Santa Celebration

28 & 29 November 2009
Please note that activities are subject to change.

Join in all the fun when Santa makes a very special stop at The Workshops Rail Museum before the Christmas season starts.

Become an Annual Pass Member and enjoy 12 months unlimited entry plus many other benefits.

Event Activities

Visit Santa and tell him what you would like for Christmas.
Free jumping castle and land train rides.
Receive a free Workshops Rail Museum balloon and tattoo.
Make some special Christmas art and craft at Creation Station.
View the screening of the The Polar Express in the Museum Theatrette.
Try your hand at driving a big, rumbling train on a simulator.
Relive the romance of rail with beautifully restored heritage locomotives and carriages.
Become a 'Nipper' for the day and play in the bright, colourful and educational Nippers Railway.
Step back in time as you see sparks fly on a Behind the Scenes Tour of the Working Workshops. Remember, it's a real Workshop, so for your safety enclosed footwear is required.

Plus, get into the Christmas spirit with Christmas at The Workshops, 29 November to 13 December 2009.

Santa Celebration Steam Train

Sunday 29 November 2009

Santa Celebration Steam Train 1 (departs 10am) Sold out!
Santa Celebration Steam Train 2 (departs 1pm) Extra steam train by popular demand!

Get into the festive spirit with the Santa Celebration Steam Train 2! Departing from The Workshops Rail Museum Platform, take a one and a half hour trip through the scenic South East Queensland country side before returning to the Museum to meet Santa and enjoy the Christmas themed activities. Please note that Steam Train ticket does not include Museum and Santa Celebration entry.
Download the Santa Celebration Steam Train 2 Booking Form [new window 366 KB PDF].

Picnic Hamper

Enjoy a picnic lunch with the family at Santa Celebration. Hampers include wraps, cakes/slices, fruit, juice or water, and a treat. Base Hampers cater for a family of four and grow to include more people for an additional charge. Orders must be received by Friday 20 November 2009.
Download a Santa Celebration Picnic Hamper Order Form [new window 361 KB PDF].