CSXT 4025 leads CSX Y129-21 south through Indianapolis, Indiana on its way to CSX's Hawthorne Yard

K043 enters the 9 mile stretch of single track at a location called Lambert, on the CSX New Castle Subdivision. This shot was pure luck as the whole weekend was cloudy and rainy until moments befo... (more)

An SD40-3 leads this intermodal train past the milepost at MP41 on the river line.

The 2011 CSX Santa Train eases into Dante, Va., greeted by a large and eager crowd awaiting their first glimpse of Santa Claus on the rear of the train.

2011 Santa Train with the Union Baptist church. Nikon D80, Nikon 12-24 f/4

The 2011 Santa Train sitting at the CSX/NS connection at St. Paul, with a fresh SD40-3 leading this year. Nikon D300, Nikon 12-24 f/4

A Spongebob Squarecab leads the Q506 from Cincy into Stanley after sitting at Tracy Rd for hours where the road crew died.

The 69th annual CSX (Clinchfield) Santa Train pauses next to the iconic Union Baptist Church in Dante.

Her 15 minutes of fame over, CSX 4025 no longer pulls the Santa train and has returned to her more mundane duties, such as pulling these hoppers through middle Tennessee. She still wears her new ... (more)

Santa's reindeer is on its way!

Santa makes the day of thousands of eager children along the route of the Santa Train. He is seen here throwing toys and snacks to the children of Dante, VA.

The CSX Santa Train rolls into town with some early Christmas cheer for area children in Dante,Va.

The 2011 CSX Santa Train rounds Osborne's Curve.

The CSX Santa Train prepares to make its last stop on the Western side of The Clinch Mountains at Ft.Blackmore.The next stop on the route will be just after it exits the mile long tunnel through t... (more)

A few of the thousands of rail fans lining the route wait in anticipation, as the 2011 CSX Santa Train approaches their viewing spot near St. Paul, Va.