Christmas Express returns this weekend

Santa and members of his entourage will spread Christmas cheer aboard East Troy Electric Railroad’s Christmas Express, which runs Dec.  8-9.

The East Troy Electric Railroad’s Christmas Express train will return Dec. 8-9.

Guests will board meticulously restored Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad cars, originally built in the 1940s, for the 10-mile round-trip jaunt from East Troy to Mukwonago.

The heated Pullman cars will be decorated for the event, which features caroling, story reading and a special visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Children will also receive a gift from the railroad.

Tickets are $12.50 for adults; $10.50 for seniors 65 and older; $8 for children 3-11 and free for children younger than 3. Guests can receive a $2 discount with a donation of a non-perishable food item earmarked for the East Troy Food Pantry.

For more information, contact the East Troy Electric Railroad at 642-3263 or go to www.easttroyrr.org.

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