Arctic Express Christmas Train

251-978-3050. www.waleswest.com. Admission charged. Wales West RV Resort & Light Railways--Christmas at the Wales West Light Railway is a special family time. The entire railway and surrounding park grounds are totally decorated with more than 1,000,000 lights, figures, blow-ups and miles of ribbon and garlands. The steam powered totally decorated train (Arctic Express) leaves the main station for a mile-long trip through a wonderland of lights to the North Pole and return. Once at the North Pole the children will be able to visit with Santa in the winter wonderland barn while parents and grand parents take pictures. Each child receives a handmade wooden locomotive made at the railway as part of their visit. They can decorate it at the arts and crafts table before re-boarding the train. Upon returning to the main station everyone is treated to hot coco, cookies,and candy canes in the hospitality tent. The children can play with the large Thomas The Tank train tables while the adults relax or shop in the unique gift shop or tea room. Weekends from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for groups and walk-ins. General public hours: Sat. & Sun., 1-9 p.m. During the last two weeks, the event is open daily from 4-9 p.m.