Metrolink rings in the holidays with the Holiday Toy Express, Santa’s glittering train.

Between Nov. 16 and Dec. 22, the 450-ton train will spread cheer across Southern California, making 42 stops over six weekends in six counties.

The festive train will be decorated with more than 50,000 lights and staged for a brand new musical show featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus and other holiday characters. Select cities hosting the train will have holiday festivities welcoming the arrival of the holiday train.

The Holiday Toy Express events are open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their friends and family, as well as unwrapped toys to donate to the ABC7 and Southern California Firefighters’ Spark of Love Toy Drive.

For details on Metrolink’s Holiday Toy Express and the schedule, please visit www.metrolinktrains.com. The public can also visit our Facebook page, learn more details about each event and confirm their attendance at any of our Metrolink Holiday Toy Express events posted on Facebook.