Two ex-Conrail GP40-2s, now CSX 4405 and 4415, and CR caboose 21241 made up the consist of this year's Santa Train, seen here crossing Lake Manalapan, just south of Jamesburg.
CSX 4405 and 4415 lead the CR caboose past the largest buildings in Helmetta, the abandoned Helme Snuff and Tobacco Factory, on their way to visit with children in Freehold and Jamesburg.
Santa Claus comes out as the train prepares to stop in downtown Freehold. The second unit is CSXT 4415. These engines are former Conrail locomotives CR 3293 and CR 3314, respectively.
The annual Conrial Browns Yard Santa Train starts its trip south with a newly repainted Conrail caboose. The second unit is CSXT 4415. These engines are former Conrail locomotives CR 3293 and CR 3... (more)