Christmas Tree Train by Skunk Train Willits
299 East Commercial Street • Willits, CA 95490
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Hop aboard the Magical Christmas train for an unforgettable holiday experience! The Willits Skunk Train will take you on a scenic adventure to Mr. Skunk’s giant Christmas Tree. Enjoy festive holiday tunes and treats as you journey through majestic redwood groves right outside your window. Share the joy of the season aboard this historic steam locomotive.
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Skunk Train's Christmas tree train operates on select dates from November to December.
This Christmas tree train departs from Skunk Train's Willits Depot located at 299 East Commercial Street Willits, California 95490.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure as the train leaves promptly at the departure time.
Skunk Train provides ramps for boarding and disembarking. Passengers may need to transfer from a wheelchair to a coach seat. Their conductor will assist with boarding, seating, and wheelchair storage during your trip. If you or anyone in your party needs wheelchair assistance, please make a note of your request in the comments section above when booking your ticket.
Comfortable and casual layered clothing is suggested to keep warm in the chilly months. If you plan on riding the Open Air Observation Car then they suggest dark clothing, because sometimes lighter clothing can get soot spots on it because of the steam engine.
For purchases made on the train, Skunk Train accepts cash and cards such as Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
Bring your ID as a valid photo ID matching the guest information is required at check-in. Also, bring your camera for photo opportunities along the ride through the redwood groves (and with the guests from the North Pole).
Yes, you can bring food on your Skunk Train adventure, but snacks like buttery popcorn are also available for purchase onboard. There’s a break to enjoy a snack among the redwoods.
No, they do not allow outside alcohol on board the train.
Dogs are the only pets permitted on board. They do ask that you be considerate of your canine though as the pets simply may not like trains. Please bring whatever they need to be comfortable (food, water, dishes, a leash, etc.). Dogs are $10.95 and reservations are suggested.
The nickname “Skunk” originated in 1925 when motorcars were introduced (today sometimes referred to as railbuses or railcruisers). These single-unit, self-propelled motorcars had gasoline-powered engines for power and a pot-bellied stove burning crude oil to keep the passengers warm. The combination of the fumes created a very pungent odor, and the old timers living along the line said these motorcars were like skunks, “You could smell them before you could see them.” The railroad’s historic name is California Western Railroad.