Santa Express

Developed in 1958, the Santa Claus Express was an electric train that transported visitors through a tiny Christmas village. At the end of the ride, Santa Claus waiting to hear the travelers' wishes. When L.S. Ayres closed, the train was donated to the Indiana State Museum, which continues this holiday tradition today.

Image Courtesy of the Indiana Historical Society. | Date: 1958 | Source: Indiana Historical Society
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