 2025 with a Santa Train Ride!
Santa Train Ride Daytime Christmas Trains on
the East Troy Electric Railroad
November 29 and 30,
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21,
9a | 10:30a | Noon | 1:30p | 3p*
*No 3pm train on Sundays.
*Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, all ticket sales are final.
Santa Train Ride Daytime Christmas Train 2025 Ticket Prices
hours per round-trip and they include a visit with Santa, where families and children can have
their photos taken.
Specifically, the total experience is two hours in duration, consisting of 30 minutes on the train to the Elegant Farmer, 1 hour at the Elegant Farmer, and a 30 minute train ride back to the East Troy Depot.
Santa Train Ride Special Evening Trains on
the East Troy Electric Railroad
Fridays: Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19
Saturdays: Nov. 29, Dec. 13, 20
Departure: 5:00 pm
EVERY RIDER NEEDS A TICKETS
Buy your Santa Train tickets online.
Enjoy a magical upgraded experience on Santa’s Special Evening Trains riding our First Class Dining Cars. This adventure is complete with cookies, hot chocolate, adult hot chocolate or a beer. (Note each adult ticket includes one complimentary drink — a shot of Baileys or Peppermint Schnapps for your hot chocolate or the beer from our selection.)
The Santa’s Special ride will take you from the East Troy Depot to Santa’s workshop located at the Elegant Farmer. Here children can visit Santa and take a photo with the jolly elf himself! In addition there will be activities for kids. The trains are heated and bathrooms are available in our East Troy Depot.
The total experience is two hours in duration, consisting of 30 minutes on the train to the Elegant Farmer, 1 hour at the Elegant Farmer, and a 30 minute train ride back to the East Troy Depot.
On the return trip each child will receive a special holiday book and stuffed animal as a memento of this memory-making event.
Tickets go on sale 10/13/2025 at NOON!
Simply sign up online for one of the trains.
Online advanced reservations are required. If you are purchasing in a large group with multiple families please purchase under one reservation. All tickets will be held at Will Call for pickup before your scheduled departure.
**Members – purchase your tickets online using your member number**
Every CHILD and TODDLER ticket holder will receive a gift.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, all ticket sales are final
Upon arrival, you will be asked to remain in your heated vehicle and tune to our radio station (90.9 FM). Groups will be called into the East Troy Depot for check-in and use of our bathroom facilities in an orderly fashion as to not exceed our reduced capacity in the Depot building.
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What is the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum?
The East Troy Railroad Museum operates regular 14-mile round trip excursions from its historic East Troy Depot and Museum to Indianhead Park in Mukwonago, with a stop at the popular Elegant Farmer store and deli. This not-for-profit railroad is operated and managed by over 150 volunteers dedicated to engaging visitors in the heritage of electric interurban railways and trolley systems through restoration, preservation and operation of historic equipment.
For more information, visit www.easttroyrr.org or call 262.642.3263.
