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Holiday Cheer Rolls Through Southern California Aboard the BNSF Santa Claus Express

2011-12-22

Santa Claus and his helpers rode the rails and distributed gifts to hundreds of children in need onboard the 21st Annual BNSF Santa Claus Express.

The Santa Claus Express traveled through Southern California Dec. 17 through 19.

Children who rode the train were identified by the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, Olive Crest, Scottish Rite, City of Hope and other organizations.

BNSF employee volunteers hosted the children and helped Santa Claus deliver gifts and refreshments during each of the trips.

"At BNSF we work with trains every day, but it is a privilege for our company and our employees to operate the Santa Claus Express for such special guests," said Mark Kirschinger, general manager for the California Division. "It's great to see the kids' eyes light up when they see Santa Claus and his helpers."

At least 1,000 invited children and adults rode the special BNSF train consisting of two locomotives and seven vintage passenger cars as it traveled through the Southern California region.

Click here to see photos, courtesy of Newslink.

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