Santa Train to Make Stops in Anderson County Dec. 9
Observer Reports
Santa is giving his reindeer a rest Dec. 9, to ride the train into four Anderson County communities to spread holiday cheer.
Greenville & Western Railway Company, LLC, is partnering with the Belton Interfaith Ministerial Association (“BIMA”) and the Presbyterian Food Bank of Pelzer and Williamston (“PFB”) to host the “Santa Express “ to collect food for those in our community who find themselves in need this season. Those who attend this year’s event are encouraged to bring a donation of non-perishable food items to the train. Greenville & Western, BIMA and PFB volunteers will be staffing the Aiken Railway caboose (the caboose directly behind the locomotives) to accept donations which will help both organizations’ food ministry.
The event is free, and the public is invited.
Santa’s 2023 schedule will be:
Belton - O’Neal Street - 9:00-11:15 a.m.
Cheddar - Cheddar Road - 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Williamston - Williams Street - 2:45-4:15 p.m.
Pelzer - Lyman Street - 4:45 p.m.-until *the last person has a chance to come through the caboose.
Following Santa’s arrival at each stop, boys and girls in attendance will have an opportunity to step on board and tell Santa exactly what they want for Christmas. Each child will receive a sweet treat and Santa will draw tickets at every stop to give out bonus gifts before the train departs.
Photos with Santa will be available 7 days after the event at: