Next stop: the holidays
Holiday celebrations, parades and reunions
Holiday events, street parades and family reunions. The old-fashioned steam-train look of the locomotive, the ringing bell and the trailing little caboose fit right into the season.
Why Choo Choo Express
Why the train fits holiday events
The look of a real train
An old-fashioned steam train look, authentic gondola freight cars and a trailing little caboose.
Bell and horn included
The ringing bell and blowing horn are part of every ride.
Engineer gear
For added atmosphere we can dress up in train gear and engineer hats.
Holiday minimums
Minimums may be 1 or 2 hours depending on season or holidays — book early for holiday dates.
Booking considerations
Before you book
- Holiday dates fill quickly; a $100 deposit reserves a conductor and train for hourly bookings.
- We generally do not operate in rain; light rain may be tolerable.
- Weather cancellations can be made no sooner than 48 hours in advance of start time.
For organizers & committees
- Certificate of Insurance (COI) available on request — we can name your school, church or city as additional insured.
- W-9 and itemized invoices provided for purchase orders and district or corporate accounting.
- Tax-exempt organizations: send your exemption certificate with your booking request.
- Purchase orders, checks and major credit cards accepted (4% added on credit cards).
FAQs
Questions we get
- Can the train be in a parade?
- Street parades are among the events we serve. Some public streets may require a permit — check with your city.
- What happens if the weather turns?
- Bad weather events receive full credit or can be rescheduled. Rain cancellation refunds depend on when the cancellation is made.
- Is the caboose part of the Mini Freight Train?
- Yes — the Mini Freight Train includes the locomotive, gondola freight cars and a trailing little caboose.
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Your event is the next stop
Tell us the date, the place and the crowd — we will bring the train.