The Phillipsburg Railroad Historians ended their 2023 operating schedule with the December 2nd running of the annual Santa Train. Santa arrived in Lehigh and Hudson River Caboose number 18 with a train-load of Centerville and Southwestern passengers pacing it.
Santa set up in front of the Centerville and Southwestern ticket office.
Unlike previous years, the flow of visitors was relatively constant throughout the event thus reducing the wait to talk and pose with Santa.
Most trains went out near or at capacity.
Norfolk Southern didn't disappoint, sending 3 trains past during our 2 hour open house.
The visit wouldn't be complete without a picture with Santa. The gift bags handed out by Mrs. Claus were through the courtesy of Tom and Marjorie Rose.
After the photo-op with Santa, children could pick out a book to take home. Thanks go out to John and Anne Boner for donating the books.
The free snacks and drinks were courtesy of ShopRite of Greenwich who have been a long time supporter of our Santa Train.
At the end of the event the volunteers posed for a group photo.
All of us at the Phillipsburg Railroad Historians wish you a Happy Holiday Season!
We'll see you again in the spring.