Approaching the end of the 110-mile journey from Shelby, KY, the CSX Santa Train crosses the Holston River just north of downtown Kingsport.
Despite Santa being the main focus of attention on this day, the CSX yard at Dante shows a reminder of the robust coal industry.
CSX southbound 2006 Santa Train rolling through Fort Blackmore, VA.
A southbound trackage rights NS loaded coal train holds in the siding at Starnes as the CSX Santa Train breezes by on the mainline. [CSX 8474, 9998, 9992]
CSX 8474, 9998, 9992 and the 11-car 2006 Santa Train drop downgrade through Boody, VA.
CSX 8474, 9998 and 9992 lead the 2006 Santa Train southbound through Clinchco
