The Polar Express quotes

66 total quotes

View Quote Problem solved. All ahead, slow.

View Quote Considering we've lost communications with the engineer, we are standing totally exposed on the front of the locomotive, the train appears to be accelerating uncontrollably, and we are rapidly approaching Glacier Gulch which happens to be the steepest downhill grade in the world, I suggest we all hold on tightly.

View Quote Sometimes seeing is believing. And sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see.

View Quote The forsaken and the abandoned. Mind your step now. These poor toys have suffered enough being left to rust and decay in the back alleys and vacant lots of the world.

View Quote It's a new concept the boss came up with. Instead of being thrown away, they're collected. Refurbished. He calls it â€œrebicycling.â€ Something like that.

View Quote Ladies and gentlemen, you do not have to hold hands, but please remain in your columns while we are in transit.

View Quote I may be just an old railroader and know nothing about lighter-than-air craft but from my layman's perspective, you need more altitude!

View Quote The flying elves. They are specialists. Do not try that at home, kids.

View Quote Show your tickets. Have your tickets ready. Thank you. Remember to eat the five basic food groups. Ticket, please. And please brush after every meal. Remember to duck and cover.

View Quote One thing about trains: It doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get on.

View Quote On Christmas Eve, many years ago I lay quietly in my bed. I did not rustle the sheets. I breathed slowly and silently. I was listening for a sound I was afraid 'd never hear. The ringing bells of Santa's sleigh. (Opening Lines)

View Quote Hey, that kid wants to get on the train.

View Quote Are you sure? (repeated line)

View Quote [pulls the whistle] 've wanted to do that my whole life.

View Quote At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell. But as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found, one Christmas, that she could no longer hear it's sweet sound. Though I have grown old, the bell still rings for me. As it does for all who truly believe. (last lines)