Since 1943, the people of Appalachian Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee have looked forward to Santa’s arrival. Not in a sleigh on their rooftops, but on a train.

Run by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley, workers say the Santa train has been a staple of the holiday season for 26 years. A highlight of the area's past tied in with some song and dance.

ON BOARD THE SANTA TRAIN (AP) — Since 1943, the people of Appalachian Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee have looked forward to Santa's arrival. Not in a sleigh on their rooftops, but on a train.

CSX Santa Train - Southwest Virginia - Kingsport Tennessee - 82nd ... I was listening to the Patty Loveless Santa Train song on the way to work this morning and it just makes you smile,” Horton ...

ON BOARD THE SANTA TRAIN (AP) — Since 1943, the people of Appalachian Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee have looked forward to Santa's arrival. Not in a sleigh on their rooftops, but on a train.

Santa Train Jay Stiltner, 7, waits for soft toys to be thrown by volunteers during the 82nd run of the CSX Santa Train, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Marrowbone, Ky.

The Santa Train marks its 82nd running this year, bringing presents and joy to small towns along a 110-mile portion of the CSX rail line tucked into remote coal-country river valleys.

The Santa Train marks its 82nd running this year, bringing presents and joy to small towns along a 110-mile portion of the CSX rail line tucked into remote coal-country river valleys.