Santa and his elves will be on hand at the St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway the next two Saturdays.
Children may give their wish list and have their picture made in Santa's lap. The Polar Bear Express will be read and Christmas goodies from "Friends of Steam Railroading' will be shared. Santa Express will take off at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Dec. 11 and 18.
A dinner train, featuring a three-course Christmas dinner will be served Dec. 11.
A murder mystery will be held Dec. 31 at 8 p.m., to usher in the new millennium. The four and a half hour mystery and New Year's Eve party will constitute the last ride of the century.
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