The Pearlridge Express, a scale-model mini locomotive, is on track again for the holidays beginning today at the shopping center's Uptown Center Court. Last year, more than 24,000 youngsters took the ride through a yuletide toyland.

The train will run daily during shopping center hours through Jan. 1 for kids who are up to 4 feet tall and can ride alone. Tickets are $3. 488-0981.