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Viewing Album:  2016 Browns Yard Santa Train
 
By:Steve Coraggio
Dates:12/10/2016 - 12/10/2016
Album Info:An annual event on the second Saturday in December each year. Two engines and a red caboose are decorated for Christmas. The Santa Train stops in Freehold Boro, NJ (Monmouth County and Jamesburg in Middlesex County,NJ). Pictures taken in Browns Yard and Spotswood, NJ along the Amboy Section Secondary. Pemission given to be on railroad property. Rail fans come out for this yearly event.
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B - End Decorations
Title:  B - End Decorations
Description:  B End of CR 21241 is also decorated. Blue sign in coupler Santa Stop Here.
Photo Date:  3/29/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:24:10 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  85   Comments: 2
Red Bow On The Railing
Title:  Red Bow On The Railing
Description:  Crer member puts a red bow on the railing of CSX 4405
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:11:50 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  87   Comments: 2
Another Red Bow.
Title:  Another Red Bow.
Description:  Another Red bow will be put on the railing. Notice stick on decorations
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:12:44 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
Checking
Title:  Checking
Description:  A crew member is checking something on NS 5313.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:13:31 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  83   Comments: 2
Moving Around
Title:  Moving Around
Description:  Santa Train is moving through Browns Yard and making its way to the Running Track
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:14:54 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  113   Comments: 2
Getting There
Title:  Getting There
Description:  The Santa Train continues moving through Browsn Yard to the Running Track.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:15:39 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  94   Comments: 2
Two More Moves to Go
Title:  Two More Moves to Go
Description:  Santa Train has two more moves before it gets to the Running Track
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:16:36 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  114   Comments: 2
NS 5313 / CR 21241
Title:  NS 5313 / CR 21241
Description:  A long hood to cab shot of NS 5313 (left side) and caboose CR 21241. This caboose is used every year on the Santa Train
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:19:46 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  90   Comments: 2
CR 21241 A-End
Title:  CR 21241 A-End
Description:  A shot of this caboose from the A End. This is Santa's sleigh. Rail fans and public were permitted into Browns Yard for this.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:20:28 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  71   Comments: 2
Finally On The Running Track
Title:  Finally On The Running Track
Description:  Santa Train is on the running track and will stop shortly.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:21:14 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  101   Comments: 2
Nice Decorations
Title:  Nice Decorations
Description:  CSX 4405 is decorated with a wreath and candy canes, garland on the railing and stick on decorations. The lead engine for this train is alw`ys decorated this way The sign on the coupler says Santa Stop Here.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:21:59 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  151   Comments: 2
Candy Canes & Wreath.
Title:  Candy Canes & Wreath.
Description:  A close up shot of candy canes and wreath on the front of CSX 4405. The lead engine for the Santa Train is decoratzd this way very year.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:22:51 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  92   Comments: 2
CR 21241
Title:  CR 21241
Description:  A close up shot of CR 21241. This caboose had previously been painted in CSX blue, gray and yellow. Crew member walking towards the caboose.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:23:30 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 2
All Aboard!!!!!
Title:  All Aboard!!!!!
Description:  Crewmember helps a youngster on the steps of CSX 4405. to see the cab interior.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:24:47 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  108   Comments: 4
Wonder What They Are Talking About?
Title:  Wonder What They Are Talking About?
Description:  The person from the previous picture is on the front of CSX 4405 and is talking to crew member on the ground.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:27:52 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  128   Comments: 4
In The Picture
Title:  In The Picture
Description:  A railroad worker also takes a picture of the Santa Train. Right side of NS 5313 and left side of CR 21241
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:28:39 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  87   Comments: 2
Admiring
Title:  Admiring
Description:  Another shot from the other side of the yard of CR 21241. The same person from the previous picture is also shown here admiring the caboose.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:30:49 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  83   Comments: 0
In The Christmas Spirit
Title:  In The Christmas Spirit
Description:  Engineer's side view of NS 5313 and its decorations. Partial view of CSX 4405.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:31:31 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  90   Comments: 4
On The Way!!!!!
Title:  On The Way!!!!!
Description:  Picture taken with telephoto lens .On the Amboy Secondary, border between East Brunswick Township and Spotswood Boro, NJ. Train headed to Jamesburg and Freehold Boro
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:32:15 PM
Location:  East Brunswick [Midd, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  105   Comments: 2
Sanat Train On The Move!!!!!!!
Title:  Sanat Train On The Move!!!!!!!
Description:  Santa Train is now in Spotswood Boro (Middlesex County) and approaching the grade at Main Street and is moving along. Telephoto lens used.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:33:00 PM
Location:  Spotswood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  117   Comments: 2
A Good Rail Fan Spot
Title:  A Good Rail Fan Spot
Description:  Santa Train is on the Main Street Grade. This is a good rail fan spot, a small park is here. Spectators are present
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:33:55 PM
Location:  Spotswood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  103   Comments: 1794
A Small Group Greets The Santa Train
Title:  A Small Group Greets The Santa Train
Description:  A small group greets the Santa Trbin in Spotswood as it passes by.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:35:04 PM
Location:  Spotswood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  110   Comments: 2
Santa Waves To the Spectators And Railfans
Title:  Santa Waves To the Spectators And Railfans
Description:  Santa waves to spectators and railfans . Train is headed to Jbmesburg and Freehold Boro. Old catenary towers still stand as this line was once electrified.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:35:55 PM
Location:  Spotswood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  124   Comments: 3
Merry Christmas!!!!!
Title:  Merry Christmas!!!!!
Description:  Similar to the previous shot just a little further away. Santa still waving
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:36:39 PM
Location:  Spotswood, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  112   Comments: 2
Decorating The Engines
Title:  Decorating The Engines
Description:  The crew is putting decorations on both engines. Both engines frequent Browns yard.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 3:10:54 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  NS 5313(GP38-2) CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  97   Comments: 2

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