built in 1 931 at the Baldwin Locomotive Works. KNOW-IT-ALL: - I know it's a magic train.Īctually it's a Baldwin 2-8-4 S3-class steam locomotive. Do you know what kind of train this is?ĭo you know what kind of train this is? Well, do you? 'Cause that's the way things happen On the Polar Express We'll arrive with A bang, bang, bang Boom, boom, boom Laughing all the way With a comfy seat and lots to eat Boy, it's just the best Wish it wouldn't ever have to end with a little luck, we'll be on time There's no need to stress 'Cause that's the way things happen On the Polar Express When we get there We'll scream, 'Yay!' 'Cause that's the way things happen On the Polar Express whoo, whoo, the whistle blows That's the sound of her singing Ding, ding, the bell will ring Golly, look at her go You wonder if we'll get there soon Anybody's guess If I were you, I would think about climbing onboard.Ĭome on, come on, come on.
Sounds to me like this is your crucial year. no photo with a department-store Santa this year, no letter to Santa.Īnd you made your sister put out the milk and cookies. until you're sound asleep, young lady.Īn express train wouldn't wake him up now. Your brother said that? He was just kidding you. his sled would be bigger than an ocean liner. He said Santa would have to fly faster than the speed of light. During this ride, he embarks on a journey of self. I was listening for a sound I was afraid I'd never hear. This is the story of a young boy on Christmas Eve who boards a magical train thats headed to the North Pole.
