Train Rides With Santa – Join us for a Magical Christmas Celebration

πŸ“… Saturday, December 7, 2024 πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
πŸ“… Sunday, December 8, 2024 πŸ•™ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This year, we’ve made some exciting changes to enhance your experience. Along with adding a second day, the most significant one is the introduction of online ticket sales. This convenient feature will save you time and allow you to visit Santa, tour our museum car and see our vendors without the hassle of waiting in long lines. 

For just $3 per person, you can enjoy the basic site entry. Train rides can be purchased as an add-on, with a choice between our open-air gondola or the historic Southern Caboose. Children under 3 years of age enter and ride for free if they can sit in a parent’s lap.  

Train times will be printed on your ticket. Please plan to arrive early; boarding starts 30 minutes before departure. We look forward to seeing you on board for a day of fun, community, and rail heritage!

Site Entry $3.00 / person

Photo by Asley Leggio Farrell

All aboard for a day of holiday magic! Join us for a festive adventure featuring a daily site entry pass, photos with Santa, and a self-guided tour of our museum cars, including the iconic steam locomotive SP 745. Don’t forget to explore unique finds at the LASTA Gift Shop and various other vendors. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun, memories, and holiday cheer! Daily site entry pass.

πŸš‚ Self-guided tour of our museum cars and historic rail equipment
πŸŽ… Photos with Santa
πŸ›οΈ LASTA Gift Shop
πŸ›οΈ ️ Arts and Crafts, food, gifts and other vendors


Add on #1 – Train Ride Gondola $1.00

Photo by Leo Persick

This add-on includes a ticket (reserved time) for our open-air Gondola. Bench seating has been provided for your comfort. All passengers must have the ability to climb vertical stairs.  Children under 3 years old ride free but must sit in the parents lap. Limit one child per paid ticket. 


Add on #2 – Train Ride Caboose $2.00

LASTA Photo

This add-on includes a ticket (reserved time) for our historic Southern Bay Window Caboose. Bench seating has been provided for your comfort. All passengers must have the ability to climb vertical stairs. Children under 3 years old ride free but must sit in the parents lap. Limit one child per paid ticket.



Add on #3 – Cab Ride $32.00

Photo by Sophia Germer | The Times-Picayune

This add-on offers the opportunity to ride in our 1952 EMD locomotive. Your front-row seat provides you with a unique experience and a chance to learn what it takes to operate a locomotive. All passengers must have the ability to climb vertical stairs. A parent must accompany riders under 18 years old.  Riders must comply with all safety requirements – https://lasta.org/cab-ride/


Due to the nature of our Historic equipment, LASTA reserves the right to change the schedule or cancel trains at any time.