Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad

Santa's Workshop at Night

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:18 -0500

by: bob

Description: The 4:00 train gets to Santa's workshop after dark, and the trees and decoration are all lit up. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Elbe Depot

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:18 -0500

by: bob

Description: Our station in Elbe, WA is decorated for the Holidays. (Please note that the train currently boards in Mineral, WA, not Elbe. You can purchase train tickets and souvenirs at the Elbe depot)

Santa with some young visitors

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:12 -0500

by: bob

Description: Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa's Workshop at Night

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:12 -0500

by: bob

Description: Santa's Workshop at Mineral Lake. Snowball Express 2008.

Fun for everyone

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:11 -0500

by: bob

Description: The laughs and smiles aren't just limited to the youngsters. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa says hello to his next guest

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:11 -0500

by: bob

Description: Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Engineer Jim

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:10 -0500

by: bob

Description: Mt Rainier Scenic has a dedicated crew of volunteers that operate the trains. Here Jim Abney is at the throttle of #17 Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Hillcrest #10

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:10 -0500

by: bob

Description: Hillcrest Climax #10 is shown pulling our last train of the day. It's dark when they get to the lake, making it a fun trip. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

There he is!

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:10 -0500

by: bob

Description: Passengers look out the windows with excitement as they catch their first glimpse of Santa. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Family fun

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:09 -0500

by: bob

Description: Family and friends look on and smile as you visit with Santa. Of course you're welcome to take photos of your child's visit with Santa. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

The toy shop

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:09 -0500

by: bob

Description: One of the elves looks through Santa's bag of goodies to find the gift Santa has asked for. Each one of our young guests gets a present from Santa. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

What do you want for Christmas

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:42:09 -0500

by: bob

Description: Santa asks a young guest what he'd like for Christmas. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa waves from his Workshop

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:41 -0500

by: bob

Description: Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Family fun

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:41 -0500

by: bob

Description: Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa and a young guest

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:41 -0500

by: bob

Description: A young visitor tells Santa what he'd like to get for Christmas. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa waves from his Workshop

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:40 -0500

by: bob

Description: Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa waves from his Workshop

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:40 -0500

by: bob

Description: Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Passenger coach

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:40 -0500

by: bob

Description: Guests enjoy a train ride on the way to visit with Santa. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Some of Santa's guest are older than others...

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:39 -0500

by: bob

Description: Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa and young guests

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:39 -0500

by: bob

Description: Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Hilcrest #10

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:39 -0500

by: bob

Description: Hillcrest Climax #10 is a geared logging locomotive. This is one of the two steam locomotives that are used to pull the two santa trains. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Cocoa and Cookies for everyone

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:38 -0500

by: bob

Description: Guests are offered complimentary hot chocolate and cookies after their visit with Santa. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Snowball Express

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:06 -0500

by: bob

Description: Passengers enjoy the ride to Santa's workshop at Mineral Lake. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa and a young guest

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:06 -0500

by: bob

Description: Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa and his elves

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:05 -0500

by: bob

Description: Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Hillcrest #10

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:05 -0500

by: bob

Description: Our Santa trains are pulled by an authentic steam locomotive. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:04 -0500

by: bob

Description: Santa awaits his next guests Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa in his workshop

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:04 -0500

by: bob

Description: Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:04 -0500

by: bob

Description: Santa rests for a moment while waiting for the next train. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa in his workshop

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:03 -0500

by: bob

Description: Guests enjoy a visit with Santa Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

John Sparrow

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:03 -0500

by: bob

Description: Some of the trains feature live music on board. Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.

Santa's Workshop

bob — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:41:02 -0500

by: bob

Description: Guests enjoy a visit with Santa Snowball Express 2008. Photos shot at Mineral Lake on 11/29/08.