Santa Train

The Santa Train is an annual event where a train loaded with toys, clothing, food, and candy travels along railroads from Shelby, Kentucky through Southwest Virginia to Kingsport, Tennessee.

Santa Claus tosses out toys, clothing, and candy during the 72nd Annual Santa Train in St. Paul, VA on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The Santa Train is an annual Christmas event, usually the weekend before Thanksgiving, that started in 1943. The train begins in Shelby, Kentucky, winds through a few towns in Southwest Virginia, before ending in Kingsport, Tennessee in time for the Santa to hop on a float for the Christmas parade. The event features a Santa Claus who tosses out candy, shirts, games, and plush animals to the crowds that gather at specific locations.
Santa Claus tosses out toys, clothing, and candy during the 72nd Annual Santa Train in St. Paul, VA on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The Santa Train is an annual Christmas event, usually the weekend before Thanksgiving, that started in 1943. The train begins in Shelby, Kentucky, winds through a few towns in Southwest Virginia, before ending in Kingsport, Tennessee in time for the Santa to hop on a float for the Christmas parade. The event features a Santa Claus who tosses out candy, shirts, games, and plush animals to the crowds that gather at specific locations.
A little boy snags a plush animal during the 72nd Annual Santa Train in St. Paul, VA on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The Santa Train is an annual Christmas event, usually the weekend before Thanksgiving, that started in 1943. The train begins in Shelby, Kentucky, winds through a few towns in Southwest Virginia, before ending in Kingsport, Tennessee in time for the Santa to hop on a float for the Christmas parade. The event features a Santa Claus who tosses out candy, shirts, games, and plush animals to the crowds that gather at specific locations.
A little boy snags a plush animal during the 72nd Annual Santa Train in St. Paul, VA on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The Santa Train is an annual Christmas event, usually the weekend before Thanksgiving, that started in 1943. The train begins in Shelby, Kentucky, winds through a few towns in Southwest Virginia, before ending in Kingsport, Tennessee in time for the Santa to hop on a float for the Christmas parade. The event features a Santa Claus who tosses out candy, shirts, games, and plush animals to the crowds that gather at specific locations.
Santa Claus tosses out toys, clothing, and candy during the 72nd Annual Santa Train in St. Paul, VA on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The Santa Train is an annual Christmas event, usually the weekend before Thanksgiving, that started in 1943. The train begins in Shelby, Kentucky, winds through a few towns in Southwest Virginia, before ending in Kingsport, Tennessee in time for the Santa to hop on a float for the Christmas parade. The event features a Santa Claus who tosses out candy, shirts, games, and plush animals to the crowds that gather at specific locations.
Santa Claus tosses out toys, clothing, and candy during the 72nd Annual Santa Train in St. Paul, VA on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The Santa Train is an annual Christmas event, usually the weekend before Thanksgiving, that started in 1943. The train begins in Shelby, Kentucky, winds through a few towns in Southwest Virginia, before ending in Kingsport, Tennessee in time for the Santa to hop on a float for the Christmas parade. The event features a Santa Claus who tosses out candy, shirts, games, and plush animals to the crowds that gather at specific locations.
Santa Claus tosses out toys, clothing, and candy during the 72nd Annual Santa Train in St. Paul, VA on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The Santa Train is an annual Christmas event, usually the weekend before Thanksgiving, that started in 1943. The train begins in Shelby, Kentucky, winds through a few towns in Southwest Virginia, before ending in Kingsport, Tennessee in time for the Santa to hop on a float for the Christmas parade. The event features a Santa Claus who tosses out candy, shirts, games, and plush animals to the crowds that gather at specific locations.
Santa Claus tosses out toys, clothing, and candy during the 72nd Annual Santa Train in St. Paul, VA on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The Santa Train is an annual Christmas event, usually the weekend before Thanksgiving, that started in 1943. The train begins in Shelby, Kentucky, winds through a few towns in Southwest Virginia, before ending in Kingsport, Tennessee in time for the Santa to hop on a float for the Christmas parade. The event features a Santa Claus who tosses out candy, shirts, games, and plush animals to the crowds that gather at specific locations.
A young boy on his father's shoulders waits for Santa Claus to toss him a gift during the 72nd Annual Santa Train in St. Paul, VA on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The Santa Train is an annual Christmas event, usually the weekend before Thanksgiving, that started in 1943. The train begins in Shelby, Kentucky, winds through a few towns in Southwest Virginia, before ending in Kingsport, Tennessee in time for the Santa to hop on a float for the Christmas parade. The event features a Santa Claus who tosses out candy, shirts, games, and plush animals to the crowds that gather at specific locations.
A young boy on his father's shoulders waits for Santa Claus to toss him a gift during the 72nd Annual Santa Train in St. Paul, VA on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The Santa Train is an annual Christmas event, usually the weekend before Thanksgiving, that started in 1943. The train begins in Shelby, Kentucky, winds through a few towns in Southwest Virginia, before ending in Kingsport, Tennessee in time for the Santa to hop on a float for the Christmas parade. The event features a Santa Claus who tosses out candy, shirts, games, and plush animals to the crowds that gather at specific locations.