The Polar Express, operated by the Catskill Mountain Railroad, crosses Washington Avenue in Kingston, N.Y., in this photo from Dec. 9, 2014.

Maintaining the spirit of its day, the cars on the Polar Express are fully restored with modern amenities. You can choose your experience by steam or diesel, as well as select the class of service.

Catskill Mountain Railroad's Polar Express Train will run from through Dec. 29.

KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Catskill Mountain Railroad’s “Polar Express” returns from Nov. 18 to Dec. 28 after a two-year COVID-19-related hiatus. The train ride is set to the sounds of … ...

Tara Lynn and her family recently enjoyed a special Polar Express train ride in the mountains of North Carolina. Check out her experience and find out how early you need to buy tickets.

Tara Lynn and her family recently enjoyed a special Polar Express train ride in the mountains of North Carolina. Check out her experience and find out how early you need to buy tickets.

The Polar Express Train Ride: Through Dec. 31 with Smoky Mountain Railroad, 45 Mitchell St., Bryson City. Enjoy cocoa and a treat while listening to story of “The Polar Express.” ...

In the movie: Corkscrew Mountain is yet another creative location along the Polar Express’s journey which consists of a conical-shaped mountain with railroad tracks that spiral around it like a ...

A recent ride on Mount Hood Railroad’s “Polar Express” in Hood River featured staff reading from the book that tells the story of a young boy’s fantastical train ride to the North Pole.