For the first two weekends in December, Santa prefers the 2,000 horsepower convenience of the Secret City Scenic Excursion train.
He'll be on board the 4 and 5 and the 11 and 12 of Dec. He'll delight children of all ages, and even Mrs. Claus will be there to help Santa distribute Christmas gift bags to them.  
Southern Appalachia Railway Museum volunteers will have the train all decked out in yuletide decor to make the jolly couple right at home while riding the rails and visiting the passengers.
On Saturdays, departures are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.  The rides last for about one hour and are $15 for adults and $10 for children three through 12.  
The train boards at the Heritage Center in East Tennessee Technology Park, on Highway 58, about 10 miles from downtown Oak Ridge.  
Reservations can be made by calling the Museum at 865-241-2140. Information about the rides and the Museum is available at www.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

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