If you thought you missed out on a chance to ride the North Pole Express, a Christmas theme train excursion from downtown Owosso to Ashley, you may have another chance.
The Steam Railroading Institute announced late Tuesday afternoon that the North Pole Express, featuring the Pere Marquette 1225 steam train, has added two additional dates to its schedule, Dec. 6 and 13.
Some seats were still available early Wednesday morning.
When tickets for the previously scheduled excursions were posted in July, they sold out within an hour.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are $80 or $105 per person in coach or deluxe. Club tables for four are $500. A caboose can be rented for up to 12 people at $2,200, or parties of up to 26 can rent a private car for $6,200 with champagne and baileys provided.
Where does the North Pole Express go?
The 4½-hour excursions, typically pulled by the famed Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive, which was adapted to animation for the “Polar Express” movie starring Tom Hanks, steam out of town starting the weekend of Nov. 23.