​​​​​​Join us for our Annual Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride presented with the City of Southgate.
On Friday, December 5, - The Tree Lighting starts at 5:30 p.m. with City Officials, Caroling, Santa's Arrival on fire truck and the lighting of the Christmas Tree and then the train rides begin at 6:00 p.m.
On Saturday, December 6, - We will wait for the arrival of Santa by fire truck at 5:45 p.m. and then the train rides begin at 6:00 p.m.
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​​Train Ride's by the Great Lake Lives Steamers will take you through a Winter Wonderland of lights and sparkles, donations cheerfully accepted. Train Rides will begin both days at 6:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. and will feature a short train ride to the North Pole and a visit with Santa. 

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Santa's 2025 Christmas Express Train Ride
only at the Southgate track​
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December 5, the event starts at 5:30 PM. Santa arrives by Fire Truck at 5:45 pm.
​December 6, Santa arrives by Fire Truck at 5:45 pm.
 Train rides operate from 6 pm to 9 pm on both days.
Weather Permitting
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The Great Lakes Live Steamers would like to thank everyone that braved the cold weather and long line to make our annual Santa Train Express a success. We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. We hope to see everyone in the spring.
Santa's 2025 Christmas Express Train Ride