No one knows precisely when the train custom started, but it has been a part of Christmas in the U.S. since the early 1900s, rooted in nostalgia and passed down from one generation to the next.

Santa greets attendees as Caltrain’s annual Holiday Train stops around the Peninsula. Photo courtesy Caltrain. In this week’s Around Town column, read about the Holiday Train, a graphic novel ...

While train sets may seem like an unusual addition to holiday decor, their story is rooted in both history and sentimentality, making them a beloved part of Christmas celebrations for over a century.

A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. The iconic American company is about to roll into its 125th anniversary.

But on Dec. 9, 2021, the day before it was scheduled to pull the Christmas train, the old engine developed some distressing symptoms. “Everything was fine last night.

This Mass. Christmas train ride is a can’t-miss for holiday cheer, according to Yankee Published: Dec. 09, 2023, 9:30 a.m. (Adobe Stock Images) Eva Corbella - Adobe Stock Images ...