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Railroad Tours on the Providence & Worcester Railroad Blackstone Valley Scenic Railway Tours 175 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Phone: (401) 724-2200, 1-800-454-2882 Fax: (401) 724-1342 Email

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Cost is $35 per adult and child. Click here to purchase tickets Blackstone Valley Polar Express Title Sponsor Siver Bell Sponsor: 2008 Tickets On Sale Now! 2007 Highlights | 2006 Highlights November 8, 9, 15, 16, 23, 2008 Two 90 minute trips daily, 10:45am and 1:45pm The Blackstone Valley Polar Express leaves from the Ann & Hope in Cumberland and features A story presentation of The Polar Express Hot Chocolate & Cookies A Visit from Santa Sing-a-Long, Coloring Books and Crayons A Special Christmas Remembrance Cost is $35 per adult and $35 per child. Click here to purchase tickets Blackstone Valley Fall Foliage & Shopping Train Excursion to Putnam, CT. Saturday, October 25, 2008 Departs 9am from Ann & Hope Outlet Stores, Cumberland, RI 2 1/2 - 3 hour visit in Putnam return to Cumberland by 4PM $58.00 Observation Car and Luxury Coach Car $53.00 Dining Car $48.00 Coach Car $28.00 Obstructed View Seating and Children under 16 Click here to purchase tickets Testimonials "Thank you so much for the email. My husband and I have wanted to send you a whopping thank you for the most wonderful polar express experience. It was just magical, and we have been sharing our experience with all our family and friends. You did such a tremendous job!! The gold tickets, the very handsome conductor who took the time to speak with and take a photo with all the children. We have a beautiful photo of our two grandsons with the conductor, and he even had the lamp!!! Our hostess was just so funny and kind with all the children--we were in the dining car. The hot chocolate was actually hot and the cookies were scrumptious. The commemorative teacups are great, and we all are still using them. Santa and Mrs. Claus were just gorgeous with the elegant red velvet clothing. My grandson who just turned nine stated, "Nana, I think he is the real Santa!" And, Santa asked him to leave the same cookies as last year. He & his brother called home (CT) right after the ride to tell their parents they had to get the same cookies. Santa was the epitome of the true Santa, kind with all the children, a sparkle in his amazing eyes and beautiful red cheeks. We also have a great photo with Santa that we'll always treasure. Cannot ever thank you enough for such an amazing adventure. Our grandsons will have such a beautiful memory for the rest of their lives, thanks to you all. Everyone did such a fine job--right down. to the young helpers--and our wonderful chef!! You covered it all! We cannot thank you enough. It is so obvious that everyone involved put their whole heart and soul into the effort. Thank you doesn't quite cover our tremendous appreciation. Merry Christmas to you all!! Thank you for giving us such a very special and precious memory." The Caldwells Dear Polar Express Crew: Thank you for providing an extraordinary experience on the Polar Express tour! Our 7 year old daughter Victoria was surprised, amazed and has told family and friends, "she has met the REAL Santa and Mrs. Claus!" Thank you so much for a truly magically experience! Warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas! The P. Family   First of all, I want to begin by saying how wonderful our experience on the Polar Express was. My sister and our grandsons went and truly enjoyed it! The ticket was the "show and tell" at pre-school the following week. The boys had a great time. Bob Billington was so awesome with the children, one of my grandsons has a great love of trains and the opportunity to hold the lantern was truly his highlight! The time with Santa and Mrs Claus--they were awesome too. They patiently sat in the tent for photo sessions and were so very cordial and wonderful with the children. We have some very awesome pictures. Thank you and Kudos to everyone involved -- it was truly a magical experience for the children (and for grandmothers as well!!) Jan LeClair 2007 Highlights | 2006 Highlights If you would like to provide comments about your trip on the Express this year, please email us.

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