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Operation Toy Train
FREE HOLIDAY COMMUNITY EVENT
Operation Toy Train
Help make the holidays brighter for local children when Operation Toy Train returns to the Woodstown Central Railroad. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to one of the train’s community stops, meet Santa, enjoy family-friendly activities, and support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
All Ages
Coming Soon
FREE
902 & 903, No. 9
Why you’ll love it
Operation Toy Train brings together railroading, holiday traditions, and community giving for a day dedicated to children in need. A vintage freight train makes scheduled stops along the Woodstown Central Railroad, giving families the opportunity to donate toys, see historic railroad equipment up close, and enjoy some holiday cheer with Santa.
- Support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
- Support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
- See a vintage freight train up close
- Meet Santa during the holiday season
- Enjoy family-friendly activities at community stops
- Take part in a meaningful South Jersey holiday tradition
- Free to attend — no train ticket required
turning railroad cars into holiday cheer
Operation Toy Train is a nonprofit holiday toy collection effort supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The train travels from community to community collecting new, unwrapped toys that help bring holiday gifts to children and families in need.
368 toys collected along the Woodstown Central route in 2025 — and we’re ready to make an even bigger impact together.
plan your trip
- Admission is free
- Bring a new, unwrapped toy
- No train ticket is required
- Choose the community stop that works best for you
- Family-friendly activities available at select stops
- Santa is expected to join the festivities
- Public passenger rides are not offered during Operation Toy Train
event details
Dates:
Coming Soon
Train Departs:
Coming Soon
Location:
TBD
Help fill the train
Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate during Operation Toy Train. Donations collected along the route support Toys for Tots and help provide holiday gifts for children in need.
- New toys
- Toys should remain unwrapped
- Gifts for a variety of ages are welcome
- Bring family and friends and make giving part of your holiday tradition
Make a day of it
Turn your Operation Toy Train visit into a holiday outing in South Jersey. After dropping off your donation, grab lunch, browse local shops for holiday gifts, enjoy a seasonal treat, and support the small businesses in the community hosting your stop.
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frequently asked questions
Is Operation Toy Train a train ride?
No. Operation Toy Train is a working freight train and community toy drive. Visitors can see the train and participate during scheduled stops, but public passenger rides are not offered.
Do I need a ticket?
No. Operation Toy Train is a free, non-ticketed community event.
What should I bring?
Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots.
Where do the donated toys go?
Donations collected during Operation Toy Train support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and help provide holiday gifts for children in need.
Will Santa be there?
Santa traditionally joins Woodstown Central’s Operation Toy Train festivities. Confirmed 2026 activities will be posted when the event schedule is announced.
Can dietary substitutions be made?
No. Food substitutions are not available. Food may also contain or come into contact with common allergens including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and oats.
Is there a bathroom on the train
Yes, the train is equipped with restrooms. There is also a port-o-potty located at South Woodstown Station.