(The following report appeared on the Altoona Mirror website on December 20.)
ALTOONA, Pa. — On Saturday, dual Norfolk Southern engines will bring Santa from the North Pole to the upper viewing area of the Horseshoe Curve.
The fun begins at 4 p.m. with music, hot chocolate and cookies.
Santa will arrive around 5:30 p.m. Children and fans will greet Santa, who will then come down to meet all the children. The first 300 kids will receive a special railroader’s gift bag from Santa.
Santa will be available for pictures, so take a camera.
The museum gift shop will be open for last-minute stocking stuffers and the entire Curve will be lit-up for Santa’s festive visit.
All activities are free, thanks to the generosity of Norfolk Southern.