Observation Carriage Santa Train Journey
Create enchanted memories for all the family with a festive steam ride on the Santa Train at Strathspey Railway – The home of Highland Steam. Steaming through the beautiful Cairngorm National Park, entertained by our festive elves and a visit from the man himself Santa Claus!
Travel in style in our Art Deco carriage, with panoramic, wrap-around windows, comfy armchairs, a wee dram (butterbeer for the kids) and mince pies, served by the carriage's exclusive, onboard steward.
Children (2-15) on all services, will receive a special pack containing a festive gingerbread man, activity book, souvenir railway bauble and pin badge.
Find out more.
Spot the festive displays, along the line, as you steam through the Highland landscape. Sing along and be entertained by our onboard mischievous elves and say hello to Santa Claus himself!
Children (2-15) on all services, will receive a special pack containing a festive gingerbread man, activity book, souvenir railway bauble and pin badge.
Journey time (Aviemore to Broomhill and return) 1h 30m
Departures available:
12:30 - Take in the wintery landscape, of the Cairngorms National Park, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line.
14:40* – Experience the Highland winter golden hour, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line. As the daylight fades, experience the sparkle of Christmas, on our festive train. *14:40 service unavailable on Friday 6th and 13th.
17:00 – Experience the sparkle of Christmas, on a winter's evening, cosy in our festive trains.
Scheduled dates:
November: Sat 30th
December: Sun 1st, Fri 6th, Sat 7th, Sun 8th, Fri 13th, Sat 14th, Sun 15th, Thurs 19th, Fri 20th, Sat 21st, Sun 22nd, Mon 23rd
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Create enchanted memories for all the family with a festive steam ride on the Santa Train at Strathspey Railway – The home of Highland Steam. Steaming through the beautiful Cairngorm National Park, entertained by our festive elves and a visit from the man himself Santa Claus!
Travel in style in our Art Deco carriage, with panoramic, wrap-around windows, comfy armchairs, a wee dram (butterbeer for the kids) and mince pies, served by the carriage's exclusive, onboard steward.
Children (2-15) on all services, will receive a special pack containing a festive gingerbread man, activity book, souvenir railway bauble and pin badge.
Find out more.
Spot the festive displays, along the line, as you steam through the Highland landscape. Sing along and be entertained by our onboard mischievous elves and say hello to Santa Claus himself!
Children (2-15) on all services, will receive a special pack containing a festive gingerbread man, activity book, souvenir railway bauble and pin badge.
Journey time (Aviemore to Broomhill and return) 1h 30m
Departures available:
12:30 - Take in the wintery landscape, of the Cairngorms National Park, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line.
14:40* – Experience the Highland winter golden hour, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line. As the daylight fades, experience the sparkle of Christmas, on our festive train. *14:40 service unavailable on Friday 6th and 13th.
17:00 – Experience the sparkle of Christmas, on a winter's evening, cosy in our festive trains.
Scheduled dates:
November: Sat 30th
December: Sun 1st, Fri 6th, Sat 7th, Sun 8th, Fri 13th, Sat 14th, Sun 15th, Thurs 19th, Fri 20th, Sat 21st, Sun 22nd, Mon 23rd
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