The Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1968. Both the railroad and W.E. “Bill” Mason Carousel exist as a legacy of Billy Jones and as a means to preserve history and entertain the public.

Finish your experience with a train ride through an Avian Odyssey, with our winged, feathered friends from parrots to puffins!

Enjoy a 1.5 hour-long round trip through Niles Canyon filled with refreshments, music, and cheer aboard our antique coaches and open cars that feature holiday lights and decorations inside and out.

Climb aboard a newly-imagined Christmas experience out of Willits! You'll enjoy seasonal treats and decor on a wonderful journey through the redwoods to Mr. Skunk's Giant Christmas Tree, a decorated redwood along the line, which also serves as the workshop for Santa Mr. Skunk.

The Steam Train offers rides along a scenic ridge on a scaled-down steam train. Parking, drinking water, and restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible.

A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.

The River Fox Train invites guests to jingle all the way aboard its reimagined Magical Christmas Train, now featuring an all-new Santa’s Village for a sparkling outdoor experience unlike anything before.

Step aboard the Magical Christmas Train and be transported to an enchanting winter wonderland! Find magic in memories that will last a lifetime with a holiday tradition that is fun for the whole family.

Relive the magical journey of THE POLAR EXPRESS on an hour-long train ride to the North Pole. Once you reach the North Pole, the jolly old elf – Santa himself – will come on board to give each passenger a silver sleighbell, the “first gift of Christmas.”

Santa’s on his way, bringing the magic of the season with him through four delightful Jolly Journeys! Get ready to jingle, mingle, and be merry as you indulge in cookies, sip on cocoa, and embrace the joy of togetherness aboard the festive Santa Train.

Experience this holiday season on the rails with your family or significant other aboard our annual Santa Trains! Our Museum is transformed with spectacular lights and more family fun!

What better way to get everyone in the holiday spirit than with a Trolley ride to see the lights! This fun tour is family friendly so pick your date and your start time and we’ll do the rest.

Boarding is allowed at the stations listed in red below. Deboarding is allowed at all stations the Holiday Train serves. Station entertainment and onboard entertainment will be announced closer to the event. Train stops and times subject to change.