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Ashtabula, Carson & Jefferson Scenic Railroad
Schedule: 2008 Santa Train"



ASHTABULA, CARSON & JEFFERSON SCENIC RAILWAY

Santa on the Train Three Saturdays

Nov. 29, Dec. 6, and Dec. 13, 2008

Departure Times:

11:00am - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fares:

Adult (13 and up) $12.00

Children (2 to 12 years) $8.00 Under 2 are free when held, no car seats.

Groups wishing to be seated together must order tickets at the same time.

Group rates not offered on special events.

Prepaid reservations required, no walk-up available on day of event.













The train ride aboard the "Carson Express" is approximately 1-hour round trip, traveling north to Carson Yard "The North Pole". Santa's village has been set up there and as the train pulls in Santa will waive to all before boarding with Mrs. Clause and helpers. Visiting with all on the return trip and presenting a small gift to each child. The very small ones receive animal crackers. Time is available for picture taking with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their helpers at the depot.

All coaches are decorated for the season, are enclosed and heated. There is one lavatory available after leaving town, Port-a-Johns are at the station.
  • GROUP SEATING - Parties wishing to sit together must order all tickets at the same time. Unfortunately, later add-ons are not possible.

  • PAID RESERVATIONS are available beginning Monday September 8th and regular weekends at our ticket through October 26th season end.

  • PHONE RESERVATIONS - begin on October 1st by calling 440/576-6346 Weekdays 9:00am to 6:00pm and weekends Noon to 3:30pm

  • FINAL DAY FOR PHONE RESERVATIONS:
    • Friday November 28th for departure on Saturday Nov 29th
    • Friday December 5th for departure on Saturday Dec 6th
    • Friday December 12th for departure on Saturday Dec 12th


  • MAILED IN RESERVATIONS - All mailed reservations must be received by Wednesday November 26th regardless of date selected.

  • TICKET SALES BECOME FINAL 48 HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, There are no exchanges or refunds on the day of departure.

  • INTERNET SITE is NOT SECURE please do not use it for reservations or payment, call us for information and purchasing your tickets.

  • Answering machine messages are returned be sure to leave a full phone number including the area code so we may reach you. And do not leave credit card numbers for reservation payment. We'll get back to you.

  • All Seating is on a first come basis.

  • Weather Considerations - This event will be run unless the weather becomes extreme and it is not possible to safely operate a passenger train. At that time the day's event will be canceled.

  • All ticket holders of record will be notified and prepaid reservations will be refunded either by check or credit/debit card depending upon the original payment method. A contact phone number is important. No cash refunds are given.