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Alaska Railroad’s holiday train helps residents get into the Christmas spirit

 

ANCHORAGE – 

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the Alaska Railroad’s Holiday Train, a roundtrip ride from Anchorage Depot to Indian.

As people board the train this year, it’s not about where they are going. It’s about the journey itself and the people they share it with.

 

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Anchorage Alaska Dispatch, 12/13:
 

Video: Alaska Railroad's 2014 holiday train

 

With a few quick toots from the horn, this year's Alaska Railroad holiday train took off from the Anchorage depot on Saturday morning with scores of excited children and their parents in tow.

 

As the train slowly made its way through town, a group of carolers started at one end of the 8-car train, while a troupe of balloon artists made their way from the other end.

 

Adding to the excitement was Santa Claus himself, who visited each and every child during the 2.5-hour trip down Turnagain Arm.

 

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