This year, though, the train is even more magical and special. It’s partly because of the great theme - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - but mostly because of the people who made this year’s train happen. Especially one new addition to the train team, a boy named Sam. Sam is an autistic person who has specific and deep passions, one of which is Willy Wonka. He knows everything about the story, the characters, the setting. He can discuss the finer points all day long. And that’s how this year’s train took shape. So how did Sam get involved with the Swansons’ train?
A Brief History of Swan Dollars
Swansons has always appreciated our loyal customers and, in 2001, we created our very first Swan Dollars as a fun way of thanking them. It’s now been 23 years of offering Swan Dollars. Over the years, these dollars have become a cherished part of the Swansons experience for our employees and customers alike.
Behind the Scenes: Filming "The Matchmaker"
Explore Our Dinosaurland Model Train
Swanson’s model train is steaming around the track for the holiday season. This year, our train has traveled far back in time to the prehistoric age and we have gone all out to make it spectacular. It’s a fantasy world where dinosaurs roam the land with some of your favorite characters: Scooby-Doo, the Peanuts Gang, Hobbits, and more.