8077 begins to pull the Santa Train from St. Paul. Next "stop"--Copper Creek!
Cab detail of Santa '03's lead, 8077.
2003 Santa Train is 52 tons lighter with all the candy and toys distributed along the 110 miles. The Santa Train is ready to depart for Erwin and call it a day!
2003 Santa Train is crossing North Fork Holston River just around the bend Santa will hop on a Fire Truck for the big parade.
2003 Santa Train passing over the massive Copper Creek Viaduct.
2003 Santa Train comes into town as the kids wait for Santa on the rear of the train.
2003 Santa Train crossing Little Stoney Creek on it's way to Kingsport,TN.
2003 Santa Train heads around the S-curves into Sun.
2003 Santa Train passes the well known Union Baptist Church.
2003 Santa Train, Elkhorn City was the 3rd. stop of 15 for Santa this year.
2003 Santa Train heading south, just ahead it will duct into Buffalo Creek Tunnel.
2003 Santa Train crossing over Hills Mills Bridge just outside of Haysi,VA.
2003 Santa Train crossing over former C&O bridge onto the old Clinchfield.
