The 70th annual running of the Clinchfield Santa Train soars over the North Fork of the Holston River near Kingsport, TN on a absolutely gorgeous afternoon.

The 2012 CSX Santa Train rolls through Boody at track speed, en route to St. Paul. Nikon D700, Nikon 14-24 f/2.8

Although it arrived by train this little girl gets her gift via "air mail" at the Santa Trains 2012 stop at Kermit, Va.

CSX Santa Train making his stop in Ft. Blackmore to throw the presents to the kids there. The train makes stops in each town to throw presents from the rear platform of the train. The train operat... (more)

The Santa Train finishes its all day journey in Kingsport.

The masses converge on the platform of the 'West Virginia' as gifts begin to be thrown out to people in the crowd.

The 70th annual running of the Clinchfield Santa Train creeps across massive Copper Creek trestle situated just South of Clinchport, VA a balmy November evening along this highly scenic section of... (more)

CSX's yearly 'Santa Train' going by the Church in Dante before stopping to throw gifts from the rear platform. The train makes stops in each town to throw presents from the rear platform of the tr... (more)

The Santa Train prepares for its stop at Dante. Nikon D700 Nikon 70-200 f/2.8

The 70th annual running of the Santa Train. Stopped at the CSX/NS interchange. In the small town of St Paul. Nikon D700 Nikon 14-24 f/2.8

The Santa Train rounds Osborne's Curve on the approach to Dungannon.

The Santa Train approaches St. Paul on its 70th anniversary.

CSX's yearly 'Santa Train.' The train makes stops in each town to throw presents from the rear platform of the train. The train is sponsored by Food City, CSX, and Kingsport Area Chamber of Commer... (more)

Departing the City of St. Paul, CSX's 2012 Santa Train continues its journey south on the Clinchfield to Kingsport, with remaining stops at Dungannon, Ft. Blackmore, Kermit, and Waycross.

The 70th running of the Santa Train crosses Pool Point Bridge with SD40-2 8140 leading.