Santa will be on the train that leaves Melksham on Sunday 15th December, just after 3pm, handing out presents to all the children on the ride of just over an hour, out and back to Swindon.
A spokesperson from Melksham Rail User Group, who organise the annual trip says, “A mince pie and a soft drink will be available for everyone, with our chair, Peter Blackburn, making a gift of a glass of wine in place of the soft drink for any adults who wish to take advantage of his generosity.
“This trip is facilitated by Great Western Railway, who generously help with the travel and allow the group to provide the whole trip at just £10 per adult and £5 per child.
“Places in the carriage that Santa travels in (on a regular service train) are limited, and prebooking (at the Tourist Information Centre in Church Street) is vital so that Santa can ensure he brings the right presents along with him, and has time to see everyone
“Melksham Rail User Group (a ‘station friends group’ for 25 years) uses this trip to spread Christmas cheer, and usually makes a small profit which we use to provide further publicity for Melksham’s station and its train service at fetes and other events though the year.”
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