Three Santa trains, one day... NS GP40-2 3022 leads CSXT GP40-2 4425 and CR caboose 21241 over the South River bridge as it begins its journey out of Browns Yard. The trip, coordinated by t... (more)

The holiday trains will be out in force this coming weekend in New Jersey, with over a half a dozen special trains out roaming the rails. Here's a look at last year's Conrail Santa Train arriving ... (more)

A blue geep passing a gray geep. The lead engine formerly was CR 8090.

Santa Train passing through Englishtown. The lead engine formerly was CR 8090.

Santa Train arrives in Freehold. The lead engine formerly was CR 8090.

Santa Train makes its way through downtown Jamesburg. The lead engine formerly was CR 8090.

All I want for Christmas... is an apple? Norfolk Southern GP38-2 5290 (formerly Conrail Operation Lifesaver 8090) leads CSX GP40-2 4412 (formerly Conrail 3306) and the yearly Santa Train pa... (more)

NS 5278 and 5285 ease through downtown Jamesburg as shoppers crowd the Holiday Emporium and Gift Loft to get that perfect gift for the holidays. Merry Christmas.

While out shooting a local branch line, this strangely dressed conductor gives a wave to the trackside railfans. Merry Christmas.

Even though the decorations and the man in the red suit occupying the conductor's seat scream Christmas, the trees along the line still have leaves on them, with less than a week left in autumn.

NS GP38-2s 5278 and 5285 provided the power for this year's Conrail Santa Train to Freehold and Jamesburg. The train is seen heading southbound coming off the wye from the Amboy Secondary onto the... (more)

With holiday decorations hanging from the lightpoles, Santa and the Grinch share a word before they are escorted through town to the Jamesburg firehouse. Happy Boxing Day, everyone.

Here's a belated view of Santa and his stead sitting in Freehold during the Conrail Shared Assets Santa Train. Happy Boxing Day, everyone.

Check out the conductor in the window of CSXT 4415. Merry Christmas, everyone.

As Santa gets set up on the front platform for the trip through downtown Jamesburg, flanges squeal as the train rounds the southeast leg of the wye from the Amboy Secondary to the Freehold Seconda... (more)