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Santa Train | Our History | Our Engines | Our Links & Map
Take a one hour, 12 mile round trip over the last remaining portion of the New York Central's Ashtabula to Pittsburgh "High Grade" passenger mainline. The Ashtabula, Carson & Jefferson Scenic Line travels through scenic woodlands and farmland between the quaint village of Jefferson to Carson, a staging yard for Norfolk Southern's coal operation in historic Ashtabula Harbor. We welcome charter inquiries. Group rates available. Download our Santa Train brochure here. 
The AC&J Scenic Line operates from Father's Day weekend in June through the last weekend in October
with the departure times noted on our Schedule page.
Reservations for small groups of under 20 persons are not necessary. We ask Tour operators and larger groups to make reservations at least a week in advance. 
We operate a full-size train with passenger cars built in the mid 1920s. One is a former long-distance
car with air-conditioning. Two others are commuter cars having openable windows and ceiling fans.
Several can be heated for cooler weather. There is one on-board lavatory.
The round trip lasts one hour and covers approximately twelve miles. Travel is through back farm country, crossing over two bridges, through woods and ending at Carson Yard. Many areas seen are undisturbed in over a century of railroading.
Private charters are available weekdays (except Monday) for motor coach tours, church groups, etc. There is a minimum rate. Please inquire for details. On board snacks and souvenirs are available in our club car. Due to the age of our equipment, the AC&J is not handicap accessible. | ||||||
