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Viewing Album:  2018 Browns Yard Santa Train
 
By:Steve Coraggio
Dates:12/15/2018 - 12/15/2018
Album Info:The annual Brwons Yard Santa Train. Pictures taken in Browns Yard (Old Bridge) with permission and along the Amboy Secondary in Helmetta,NJ (Middlesex County). Railfans will follow this train along its entire route. The Santa Train has been a tradition at Browns Yard since the mid 1980's.
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2018 Browns Yard Santa Train
Title:  2018 Browns Yard Santa Train
Description:  A view of the Browns Yard Sanat Train CSX 4412, NS 5285 and caboose CR 21241. CSX 4412 is ex CR 3306 , NS 5285 Ex CR 8084, Ne PC 8084. both engines can be seen at Browns Yard on occassion . Caboose CR 21241 is used yearly on this train.
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:44:38 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  138   Comments: 6
CR 21241 Decorated
Title:  CR 21241 Decorated
Description:  CR 21241 is decorated very nicely for the Santa Train. This caboose is painted red. This is where Santa and helpers will be for the ride
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:45:24 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  87   Comments: 2
" Decoratin' Sanats' Ponies"
Title:  " Decoratin' Sanats' Ponies"
Description:  Crew is decorating NS 5285 with garland along the handrail and with other Christmas decorations. A partial view of CE 21241 (B End)
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:46:00 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  92   Comments: 2
" Still Decoratin' Santa's Ponies"
Title:  " Still Decoratin' Santa's Ponies"
Description:  Crew is decorating CSX 4412, which will lead the train to Jamesburg, NJ and Freehold Boro, NJ today
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:46:39 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2)
Views:  104   Comments: 2
Decorating and Discussing
Title:  Decorating and Discussing
Description:  Decorations continue on both CSX 4412, NS 5285. A discussion is also taking place here. The wreath on CSX 4412 is used every year on the lead engine.
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:47:24 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2)
Views:  103   Comments: 2
CSX 4412 showing its Christmas Spirit
Title:  CSX 4412 showing its Christmas Spirit
Description:  CSX 4412 showing its Christams decorations.
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:48:12 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2)
Views:  82   Comments: 4
Getting Ready To Head Out
Title:  Getting Ready To Head Out
Description:  The Santa train is backing onto the yard track and then will head west To Jamesburg, NJ (Middlesex County) and then continue to Freehold Boro, NJ (Monmouth County)
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:49:01 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  113   Comments: 4
CR 21241
Title:  CR 21241
Description:  A closer shot of CR 21241 and crew viewing it. A very nice job on decorating.
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:49:41 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  103   Comments: 6
NS 5285 Decorated
Title:  NS 5285 Decorated
Description:  A close shot of NS 5285 decorated similar to CSX 4412.
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:50:53 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5285(GP38-2) CSX 4412(GP40-2)
Views:  248   Comments: 9
Santa Train On the Move
Title:  Santa Train On the Move
Description:  The Santa Train is now in Helmetta, NJ a small town along the Amboy Secondary and headed to Jamesburg, NJ where it will stop for a while then to Freehold Boro, NJ . This line was once electrified as shown by the catenary towers and poles. The building in the left was the former Helme Tobacco Porducts, and is now apartments. This snuff factory was once srevd by the PRR here, tracks are gone. Railfans also present and will follow this train on its route!!!
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:51:58 PM
Location:  Helmetta, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  130   Comments: 4
Happy Railfans
Title:  Happy Railfans
Description:  Santa Train in Helmetta along the Amboy Secondary. Railfans are present to catch the train passing our location.
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:53:37 PM
Location:  Helmetta, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  98   Comments: 4
Railfans Taking Pictures!!!!!
Title:  Railfans Taking Pictures!!!!!
Description:  Another shot showing the former Helme Tobacco Products Buildings now apartments and the Santa Train and railfans. Train is east the Maple Street grade crossing
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:54:32 PM
Location:  Helmetta, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  120   Comments: 4
Santa Train & Railfans.
Title:  Santa Train & Railfans.
Description:  Railfans catching the Santa Train and the former Helme Tobacco products Atlas Model RR Middlesex Manufacturing is based on former factory here.
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:55:43 PM
Location:  Helmetta, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  94   Comments: 4
Santa Train Close Up
Title:  Santa Train Close Up
Description:  A close up shot of lead engine CSX 4412, NS 5285, CR 21241
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:56:45 PM
Location:  Helmetta, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  120   Comments: 6
NS 5285 Close Up
Title:  NS 5285 Close Up
Description:  A clsoe up shot of NS 5285 second engine of the Santa Train
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:57:29 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 4
Santa's Ride
Title:  Santa's Ride
Description:  Close up shot of Santa's Ride CR 21241
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:58:15 PM
Location:  Helmetta, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  108   Comments: 6
Sanata's Helpers and Railfans
Title:  Sanata's Helpers and Railfans
Description:  Santa's helpers on porch of CR 21241 as the Santa Train is at the Maple Street Grade Crossing
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:59:03 PM
Location:  Helmetta, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  96   Comments: 4
Santa's Helpers
Title:  Santa's Helpers
Description:  A close up picture of Santa's Helpers
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 7:59:53 PM
Location:  Helmetta, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  107   Comments: 4
Still On Our Way!!!!!!!
Title:  Still On Our Way!!!!!!!
Description:  Santa Train has just passed the Maple Street grade crossing and continues to Jamesburg, NJ and freehold Boro NJ. The buildings aer part of the former Helme Tobacco Products Company
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 8:01:02 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  107   Comments: 4
Saying Good Bye For Now!!!!!
Title:  Saying Good Bye For Now!!!!!
Description:  Another shot of the Santa Train as it approaches John Street grade crossing and continues to Jamesburg and Freehold Boro, NJ
Photo Date:  12/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/7/2019 8:01:53 PM
Location:  Helmetta, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5285(GP38-2)
Views:  104   Comments: 4

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