photos by Todd Newcomer

Pajamas were all the rage at the D&SNGRR train depot Saturday evening as both parents and children alike waited anxiously for the arrival of the Polar Express. The classic childrens book and movie came to life when the train engine roared into the station just as the sun set and the temperatures dropped. Hot chocolate was the first order of business as the train passengers settled into their seats. The story of the Polar Express resonated through the loud speakers as the locomotive made its way toward the North Pole. After the story concluded and the Christmas carols ended, Santa Claus emerged alongside the railroad in a flurry of excitement as the train finally arrived at the North Pole.