Every holiday season, thousands of Arizona families make the pilgrimage to an Ahwatukee home where an enchanted train circles through a winter wonderland. But few know the remarkable story behind Frank Polimene’s Santa Train — how a discontinued toy, an act of kindness, and an engineer’s imagination combined to create a Valley tradition spanning three generations. We explore the magic behind this beloved holiday display, from its humble Baltimore beginnings to its current incarnation as a technological marvel that’s raised over $50,000 for children’s charities.
