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NS 3022 |
Description: |
The 2009 edition of the Conrail Browns Yard Santa Train makes its way along the Amboy Secondary, seen passing the old Helme tobacco processing plant |
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12/12/2009 Upload Date: 12/12/2009 3:12:24 PM |
Location: |
Helmetta, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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NS 3022(GP40-2) CSX 4425(GP40-2) |
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1038 Comments: 5 |
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Title: |
NS 3022 |
Description: |
The CR Browns Yard Santa train enters the Freehold Industrial Track, enroute to Freehold |
Photo Date: |
12/12/2009 Upload Date: 12/12/2009 3:16:13 PM |
Location: |
Jamesburg, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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NS 3022(GP40-2) CSX 4425(GP40-2) |
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511 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 3022 |
Description: |
The CR Browns Yard Santa train trundles through western Monmouth county, enroute to Freehold |
Photo Date: |
12/12/2009 Upload Date: 12/12/2009 3:20:16 PM |
Location: |
Englishtown, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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NS 3022(GP40-2) CSX 4425(GP40-2) |
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437 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 3022 |
Description: |
Approaching his destination, Santa Claus positions himself atop the anticlimber to spread cheer & goodwill to the good boys & girls of Monmouth county |
Photo Date: |
12/12/2009 Upload Date: 12/12/2009 3:22:42 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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NS 3022(GP40-2) CSX 4425(GP40-2) |
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528 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 3022 |
Description: |
A large crowd greets Santa Claus on this bright but cold winter day in downtown Freehold, in front of the old Pennsy passenger station |
Photo Date: |
12/12/2009 Upload Date: 12/12/2009 3:27:27 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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NS 3022(GP40-2) CSX 4425(GP40-2) |
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551 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NS 3022 |
Description: |
This young lady doesn't want to talk to Santa, she wants to climb on the big, loud locomotive! |
Photo Date: |
12/12/2009 Upload Date: 12/12/2009 7:36:06 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
NS 3022(GP40-2) |
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522 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX 4423 |
Description: |
Enroute to the Freehold Industrial Track, the Browns Yard Santa train passes the long dormant Helme tobacco mill |
Photo Date: |
12/11/2010 Upload Date: 12/11/2010 4:03:48 PM |
Location: |
Helmetta, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4423(GP40-2) NS 3028(GP40-2) |
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715 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CSX 4423 |
Description: |
Last year's Santa Train had a scary near-miss early in the run, but I don't think this year's encounter was quite as close |
Photo Date: |
12/11/2010 Upload Date: 12/11/2010 4:07:26 PM |
Location: |
Englishtown, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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CSX 4423(GP40-2) NS 3028(GP40-2) |
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547 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CSX 4423 |
Description: |
The Browns Yard Santa Train makes it's way through the apple orchards of central Monmouth County, next stop Freehold |
Photo Date: |
12/11/2010 Upload Date: 12/11/2010 4:11:15 PM |
Location: |
Manalapan, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4423(GP40-2) NS 3028(GP40-2) |
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621 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 4423 |
Description: |
Two former Conrail GP40-2s arrrive in Freehold, for the annual distribution of gifts to local youngsters by the kind-hearted crews, along with families & friends, of Browns Yard |
Photo Date: |
12/11/2010 Upload Date: 12/11/2010 4:15:23 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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CSX 4423(GP40-2) NS 3028(GP40-2) |
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655 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CSX 4441 |
Description: |
The Silver Anniversary edition of the Browns Yard Santa Train idles in Browns Yard, t-minus 50 minutes to departure |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2011 Upload Date: 12/10/2011 6:05:07 PM |
Location: |
Sayreville, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2) |
Views: |
686 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CSX 4441 |
Description: |
Skirting Lake Manalapan, the Browns Yard Santa Train makes its way west on the Freehold Industrial Track |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2011 Upload Date: 12/10/2011 6:16:54 PM |
Location: |
Jamesburg, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2) |
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411 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
CSX 4441 |
Description: |
The Conrail MOW forces did a great job of rebuilding this line after Hurricane Irene hit in late August; the 25th Annual Browns Yard Santa Train skirts Lake Manalapan on its way to Freehold |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2011 Upload Date: 12/10/2011 6:18:44 PM |
Location: |
Jamesburg, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2) |
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618 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CSX 4441 |
Description: |
With one of the few Agway's left in NJ in the background, the Browns Yard Santa Train rolls through Englishtown |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2011 Upload Date: 12/10/2011 6:07:57 PM |
Location: |
Englishtown, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2) |
Views: |
718 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CSX 4441 |
Description: |
This angle will soon go away, with the young apple trees in the foreground just a few years from maturity; Santa is just a couple of miles west of his destination for today |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2011 Upload Date: 12/10/2011 6:10:37 PM |
Location: |
Manalapan, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2) |
Views: |
624 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
CSX 4441 |
Description: |
This is it! With a friendly wave from Santa, the crew begins its final approach to the old Pennsylvania RR station in Freehold, a half-mile away |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2011 Upload Date: 12/10/2011 6:13:49 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2) |
Views: |
708 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CSX 4441 |
Description: |
On the Englishtown/Manalapan border, Santa makes his way east to Freehold with toys for all the good boys & girls |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2011 Upload Date: 12/10/2011 6:23:28 PM |
Location: |
Englishtown, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4441(GP38-2S) |
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322 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 4441 |
Description: |
In the staging area, and receiving approval to proceed, Santa is about to make his way out and begin his triumphant entrance into Freehold |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2011 Upload Date: 12/10/2011 6:25:49 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2) |
Views: |
422 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
"Through drizzle, fog, and gloom of day, these railroaders will not forsake their appointed rounds" The 2012 edition of the Conrail Browns Yard Santa Train is about to depart |
Photo Date: |
12/8/2012 Upload Date: 12/8/2012 8:34:51 PM |
Location: |
Sayreville, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2) |
Views: |
669 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
NS 5294 |
Description: |
"Hey, let's go!!" Santa exits his red 'sleigh' to round up the troops, and begin their journey to Freehold |
Photo Date: |
12/8/2012 Upload Date: 12/8/2012 8:56:00 PM |
Location: |
Sayreville, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
NS 5294(GP38-2) |
Views: |
342 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
Sometimes 35mph seems much faster; the 2012 Browns Yard Santa train storms across Main St., westbound on the Amboy Secondary |
Photo Date: |
12/8/2012 Upload Date: 12/8/2012 9:00:55 PM |
Location: |
Spotswood, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2) |
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599 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
Traversing the south leg of the Jamesburg wye, the Santa Train leaves the Amboy Secondary, and enters the Freehold Industrial Track |
Photo Date: |
12/8/2012 Upload Date: 12/8/2012 9:04:46 PM |
Location: |
Jamesburg, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2) |
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340 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
The Conrail Browns Yard Santa Train, approaching Main St. in Tennent |
Photo Date: |
12/8/2012 Upload Date: 12/8/2012 9:07:40 PM |
Location: |
Tennent, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2) |
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352 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
234 years ago, one of the largest battles in the American Revolution took place in this very area; in 1853, this line (the Freehold & Jamesburg Agricultural RR) began, and was later incorporated into the PRR. Today, the line is still operated by Conrail Shared Assets Operations, and plays host to the annual CR Browns Yard Santa Train, distributing goodwill & toys to the people of central Monmouth County |
Photo Date: |
12/8/2012 Upload Date: 12/8/2012 9:13:46 PM |
Location: |
Manalapan, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2) |
Views: |
692 Comments: 5 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
After sustaining substantial cab damage earlier this year, CSX 4403 (ex-CR 3286, blt 5/77) has been shopped & is looking better than ever, heading this years Browns Yard Santa Train |
Photo Date: |
12/8/2012 Upload Date: 12/8/2012 9:24:49 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) |
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538 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
After 26 years, it never gets old; Santa assumes his position 'on point' as the Santa Train begins its final approach to the former Pennsy station in downtown Freehold |
Photo Date: |
12/8/2012 Upload Date: 12/8/2012 9:29:06 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2) |
Views: |
670 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CR 21241 |
Description: |
For the past several years, CR 21241 has been the accomodation for the friends & families of CR employees, generously donating their time & energy for the good boys & girls of Monmouth County |
Photo Date: |
12/8/2012 Upload Date: 12/8/2012 9:33:12 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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273 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
The 2013 edition of the Browns Yard Santa Train moves into position for boarding |
Photo Date: |
12/14/2013 Upload Date: 12/14/2013 4:23:43 PM |
Location: |
Sayreville, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2) |
Views: |
355 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Santa Arrives |
Description: |
Amidst tight security, Santa arrives at the yard office |
Photo Date: |
12/14/2013 Upload Date: 12/14/2013 4:26:45 PM |
Location: |
Sayreville, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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183 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Spotswood, NJ Memorial |
Description: |
In tribute to the first railroad to be built in NJ, the Camden & Amboy RR, the town of Spotswood has erected a memorial, complete with original stone 'sleepers'. The rails in 1831 were spiked to stone, before wooden ties were discovered to be more stable anchors |
Photo Date: |
12/14/2013 Upload Date: 12/14/2013 4:29:10 PM |
Location: |
Spotswood, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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265 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
The Santa Train passes the Camden & Amboy RR memorial in Spotswood, on the Amboy Secondary |
Photo Date: |
12/14/2013 Upload Date: 12/14/2013 4:34:44 PM |
Location: |
Spotswood, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2) |
Views: |
756 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
The Browns Yard Santa Train skirts a frozen Lake Manalapan on a cold, snowy day. It's a bit unusual for the lake to be covered in ice this early in December. |
Photo Date: |
12/14/2013 Upload Date: 12/14/2013 4:38:07 PM |
Location: |
Jamesburg, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2) |
Views: |
690 Comments: 6 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
The Santa Train rolls eastward through scenic central Monmouth County, as she approaches the Freehold border |
Photo Date: |
12/14/2013 Upload Date: 12/14/2013 4:42:05 PM |
Location: |
Manalapan, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2) |
Views: |
416 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
The 2013 Santa Train pauses in western Freehold, while gifts are loaded into the caboose, and Santa gets ready to assume his position |
Photo Date: |
12/14/2013 Upload Date: 12/14/2013 4:45:54 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2) |
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628 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
Lights, camera, action.....with horns blaring from both locos, the big man himself arrives in Freehold borough |
Photo Date: |
12/14/2013 Upload Date: 12/14/2013 4:48:48 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2) |
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862 Comments: 5 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
Through sleet, snow, and gloom of, umm, day, the crew delivers Santa safely to Freehold, much to the delight of the sizeable crowd |
Photo Date: |
12/14/2013 Upload Date: 12/14/2013 4:54:11 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2) |
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455 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
CSX 4403 |
Description: |
Santa Claus awaits the next customer. Many thanks to all who make this happen; the employees of Conrail, Freehold PBA, and Freehold and Jamesburg Fire Departments. I think we're all hoping for sun & 45 degrees next year! |
Photo Date: |
12/14/2013 Upload Date: 12/14/2013 5:01:21 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4403(GP40-2) |
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609 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CSX 4412 |
Description: |
The Santa Train crosses the second of 2 bridges over Lake Manalapan as they head southeast towards Freehold |
Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/13/2014 10:07:54 PM |
Location: |
Jamesburg, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2) |
Views: |
572 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CSX 4412 |
Description: |
The Conrail Browns Yard Santa Train traverses the quiet countryside of western Momnouth County |
Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/13/2014 10:10:43 PM |
Location: |
Englishtown, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2) |
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648 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 4412 |
Description: |
Appraching Mt. Vernon Rd. in Englishtown, ex-CR 3306 leads ex-CR, nee PC 8131 on this 28th edition of the CSAO Browns Yard Santa Train |
Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/13/2014 10:26:16 PM |
Location: |
Englishtown, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2) |
Views: |
585 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 4412 |
Description: |
On trackage originally laid by the Freehold & Jamesburg Agricultural RR in 1853, the CSAO Browns Yard Santa Train makes its way on the now CSAO Freehold Industrial Track. In 10 minutes time, Santa will exit the cab of 4412 to the delight of hundreds of youngsters in Freehold, county seat of Monmouth. |
Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/13/2014 10:31:17 PM |
Location: |
Manalapan, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2) |
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611 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 4412 |
Description: |
Dozens of railfans and onlookers welcome Santa aboard his train, just a quarter-mile from his destinantion at the old Pennsy passenger station in downtown Freehold. |
Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/13/2014 10:39:01 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2) |
Views: |
558 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 4412 |
Description: |
The Conrail Shared Assets Operations 28th Annual Browns Yard Santa Train is ready to depart from the yard office |
Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/13/2014 10:01:21 PM |
Location: |
Sayreville, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2) |
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634 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 4412 |
Description: |
In some previous years, Lake Manalapan has been frozen over at this time, but not this year as the Browns Yard Santa Train makes its way along the shoreline |
Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/13/2014 10:04:59 PM |
Location: |
Jamesburg, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2) |
Views: |
582 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 4412 |
Description: |
Under the watchful eyes of the great Conrail crew at right, who donate their time for this special event every year, Santa delivers a small gift to every youngster in line. |
Photo Date: |
12/13/2014 Upload Date: 12/13/2014 10:42:12 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2) |
Views: |
565 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 4405 |
Description: |
The 30th Anniversary Edition of the Conrail Browns Yard Santa Train is ready to depart; from Conrail proper, then through Conrail Shared Assets, this very special train & the loyal & dedicated crew keep the tradition alive to this day.. |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2016 Upload Date: 12/10/2016 11:01:04 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2) |
Views: |
944 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CR 21241 |
Description: |
Oak Island Yard based Conrail hack 21241 is only put into service a few times a year; one of the regular runs is the annual Browns Yard Santa Train. This day will see the caboose filled with toys & CR families ready to distribute holiday greetings to hundreds of children in Freehold & Jamesburg, NJ. |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2016 Upload Date: 12/10/2016 11:51:08 PM |
Location: |
Freehold, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
Action |
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392 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX 4405 |
Description: |
The Conrail Browns Yard (Sayreville, NJ) Santa Train moves through Jamesburg on the Freehold Industrial Track enroute to Freehold. In 4 hours, this train will return to Jamesburg to a hero's welcome, as Santa distributes toys to the good boys & girls of Monroe Township. |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2016 Upload Date: 12/10/2016 11:56:29 PM |
Location: |
Jamesburg, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2) |
Views: |
398 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CSX 4405 |
Description: |
Once a year for the past 30 years; what started as something small has grown into a full fledged tradition along the CSAO Freehold Industrial Track. |
Photo Date: |
12/10/2016 Upload Date: 12/11/2016 12:48:44 AM |
Location: |
Englishtown, NJ |
Author: |
Chris S |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2) |
Views: |
376 Comments: 3 |
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