The Santa Train

Saturday, December 8, 2012 the Jersey Central Chapter, in conjunction with Santa and Mrs. Claus is operating a Santa Claus Special for the kids.  The train departs from Raritan NJ at 8:30 AM and also from the westbound platform (off North Avenue) of the Westfield station in Westfield NJ at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There is no afternoon departure from Raritan NJ. The trip features Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus along with a few of Santa's helpers. There are sing-a-longs, candy canes and coloring books for the kids. In addition, each car on the train features a drawing for a trainset; that's ten train sets per trip!

The trains operate west to Highbridge, NJ and back, a two hour trip. Santa pays a visit to each car and is more than happy to pose for pictures with the kids. This year, tickets are only $14.⁰⁰ for adults and $12.⁰⁰ for children age 1 to 12. Children under 1 are FREE. So join Santa and the crew for two hours of fun and Christmas joy!!!

Westfield NJ station is located at between North Avenue and South Avenue at the foot of Summit Avenue. Map There is plenty of free parking on the South Avenue side of the station.  Metered parking is available on the North Avenue side of the station.

Raritan NJ station is located between Thompson Street and Anderson Street, 1/4 mile south of Route 202. Map       NO HANDICAP ACCESS IS AVAILABLE AT RARITAN.

Seating is Limited!  Get your tickets now.  Any available tickets will be sold at the Westfield NJ station the day of the trip, but there will be a $1.00 surcharge per ticket.  No credit card purchases will be available the day of the trip, cash or check only. If you wish to purchase tickets for groups of 10 or more, please call the JCRHS Hotline at (908) 233-3603 or email us at webmaster@jcrhs.org.