The volunteers of the Midwest Central Railroad want to thank everyone who has purchased tickets for this event in the past and have supported the MCRR in its mission "...to preserve and commemorate railway heritage for the educational benefit and enjoyment for current and future generations."

RAILFANS: We have some locomotive specific pictures at the end of this page.

1. "Click" on your train time. This will link to the correct folder on our storage website, picasaweb.google.com

2. "Click" on your photo then "click" on the DOWNLOAD button located above the picture.

3. Depending on your web browser, there will be a "pop up" window that will allow you to save the picture.

NOTE: Due to lighting conditions, some pictures are slightly blurred; we apologize for this  inconvenience.

What happens at the Midwest Central Railroad's North Pole Express? Scroll through the following portion of the page to find out what happened at North Pole Express 2010.

After parking their cars at the north end of McMillan Park, North Pole Express riders walk towards the North Station.

Our riders check in with staff to pick up their tickets and learn of their passenger car for the trip to the "North Pole."

As the next train's riders start to gather at the North Station, in the distance they hear the rumble from one of several locomotives owned and operated by the MCRR.

For example, in 2010, the 9 (Lima three truck Class C Shay), the 6 (Baldwin 2-6-0), and 14 (Plymouth Locomotive Works diesel) all participated in the NPE trains. 66% of the trains were pulled by the 9, 23% were pulled by the 6, and 11% were pulled by the 14. In a perfect world, all the trains would be pulled by one locomotive, but numerous challenges kept one engine from dominating the action.

Most riders will witness this scene -- the 9 or the 6 chugging up the hill with its passenger cars ready to take riders to the "North Pole."

This is the view from the fireman's side of the locomotive as it approaches the North Station.

A few riders await their companions before boarding the train.

The train crew chat amongst themselves awaiting the last few passengers to board. Our staff is here to insure your well being and enjoyment of the entire North Pole Express experience!

The train circles the park at least 1.5 times before pulling into the "North Pole" (usually known as the South Station.).

The snow princess is one of the first sights seen by passengers as they disembark at the "North Pole."

The children line up to get their chance to visit Santa in the caboose.

Santa having his picture taken by a proud parent.

Leaving the Santa caboose.

It is the "North Pole" and, despite the infrared heaters, it can get a bit cold. Hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies are available for the participants.

Standing in front of a baggage cart loaded with presents, a young rider has a big smile as her parents take a picture.

The North Pole has a crafts room where children can make paper ornaments and other items.

A well-stocked, railroad-oriented gift shop is available.