Passengers in Santa hats get ready for a ride on the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad during the Winter Steam Train run in 2018. Jeff Cook, left, from Vancouver, rode the train with 19 members of his family.
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is hosting its final weekend of Christmas Tree Excursions. The railroad will be offering three diesel runs on Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 22. The 1941 engine will depart from the station — located at 207 N Railroad Ave., Yacolt — at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. This will be an opportunity to pick out your Christmas tree as Santa will have presents for each child and refreshments for all. The supply of trees will be limited on these runs as they are the last of the season. Trains leave punctually so it is asked that you arrive at the station 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.
Family packages for the runs include four passenger tickets and a tree of choice. Douglas fir packages are $85 while Nordmann and Noble Fir are $105. Add an additional tree starting at $35 and add an additional rider for $12 to $22 depending on age and date. Tickets are available in advance online at bycx.org or by calling (360) 686-3559. All seats reserved prior to departure date hold an inside seat if you choose; same-day tickets must be purchased at the station. Call for availability.
