PLEASE NOTE: The Steam Locomotive #15 repairs are underway. No date has yet been set to return the locomotive to service. Our Diesel Engine #6 will pull the train on excursions until such time as our Steam Engine is repaired.

Safety precautions and health guidelines are in place for the benefit of both crew members and our passengers. 

Chehalis Centralia Railroad

All Aboard

Santa's Grinchy CHRISTMAS Train

‘Tis the season to have fun! Bring the kids along for this holiday themed train ride and get their Santa pictures in style.

The Grinch has STOLEN OUR TRACKS, but that won’t stop us from celebrating the holiday season at the depot. Bring the kids to this stationary event for some merry times with Santa and the Grinch!

Events

2023 DATES TBA

Fares

TBA

Children 2 years and younger are free.

Dining

Christmas cookies and cocoa will be served on the train.

Accessibility

All trains have limited wheel chair accessibility. Pre-boarding is available. 24 inch passageways. Ramps to Depot and to train. Gravel parking lot. ADA parking & restrooms available. ADA restroom at depot only.
Please give us a call for more details.

The Grinch stole our tracks!

We’ve decided to “Blame the Grinch” for stealing away our tracks. Since we can’t take our train to the North Pole this year, Santa and the Grinch will come to celebrate “Santa’s Grinchy Christmas Train” On the Train — At the Depot!

Cocoa and cookies will be served while kids write letters to give to Santa.  Santa and the Grinch will be available for photos on the platform next to Santa’s sleigh, following the indoor activities.

Tickets will be announced in 2023.

After this stationary event, visit our Depot Gift Shop which offers a variety of holiday blankets, socks, and scarves along with ornaments, toys and gift items that are exclusive to our passengers.

Please arrive ½ hour prior to start time. Free parking available.

Buy Santa’s Grinchy Christmas Train Tickets Here

The Grinch stole our tracks!

We’ve decided to “Blame the Grinch” for stealing away our tracks. Since we can’t take our train to the North Pole this year, Santa and the Grinch will come to celebrate “Santa’s Grinchy Christmas Train” On the Train — At the Depot!

Cocoa and cookies will be served while kids write letters to give to Santa.  Santa and the Grinch will be available for photos on the platform next to Santa’s sleigh, following the indoor activities.

Tickets will be announced in 2023.

After this stationary event, visit our Depot Gift Shop which offers a variety of holiday blankets, socks, and scarves along with ornaments, toys and gift items that are exclusive to our passengers.

Please arrive ½ hour prior to start time. Free parking available.

Buy Santa’s Grinchy Christmas Train Tickets Here

Chehalis Valley Coach Ride Excursion
Twin Oaks Rd
Mt Rainier Vista
River View Coach Ride
Chehalis River View
Chehalis Depot
Chehalis Depot
Tree Farm

Important Message:

Greetings to Railfans and Friends of the Chehalis Centralia Railroad & Museum,

We are so excited to start 2023 Operations that we are planning a few activities while we are awaiting the necessary permission from FRA (Federal Rail Administration) to resume train rides for this year. Please Click on the “Night of Dinner and Music” Event. Tickets are now available for a special “Night of Dinner & Music” on March 25 at 5:00pm. This is a stationary event on the Dinner Train — At the Depot.

We are pleased to announce the full repair of the track damage sustained in the 2022 flood has been completed.

Funds are currently being sought through FEMA and SBA to reimburse the expenses incurred. In the meantime, projects to improve our facilities and the safety of our train operations are underway. The renovation of the #15 Steam Locomotive will resume, pending the acquisition of funds.

— Chehalis Centralia Board of Directors