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1)Crossing Pool Point on the northern move toward Elkhorn City yard limits. |  |
2)Once filled to the max with coal drags, it's nice to see some movement in Shelbiana, KY. |
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3)Arriving in Elkhorn City, KY. |  |
4)Rain or shine The Santa Train passes out candy and toys in Elkhorn City, KY |
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5)Everyone excited to see Santa and special guest Darryl Worley in Haysi, VA. |  |
6)An overview of the Santa Train looking above Russell Tunnel in Haysi, VA. |
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7)Santa waves as they arrive in Clinchco, VA. |  |
8)SD40-3 exits Perkins Tunnel #14 just outside Clinchco, VA. |
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9)The rain has finally stopped arriving in Fremont, VA. |  |
10)Santa Train volunteers Hunter Richardson and Chris Anderson. |
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11)Passing through Wakenva, VA., along the former Clinchfield Railroad. |
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12)Santa waves as the lead unit enters Sandy Ridge Tunnel. |
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13)Arriving along side Union Baptist Church in Dante, VA. |  |
14)CSX #4384 idles as toys and candy are being tossed from the rear of the train. |
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15)Santa takes a moment from tossing gifts, and tosses the photographer a thumbs-up at Dante. |  |
16)Dante is one of the premiere stops along the route. |
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17)A mother and her daughter walk out of the crowd happy at Dante. |  |
18)Dante, VA. |
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19)The 74th CSX Santa Train charges thru Hamlin, VA. |  |
20)Heading through Boody, next stop St. Paul, VA. |
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21)CSX/CRR 4384 splits the crowd at St. Paul as the Santa Train comes to town. |  |
22)CSX #4384 make over to represent the former Clinchfield Railroad. |
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23)One of Santa's helpers Scott Steffey (Engineer) waves as they get ready to depart St. Paul, VA. |  |
24)The Santa Train rolls south between St. Paul and Dungannon, VA. |
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25)The Santa Train leaves Miller Yard behind as it rolls south along the former Clinchfield. |  |
26)Santa pauses for a photo with Santa Train volunteers, EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson, and his wife, Debbie. |
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27)Heading through Osborne Curve. |  |
28)Arriving in Dungannon, VA. |
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29)Santa and his helpers have a great turnout in Dungannon, VA. |  |
30)Hanging out with Historian and Author, Everett Young in Dungannon, VA. |
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31)Arriving in Fort Blackmore, VA. |  |
32)High above Tunnel #24, The Santa Train clears Starnes. |
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33)Former Clinchfield Employee now retired, Historian, Author and long time friend Ray Poteat stopped to chat with yours truly. |  |
34)Exiting Tunnel #28 also known as Bald Tunnel. |
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35)Gliding along the bluffs. |  |
36)Heading around the curve is Copper Creek Viaduct in Boulder, VA. |
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37)Senabaugh Tunnel #32. |  |
38)Crossing North Holston River Bridge in Kingsport, TN. |
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39)After deboarding the Santa Train, Santa asks a young man what he wants for Christmas. |  |
40)Santa pauses for a photo with Chris, Debbie, Christopher Jr. and Allison after riding the Santa Train with Chris and Debbie. |
