Reindeer Express: The Ultimate Holiday Train Ride

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2026 REINDEER EXPRESS

All aboard for the ultimate holiday train ride! Create a new family tradition aboard the Reindeer Express! This magical, 75-minute holiday adventure travels aboard the historic Nickel Plate Express from Forest Park in Noblesville. Enjoy festive music, holiday treats, a special letter-to-Santa activity and a visit from Santa himself! Your Reindeer Express experience includes:

A 75-minute round-trip train ride

A visit with Santa

A holiday cookie for each guest

Chocolate milk in Standard Class

Hot chocolate in Platinum Class, Diamond Class and the Private Caboose

A letter-to-Santa activity, complete with delivery to the North Pole Post Office

Festive music and plenty of holiday cheer Choose Your Holiday Experience Standard Class Comfortable coach seating sold in groups of two or four. Standard Class guests receive chocolate milk and a holiday cookie. Children ages two and younger may ride as a lap child in Standard Class with an infant ticket. Platinum Class Reserve a private table for up to four guests and enjoy hot chocolate, a holiday cookie and all Reindeer Express activities. Diamond Class Our top-of-the-line experience includes a private table for two or four guests, priority boarding, hot chocolate served in a commemorative mug and a holiday cookie. Private Caboose Bring up to 20 family members or friends aboard your own historic Monon caboose! Enjoy hot chocolate, a holiday treat tower, festive décor and a special Santa visit before departure. Boarding Location Hobbs Station at Forest Park 825 Forest Park Drive Noblesville, IN 46060 Free parking is available throughout Forest Park. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. Train doors close five minutes before departure, and late arrivals cannot be rebooked or refunded. All departure times are listed in Eastern Time. November rides offer the lowest ticket prices. Peak and off-peak pricing will be reflected during checkout. Please note that passenger seating is located upstairs and the passenger cars are not wheelchair accessible. Table seating does not permit lap children. Children ages two and younger riding in Platinum or Diamond Class must have their own ticket and be able to sit safely in their own seat. Tickets for this beloved holiday tradition sell quickly. Gather your favorite people, put on your festive attire and make memories aboard the 2026 Reindeer Express!

From Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad (Nickel Plate Express)