Eastern Railroad Discussion > Time for some Christmas trains.

1. Wilmington & Western SW1-8408 is crossing Red Clay Creek as it arrives in Ashland, DE with W&W's Santa Claus Express at 1:10PM on 11-26-22. 8408 was built in August of 1940 as Baltimore & Ohio 208.
2. Wilmington & Western's Santa Claus Express, with W&W "Cabeese" C-149, C-2023 & C-2042 leading, is passing a pond at Little Brook Drive in Wilmington, DE at 1:35PM on 11-26-22.
3. West Chester Railway GP9-6499 is pushing on the rear of WCRL's Santa Express at 3:25PM on 11-26-22 in Cheyney, PA. 6499 was built in October of 1956 as Baltimore & Ohio 6499.

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Good looking trains.
Thanks
Go

82-year-old B&O 8408 still at work, and looking splendid, is wonderful to behold.  I am curious, however, what those wirey-looking contraptions are on the truck sideframes.

Matthew

Here is one from the west on the Niles Canyon Railway. Evan Werkema photo.
Regards, Jim Evans



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/01/22 19:46 by FiveChime.

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Christmas lights on the trucks.

Cannot forget track cars decorated for the holidays! Scene is Berwick, PA as part of a Toys for Tots excursion in November 19th.

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SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) Santa train November 25: Broad Street Subway photographed at Snyder Ave and City Hall stations, Philadelphia

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Great shots. This is my area too so I'm hoping to catch 6499 in that new scheme

Very nice..!!