Candy Cane Express Train

The Virginia & Truckee is excited to bring back our highly popular Candy Cane Express service for Christmas 2023! Following rails that have carried loved ones home for the holidays for 150 years, your train will take you from the cheerful and picturesque holiday-time Virginia City through the winter wonderland of the Comstock to Gold Hill.

Features of your train ride you’ll always remember and cherish:

Heated Passenger Cars

Reading of stories and singing of Christmas Carols along the way

Festively decorated exteriors and interiors from locomotive to caboose

Sipping on a complimentary cup of Virginia City’s famous hot chocolate or apple cider

Free cookie!

Spectacular views of a snowy Nevada straight from a postcard

Getting that unique gift from our historic depot or one of the Comstock’s many shops

Free parking across the street

If one is lucky enough, they may see one of our famous Mustangs roaming the hills dressed in a fluffy coat to keep them warm.

Make a lasting Holiday tradition! Reserve your ticket today!

Reservations are required and seating is assigned. Be sure to book early as trains will sell out quickly. Please choose carefully as all sales are final.

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Date: Dec 2,3 & 9,10 & 16,17 & Our Grand Finale Dec 23,24

Time: 12, 1:30 and 3pm (Train depot at various time)

Electric Holiday Train O’ Lights!

Step into a world of holiday wonder as we invite you to embark on a journey like no other aboard the Virginia & Truckee Electric Holiday Train of Lights. Get ready to be captivated by the enchanting sights and sounds of the season as we transform our historic railway into a winter wonderland of sparkling lights and holiday cheer.

It’s Christmas on the Comstock with thousands of LED lights! Here’s a video for you showing the train:

While riding, you and your family gets to enjoy the following:

Heated passenger cars

Complimentary cup of Virginia City’s famous hot chocolate or apple cider

An artfully and beautifully lit train bedecked inside and out with holiday cheer

A real diesel locomotive in the winter snow with a real railroad crew!

Rare night time run along one of the most famous railroads in the world

Seeing Santa’s Workshop at the end of the line in Gold Hill, NV

Seeing Santa make an appearance on the Workshop platform

Watching your kid get excited when Santa reads their name

Finding that unique gift in our depot gift shop

Free parking across the street

As the sun sets and the evening sky darkens, our train comes to life with a breathtaking display of thousands of twinkling lights. Adorning our vintage railcars, the lights create a magical spectacle that’s sure to fill your heart with holiday joy. It’s a sight that will leave you in awe and set the perfect mood for your festive adventure.

Gather your loved ones, bundle up in your coziest winter gear, and climb aboard our festively decorated train. Our vintage railcars have been lovingly restored to their former glory, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for passengers of all ages. Whether you’re sharing the experience with family, friends, or that special someone, the Virginia & Truckee Electric Holiday Train of Lights promises a memorable and heartwarming journey.

Create memories and traditions that last a lifetime! Reserve your ticket today!

Oh yes, bring a coat and dress warm!

Reservations are required and seating is assigned. Be sure to book early as trains will sell out quickly. Please choose carefully as all sales are final.

Buy Tickets

Date: December 1,2 & 8,9 & 15,16 & Our Grand Finale Dec 22,23

Time: 5, 6:30 and 8pm (Train depot at various time)

Location: Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot

165 F Street, Virginia City, Nevada.

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