Santa's Annual Train Visit Delivers Hope and Magic

Santa's annual train visit delivers hope and magic to one corner of coal country
Many of the children who line the tracks and wait for Santa on the Saturday before Thanksgiving are the third, fourth or fifth generation to do so.
Santa's annual train visit delivers toys to towns along rail network
The CSX Santa Train delivers toys to children along a 110-mile portion of the CSX rail line tucked into remote coal-country river valleys of Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee. (AP video: George Walker
Joy on the rails: CSX Santa Train delivers gifts from Jacksonville to Appalachia
Loaded with gifts packed by its Jacksonville employees, the CSX Santa Train and CEO Joe Hinrichs delivered joy in Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia.
Photos: Santa Train marks 82nd running in coal country
Santa Claus waves to people during the 82nd run of the CSX Santa Train, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Kermit, Va. The train brings presents to small towns along a 110-mile portion of the railroad line in rural Appalachian Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia.
Santa’s annual train visit delivers hope and magic to Virginia coal country
Not in a sleigh on their rooftops, but on a train. The Santa Train marks its 82nd running this year, bringing presents and joy to small towns along a 110-mile portion of the CSX rail line tucked into remote coal-country river valleys. Many of the children ...
Santa’s annual train visit delivers hope, magic to coal country
Since 1943, the people of Appalachian Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee have looked forward to Santa's arrival. Not in a sleigh on their rooftops, but on a train.
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Class I Briefs: CSX, CPKC, UP
CSX has the 82nd running of its Santa Train through Appalachia. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) celebrates the ...
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News photos: CSX Santa Train makes annual trip
For the 82nd year, CSX’s Santa Train made its journey over the former Clinchfield Railroad on Saturday, Nov. 23, traveling ...
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CSX Santa Train makes special stop in Erwin to honor 'resilience and community spirit'
The CSX Santa Train is an Appalachian tradition in its 83rd year, and organizers put together a special stop at Erwin ...
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Annual Santa Train Makes Special Stop to Deliver Joy to Hurricane Survivors Before Beloved its Whistlestop Gift Toss Thru Appalachia
The 82nd run of the Santa Train through Appalachia delivered 15 tons of gifts, backpacks, and holiday cheer to Hurricane Helene survivors.