Monday, December 1, 2014

SANTA'S WHISTLE STOP TOUR IS ALMOST HERE!


Here are some pictures from last years visit. We are excited to see you.
 
 Santa and the Polar Express Conductor are waiving at the cars
passing by on Iowa Hwy 12 as they approach the Railroad
Museum's roundhouse complex located on the north end
of the Riverside neighborhood in Sioux City, Iowa

 A crowd of visitors greet Santa and the Polar Express Conductor
as the arrive at the Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historict District
roundhouse located at the Railroad Museum, Sioux City, Iowa 
 
 The Polar Express Conductor reading from the book The Polar Express
to a bunch of eager listeners both young AND young at heart.
 
Our 1943 General Electric diesel engine and 1913 Northern Pacific
wood caboose are all decked out in Christmas cheer awaiting
the arrival of Santa and the Polar Express Conductor.
 
 Santa waiting for the girls and boys to file in and have a talk.
 

Excited and eager childern are axiously waiting in line to see Santa.
Most of the buildings have little or no heat so please dress
appropiately for the weather of the day. 

Our wonderful volunteers have been baking their fingers off to help
save you a little time this holiday season. Stop by the Bake Sale tables
and pick up some holiday goodness for your family or business get togethers.
100% of the money raised goes directly into the building fund to continue our
restoration efforts of these railway shop buildings that were originally built in 1917.


Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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