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Take the family (package includes 2 adult and 2 child (12 & under) tickets) on a magical train ride to the "North Pole"! Ride behind the world famous Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive for Christmas fun for the whole family. Passengers depart from the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009. The "North Pole Express" is an immersive experience for the entire family. Passengers enter the story of the magical "North Pole Express" at the Steam Railroading Institute's Visitor Center in Owosso. Once aboard the train the story continues to "Santa's Village" in Chesaning's "North Pole USA" with hot chocolate served by the Porters. At "Santa's Village" passengers will visit with Santa while exploring on their own for more than an hour. When the locomotive blows a long whistle passenger will board the train for the return trip to the Steam Railroading Institute's Visitor Center. The Saginaw County Fair Grounds holds their winter fair called "Santa's Village at North Pole USA." "North Pole Express" passengers are brought to the Fair Grounds and unload at the Fair Grounds Boarding Platform. "Santa's Village" is housed in a large commercial building on the Fair Grounds site. The building is heated for a very comfortable temperature when wearing a coat or sweater. A variety of attractions will be available in the Village such as live entertainment (puppet show or magic show as an example), Santa Claus, and holiday rides including a Carousel. Visitors can have their pictures taken next to the Authentic "North Pole USA" or with Santa. Admission to "Santa's Village" is included in your North Pole Express package. The train ride is approximately one hour each way with an hour stop at the North Pole. Don't miss out on this magical holiday experience aboard one of the world's most famous steam engine trains. The kids or grandkids will remember this trip forever!

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