An original D&H Lantern used by conductor Jared shines bright at the end of the night while the crew warmed up by the fire pit.

After the crowd cleared, Santa was ready to head home and with everyone all aboard, the 2023 SMS Lines Santa Train begins it's journey back to Guilderland shortly after this photo was captured.

After the long couple days of hard work decorating and thousands coming out to meet Santa, this great bunch of railroaders from SMS Lines, Norfolk Southern, & CSX came together for a quick group p... (more)

Amtrak 709 (P32AC-DM) and 113 (P42DC) bracket a single coach working as Selkirk Branch Qualification Train P924-31 on July 31, 2022. The train is seen crossing Normans Kill near Frenchs Hollow in ... (more)

For several years now, SMS Rail Lines--the current operator of the former D&H Albany Main between Voorheesville, NY and Delanson, NY--has operated a Christmas Train to the Village of Altamont's an... (more)

"Armor Yellow at French's"

Checking his list twice! Before Santa jumps on to the SMS Rail Lines 1424 (SW14, ex-IC 9319 SW7, 10/1950) which has been decorated for Altamont, New York’s annual Santa Train/Altamont Community ... (more)

Every year in December, the Village of Altamont, New York holds its annual Victorian Holidays Celebration. As a part of this celebration, SMS Rail Services--which operates over the former D&H Alb... (more)

The 2014 Altamont Victorian Christmas draws to a close with the arrival of the SMS Lines Christmas Train. The former Delaware & Hudson passenger station serves as a background for the scene. The r... (more)

Its a cold frosty Night in the Small Town of Altamont as the cab of the SLRS 4212 is all warm inside as this B23-7 still runs strong and still wears its Santa Fe Blue Bonnet Scheme. Serving the S... (more)

A lot has changed since this image was taken....No more racks, small stub instead of two tracks, new crossing and the Library now in habits the old depot. Plus only one GE.

NE-1 is seen passing "The Home Front Cafe" a popular meeting place for folks from off the Hill and from the Village as trolls through the crossing at Main Street with a cut of loaded racks in tow.... (more)

For what would end up being the second most significant snow fall for the almost snow-less winter of 2011/2012 found me in Altamont after and early am rise to plow out our business only to have to... (more)

Stevie and Woody put on a show for the public as they head back to the park with some loads.