The Polar Express

Trivia

• Hero Boy's real name is never mentioned. However, according to books containing information about The Polar Express, including art books and fact books, Hero Boy's name is Chris, after the novel's author, Chris Van Allsburg.

Goofs

• Throughout the movie, the number of cars on the train changes, from just three, to as many as eleven plus. This is most obvious when the hobo and Boy are skiing on the roofs of the cars, and when they are on the ice tack.

Quotes

• • The Conductor: Well, ya comin'?
  • The Boy: Where?
  • The Conductor: Why, to the North Pole, of course! This is the Polar Express!