Finally arriving, this recently refurbed Santa Fe PA1 makes its debut on the Christmas Excursion Train run on the Ballantyne Branch. Fresh from the shop, the smooth pulling powerful Alco rumbled down the tracks pulling three passenger cars of children and adults through the bright Carolina sunshine this day before Christmas.
Due to travel requirements, Christmas came one day early to the Ballantyne Branch and with no surprise, this Alco was the railroad manager's favorite.
Due to travel requirements, Christmas came one day early to the Ballantyne Branch and with no surprise, this Alco was the railroad manager's favorite.