M692 heading up the former Clinchfield in Virginia with a spotless SD70MAC rebuild.

Rounding the a curve is a northbound steam excursion, all steam, courtesy of an East Tennessee Railfan Association (RIP).

This year I had the opportunity to visit CSX's former Clinchfield route between Elkhorn City, KY and Kingsport, TN, to witness the 82nd running of the CSX Santa Train, which annually travels throu... (more)

CSX 2024 Santa Train at Osborne Curve in Dungannon

While slowing down to make her next stop at Dungannon, CSX P001-23 With CSX 1902 Eases by the barn at a local barn on the outskirts of Dungannon .

Clinchfield 800 leading the 2017 Santa Train past the barn and houses at Osborne Curve in Dungannon

Empty hopper train U328 knocks down a clear signal at South End Miller Yard in Dungannon.

CSX P001-19, the 80th anniversary of the CSX Santa Train splits a pair of old CRR Signals at the MP 55.9 in Dungannon, VA., as they head south to Kingsport, TN.

The Santa Train approaches the station stop at Dungannon, passing the famous Osborne's store.

CSX train Q693 highballs south through Dungannon,VA

CSX K447 rolls south through Dungannon, Va, as dusk settles over rural southwest Va. Really stretching the limits of Full Frame here, but quite happy with the results.

An SD70MAC leads a short Q693 through the intermediate signals at Dungannon

A steady rain soaks the rolling Virginia hills as the 2019 Clinchfield Santa Train passes Osborne's Curve on the north side of Dungannon.

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