The 80th CSX Santa train pulls into FT. Blackmore, VA on the perfect afternoon of November 19th, 2022. The train operates every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving between Shelbiana, KY and ... (more)

CSX P001-19 crossing the Holston River in Kingsport, Tennessee.

80th Santa Train is between stops in Dungannon & Fort Blackmore. The ONLY spot on the trip there was no one else set up at.

80th Santa Train pokes out of the McClure Tunnel.

What a difference a day makes. This scene unfolded earlier in the year, but just with an inspection special passing by. Today, after a two year absence, the return of the Santa Train is easing i... (more)

The 80th anniversary of the CSX Santa Train running as P001-19 has just departed from their stop in St. Paul, VA., as they continue south to Kingsport, TN.

The CSX Santa train returned to the Clinchfield rails for the 80th running of the event. Here the train is stopped in Saint Paul, Virginia as it awaits the signal to proceed on to Dungannon, Virgi... (more)

The 80th Annual Santa Train disappears into a tunnel complete with a wave from Kris Kringle. The train is just moments away from its stop in Haysi, VA and is already slowing down.

80th Clinchfield Santa Train heads south to the famous stop in Dante. Was a great surprise to see this tradition return after two years.

The 80th anniversary of the CSX Santa Train glides across the Holston River Trestle running as P001-19 southbound into Kingsport, TN.

It's just after daybreak and the fog is still hanging as CSX P001-19, the 80th anniversary of the CSX Santa Train heads south across Pool Point trestle in Elkhorn City, KY.

CSX P001-19, the 80th anniversary of the CSX Santa Train prepares to stop at Fort Blackmore, VA., for Santa and his helpers to throw out gifts to everyone before proceeding south to their next sto... (more)

CSX P001-19, the 80th anniversary of the CSX Santa Train heads south through Fort Blackmore, VA., on their way to the next stop at Kermit

CSX P001-19, the 80th anniversary of the CSX Santa Train splits a pair of old CRR Signals at the MP 55.9 in Dungannon, VA., as they head south to Kingsport, TN.

CSX P001-19, the 80th anniversary of the CSX Santa Train heads south down the Kingsport Sub through McClure, VA., on their way to Dante for their next stop.