Santa Claus will once again visit Northeast Indiana, Southeastern Michigan, and Western Ohio this season aboard the Cameron Christmas Train, arriving the week before Thanksgiving to spread holiday cheer and deliver gifts to families in towns along the route.
Powered by Cameron Health, with additional support from Cardinal Glass, Hillsdale Meijer store, and Hillsdale College, the train will be operated by the Indiana Northeastern Railroad, Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, and Little River Railroad. Saturday’s train will also feature Little River’s signature steam locomotive, No. 110.
“Last year’s inaugural Cameron Christmas Train was a remarkable experience and the perfect way to combine our culture and history with the spirit of the holiday season,” said Angie Logan, President and CEO of Cameron Health. “This event directly connects Cameron with the communities we serve, and families at each stop will once again be able to see Santa arrive by train, meet his helpers, and receive gifts at each stop along the way.”
CAMERON CHRISTMAS TRAIN SCHEDULE
-
Thursday, November 20 – Edon, Ohio to South Milford, Indiana
-
Friday, November 21 – Pleasant Lake, Indiana to Reading, Michigan
-
Saturday, November 22 – Hillsdale to Coldwater, Michigan
In 2024, the event served more than 8,000 residents and reached over 250,000 spectators in person and online. This year’s expanded schedule is expected to draw even larger crowds, with Santa’s journey stretching across three festive evenings. A full schedule will be released on November 6th, 2025.
“Railroading already carries with it a special kind of magic and it is never more true than during the holidays,” said Kelly Lynch, Executive Director of the Fort Wayne Railroad. “Partnering with Cameron Health and our new sponsors makes this event more than just a passing spectacle — it’s a way for families to make new memories together and kick off the holiday season. And those who see Santa’s train can continue the tradition by joining us aboard the Indiana Christmas Train in December.”
RIDE THE INDIANA CHRISTMAS TRAIN IN DECEMBER
Tickets for the Indiana Christmas Train are on sale now at indianarails.org. Departing from Pleasant Lake, Indiana, these 1.5-hour excursions offer a festive journey through the winter countryside, featuring twinkling lights, music, and holiday magic.
Available accommodations include Deluxe Coach, First Class, Family Packages, and Private Suites. A limited number of new tickets have just been added in Deluxe Coach and First Class.
Guests can also enjoy themed experiences such as the Christmas Cocktail Class (for adults only), a Private Lounge for groups of up to 15, exclusive Pullman Lounge and Pullman Table dates.
ABOUT CAMERON HEALTH
Cameron Health is a trusted, independent, not-for-profit hospital system serving northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southern Michigan.
Cameron focuses on whole-person wellness through community partnerships, innovation, and compassionate relationships, with values rooted in inclusion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Discover more about its mission at cameronhealth.com.
ABOUT THE FORT WAYNE RAILROAD
For over 50 years, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has created unique and memorable experiences celebrating the Golden Age of Railroading — a transformative era of American transportation, innovation, and connectivity spanning the 1930s to the 1950s. In 2023, its rail tourism partnership with the Indiana Northeastern Railroad Company, the Indiana Rail Experience, was named Indiana’s Best New Experience by Visit Indiana. Since 2022, its events have generated an economic impact of over $5 million on Northeast Indiana.
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s operations are made possible entirely by volunteers and funded through ticket sales, memberships, donations, grants, and sponsorships. For more information, visit fortwaynerailroad.org.
The Indiana Rail Experience is a celebration of our region’s remarkable railroad history and made possible through a special partnership with the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society and the Indiana Northeastern Railroad.
