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All aboard ‘The Polar Express’

Children keep an eye out for Santa Claus as the Polar Express begins its journey to the “North Pole” on the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in Portland, Maine. (Robert Bukaty / Associated Press)
Children keep an eye out for Santa Claus as the Polar Express begins its journey to the “North Pole” on the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in Portland, Maine. (Robert Bukaty / Associated Press)
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For a trip to the North Pole, there’s no finer way to travel than on board the Polar Express.

Railroads around the country offer seasonal trips to see Santa between Thanksgiving and Christmas, including the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. and Museum.

The festively decorated train offers passengers hot chocolate and cookies and a reading of “The Polar Express” during its one-mile journey along Casco Bay.

Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved story of one young boy’s magical winter journey won the Caldecott Medal in 1986.