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Since 2010 12,000+ Guests Each Season Cost: Free - Compliments of The Williams Family Reservations Required Dec 4 & 5, 11 & 12

All Aboard The Christmas Express for a Magical Holiday Evening!

Our way of giving back to the community

December 4th & 5th, 11th & 12th.

Each December, Western Elite & The Williams Family welcome over 12,000 guests aboard the Christmas Express — our customers, our employees and their families, and friends from across Southern Nevada. We’ll transport you and your family from our rural property to The North Pole and beyond. Along the way the sights, sounds and smells of a country Christmas will come to life before your very eyes.

It’s an escape to the star-filled skies of Lincoln County — located just 60 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada — for a spectacular journey that will be the highlight of your season.

What began in 2010 as a small gathering on our family ranch has grown into an evening the Williams family and the Western Elite team plan, build, and host from scratch every year. Preparation starts three months out with a small crew, and on event nights about 120 volunteers bring it all to life — and true to who we are, many of the sets and props are built from materials reclaimed through our recycling operations.

And every train ride, every bowl of chili, and every cup of hot chocolate is completely free for every guest.

We’ll see you this December!

The Williams family gathered in the Christmas Express sleigh at the Lincoln County ranch Our Story The Williams Family Open the book ›

What's included

Everything below is compliments of the Williams family

Food and festivities for the entire family, included with your reservation.

Christmas Express train ride
Chili, hot dogs & cookies
Hot chocolate
Hay & carriage rides
Live nativity scene
Photo opportunities

Free tickets. No admission fee. No charge, period.

Plan your evening

Train times, directions & the property

Christmas Express activity map of the Western Elite property
Activity map — click to enlarge

Train rides

5:00 pm
Gates open. Bundle up — it gets cold fast once the sun drops.
5:30 pm
First train departs, then every 15 minutes.
9:00 pm
Last train leaves.

You'll get an approximate train boarding time when you check in at the entrance.

Getting here

  1. Go north on I-15 to Apex.
  2. Take exit 64 at Love's Truck Stop and turn left toward Pioche / Ely.
  3. Continue 42 miles from the exit.
  4. Turn left into the property at the large bronze eagle statue and blue dumpster.
Physical address US Hwy 93, Mile Marker 8
Lincoln County, Nevada

Get driving directions →

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Meet the creator & see the experience

The creator of Western Elite’s Christmas Express

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The Christmas Express experience
Toy Drive

Third annual toy drive

Toy Drive

We’re offering Christmas Express attendees the option to participate in our third annual toy drive!

The only feeling better than receiving a gift is the joy of giving one. If you would like to participate, we’ll have a designated area upon arrival for you to drop off new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls in need – including those from Cure 4 The Kids Foundation.

See what happens with all the toy donations – westernelite.com/toy-drive

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?
Nothing at all. The entire evening is compliments of the Williams family — the train ride, a hot meal of chili, hot dogs and cookies, hot chocolate, hay & carriage rides, the live nativity, and photo opportunities are all included, and the family funds it in its entirety every year. It’s our way of giving back to the community.
Who can attend?
Each season we host over 12,000 guests — our customers, our employees and their families, and friends from across Southern Nevada. Capacity on the property is the only limit, and requests far outnumber seats, so reservations are required. Questions about attending? Call or text us at (702) 440-4242.
Is there food?
Yes. We serve a hot, simple ranch supper: chili, hot dogs, and a cookie, with hot chocolate to keep you warm. It’s hearty comfort food for a cold December night, not a sit-down dinner, so come hungry but plan accordingly.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes — reservations are required, and requests far outnumber seats, so it fills up fast. Reservations open each fall. You’ll get an approximate train boarding time when you check in at the entrance.
Can I bring friends?
Absolutely — your reservation covers whoever you’d like to invite, whether that’s family, friends, or neighbors. Just note that everyone in your party needs their own ticket, so please include your full headcount when you reserve.
When is it?
December 4th & 5th and 11th & 12th. Gates open at 5:00 pm, the first train departs at 5:30 pm and then every 15 minutes, and the last train leaves at 9:00 pm.
Where is it, and how do I get there?
We’re on US Hwy 93 at Mile Marker 8 in Lincoln County, Nevada — about 60 miles north of Las Vegas. Take I-15 north to Apex, take exit 64 at Love’s Truck Stop and turn toward Pioche / Ely, continue 42 miles from the exit, then turn left into the property at the large bronze eagle statue and blue dumpster.

Get driving directions →  ·  See the property activity map →
What should I wear?
Dress for cold — colder than town. We’re only a few hundred feet higher than Las Vegas, but out here it’s open desert with no city holding the heat in, so the temperature drops hard once the sun goes down and it runs well below what the valley is doing at the same hour. Heavy coats, hats, gloves, and warm closed-toe shoes. Most of the evening is outdoors and on gravel, and the train cars are open air.
Can I bring a toy donation?
Absolutely. As part of our annual toy drive, we’ll have a designated area upon arrival where you can drop off new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls in need — including those from the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation.