Introduction
Hero Boy, the unnamed protagonist, from the Polar Express book and movie, has graced TV screens across the UK each Christmas for more than a decade. His story of regaining faith in the...
A Beloved Character from the Film
The conductor from the beloved 2004 movie The Polar Express is a fan favourite, and with good reason. His character is not only sweet and caring but firm and decis...
A Mysterious Figure on the Polar Express
The hobo in Polar Express is a mysterious figure who appears in the Polar Express. His character wasn’t featured in the original book, but he adds a s...
Who Really Drives the Polar Express?
While some people are quick to assume that the Polar Express train is driven by the conductor, this magical train is actually driven by Smokey and Steamer, twin...
A Soundtrack for the Ages
The 2004 Polar Express film is chock-a-block full of wonderful tracks that helped make this movie a Christmas classic. From familiar and timeless Christmas carols to award...
A Soundtrack for the Ages
The 2004 Polar Express film is chock-a-block full of wonderful tracks that helped make this movie a Christmas classic. From familiar and timeless Christmas carols to award...
Words That Inspire Belief
The Polar Express is filled with wonderful and quirky quotes that inspire belief in the spirit of Christmas and bring smiles to millions of people each year. The way that...
An Essential Part of the Experience
Pyjamas are an essential part of the Polar Express experience. Every year, millions of people around the world slip into their pyjamas and board the Polar Expres...
Meeting Hero Girl
On his journey to the North Pole, the hero in The Polar Express meets a young girl of around 10-13 years old. She wears pink pyjamas and has braided pigtails. Throughout the movie...
A Gift from Santa
After almost losing his faith in the spirit of Christmas, our hero is given a bell by Santa himself in the 2004 Christmas classic, The Polar Express. The bell is a representation...