Santa Steam Express returns to London Victoria in December

Steam Dreams' Santa Steam Express is returning to London Victoria next month, according to a Time Out London guide. Father Christmas and his elves will travel aboard two 1950s locomotives, walking through the vintage carriages, leading singalongs, telling stories, handing out presents and greeting each child individually.

The trains will run on Saturday 12 December and Saturday 19 December. There are four journeys on each day, departing at 9.15am, 11.45am, 3.15pm and 5.15pm. Victoria can be reached by tube on the Victoria, Circle and District lines.

Three kinds of ticket are available. Coach class starts at £45 per person and is recommended for parties of four or eight. Club class starts at £65 and is described as best suited to groups of two to six. A private compartment for up to six people starts at £575.

Each child on board receives a traditional Christmas gift from Santa and his elves, as well as an activity sheet, a sweet treat and a bottle of water. Adults get fresh tea or coffee and a mince pie.

Time Out says tickets for the Santa Steam Express always sell out quickly and advises people to book early.