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By:Chris S
Dates:12/12/2009 - 12/12/2009
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NS 3022
Title:  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
Photo Date:  12/12/2009  Upload Date: 12/12/2009 3:12:24 PM
Location:  Helmetta, NJ
Author:  Chris S
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Locomotives:  NS 3022(GP40-2) CSX 4425(GP40-2)
Views:  1052   Comments: 5
NS 3022
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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Locomotives:  NS 3022(GP40-2) CSX 4425(GP40-2)
Views:  522   Comments: 0
NS 3022
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3022(GP40-2) CSX 4425(GP40-2)
Views:  452   Comments: 0
NS 3022
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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Locomotives:  NS 3022(GP40-2) CSX 4425(GP40-2)
Views:  543   Comments: 0
NS 3022
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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Locomotives:  NS 3022(GP40-2) CSX 4425(GP40-2)
Views:  566   Comments: 0
CSX 4423
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)
Views:  739   Comments: 3
CSX 4423
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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Locomotives:  CSX 4423(GP40-2) NS 3028(GP40-2)
Views:  575   Comments: 2
CSX 4423
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)
Views:  647   Comments: 1
CSX 4423
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:  Freewood Acres, NJ
Author:  Chris S
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Locomotives:  CSX 4423(GP40-2) NS 3028(GP40-2)
Views:  671   Comments: 3
CSX 4441
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2)
Views:  427   Comments: 4
CSX 4441
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2)
Views:  635   Comments: 3
CSX 4441
Title:  CSX 4441
Description:  This is it! With a friendly wave from Santa, the crew beginq 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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2)
Views:  728   Comments: 3
CSX 4441
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4441(GP38-2S)
Views:  334   Comments: 1
CSX 4441
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2)
Views:  440   Comments: 4
CSX 4441
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4441(GP38-2S) NS 3022(GP40-2)
Views:  704   Comments: 3
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2)
Views:  686   Comments: 3
CSX 4403
Title:  CSX 4403
Description:  Resembling a true 'engine terminal', this is actually small Browns Yard in central NJ, with the usual power lineup to the right, and todays Santa Train to the left
Photo Date:  12/8/2012  Upload Date: 12/8/2012 8:42:31 PM
Location:  Sayreville, NJ
Author:  Chris S
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2) NS 5271(GP38-2) CSX 1554(GP15-1) NS 3016(GP40-2) CSX 4429(GP40-2)
Views:  855   Comments: 5
NS 5294
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5294(GP38-2)
Views:  360   Comments: 4
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2)
Views:  613   Comments: 2
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2)
Views:  356   Comments: 1
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2)
Views:  372   Comments: 2
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2)
Views:  707   Comments: 5
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2)
Views:  549   Comments: 2
CSX 4403
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: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5294(GP38-2)
Views:  688   Comments: 1
CR 21241
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
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  287   Comments: 4
CSX 4403
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: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2)
Views:  370   Comments: 1
Santa Arrives
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
Categories: 
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Views:  191   Comments: 1
Spotswood, NJ Memorial
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
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  276   Comments: 2
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2)
Views:  768   Comments: 4
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2)
Views:  705   Comments: 6
CSX 4403
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: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2)
Views:  428   Comments: 3
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2)
Views:  645   Comments: 4
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2)
Views:  879   Comments: 5
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2) NS 5282(GP38-2)
Views:  470   Comments: 4
CSX 4403
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4403(GP40-2)
Views:  618   Comments: 3
CSX 4412
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:  NS 5313(GP38-2) CSX 4412(GP40-2)
Views:  589   Comments: 2
CSX 4412
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  660   Comments: 1
CSX 4412
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  600   Comments: 1
CSX 4412
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)
Views:  624   Comments: 1
CSX 4412
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:  578   Comments: 1
CSX 4412
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: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4412(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  649   Comments: 1
CSX 4412
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:  599   Comments: 1
CSX 4412
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:  577   Comments: 1
CSX 4405
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  964   Comments: 1
CR 21241
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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Views:  399   Comments: 0
CSX 4405
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: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  410   Comments: 2
CSX 4405
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: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  387   Comments: 3
CSX 4405
Title:  CSX 4405
Description:  Representing the two roads of Conrail Shared Assets Operations, the 30th Annual Browns Santa Train approaches the former PRR station in downtown Freehold to distribute toys & RR goodwill to the long line of children waiting...
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 12/11/2016 12:52:52 AM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Chris S
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  384   Comments: 0
CSX 4405
Title:  CSX 4405
Description:  The 30th Annual Conrail Browns Yard Santa Train has reached the former PRR passenger station in Freehold, the southern terminus for this day. Santa will hand out toys & take photos for the hundreds in attendance.
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 12/11/2016 12:58:30 AM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Chris S
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2) NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
CSX 4405
Title:  CSX 4405
Description:  Knuckle decoration applied to ex-Conrail unit CSX 4405; FRA approval pending, but Santa approved right now.....
Photo Date:  12/10/2016  Upload Date: 12/11/2016 1:03:42 AM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Chris S
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4405(GP40-2)
Views:  353   Comments: 0


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