The 77th CSX Santa Special cruises south past the signals at Trammel preparing to make its next stop at Dante.

CSXT 9998 and 9993 lead the Santa Train past the north end of Boody, complete with a Clinchfield doll arm signal.

Rounding the curve in Clinchco, the Santa Train rolls along as a few other photographers GTS.

Rain or shine, Santa's coming to town! The 77th Annual Santa Train makes its way across the famed Copper Creek trestle. It was a successful chase on the Clinchfield and well worth the 9 hour drive... (more)

The Santa Train continues its journey, passing an appropriately decorated mailbox in the unincorporated community of Fort Blackmore, Virgina.

The rain refused to let up as the Santa Train made its way through Fort Blackmore. The F40's were looking good as they made way to their final stop in Kingsport, TN.

The rain was coming down hard, but that didn't stop numerous railfans from photographing CSX's 77th Annual Santa Train as it made its trip down the Clinchfield. Here, the train is seen making its ... (more)

The 77th Annual Santa Train passes the SE end of Allen, which is still home to classic Clinchfield signals.

The 77th Annual Santa Train passes the old Collco coal load out just after leaving Haysi VA

The last bits of autumn foliage at Dungannon, VA add a little color to the CSX Santa Train on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Recently rebuilt F40PH-2 CSXT 9998 leads CSX P936-23 (The Santa Train) by the coaling structure at Sand Lick near Clinchco, VA on Saturday, November 23, 2019

Recently rebuilt F40PH-2 CSXT 9998 leads CSX P936-23 (The Santa Train) Moore Hollow near Fort Blackmore, VA on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Recently rebuilt F40PH-2 CSXT 9998 leads CSX P936-23 (The Santa Train) as it passes the Union Baptist Church, Dante, VA on Saturday, November 23, 2019.