Santa visits children on the train
H.V.S.Ry. - 2006
December 18, 2006
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December 16, 2006
Santa visits children on the train
Patrons have hot chocolate and cookies as they wait for the next train
The gals at the ticket window chat with a new volunteer
Ed Miller has a book signing for his new book on the Hocking Valley Railway (printed by Ohio University).
Larry Blake talks with Bill Evans before the train departs
Nathan Robinette dressed for the season
Earl Defibaugh's kids and grandkids rode this trip
Trainmen bring their car's ticket stubs to Conductor Evans
Santa walks thru the train giving kids candy canes
Ron Kapple waves from the new B&O coach's platform
All three Saturday trips were sold out
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December 9, 2006
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A new coach
is added to the fleet in time for the Santa Claus trains.
Trainman Wayne McDaniel assists passengers by the former B&O coach
ex-Baltimore and Ohio heavy weight coach #3501
passengers set in comfort on individual seats
Conductor Bill Evans (center) poses with trainmen T.L. Warren & Bob Schmoll
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October 1
Both of the open air cars now have roofs.
one of three 1920 ex-Rock Island coaches named City of Nelsonville
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April 4
The big Spring track maintenance project was at Haydenville, near milepost 56.
Looking West at recently installed ties.
Looking East at holes where ties are yet to be inserted.
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March 30
Engine 4005 sets on the Nelsonville team track, beside the station.
It was originally built by Baldwin for the Air Force in 1954
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