For twelve years the Canadian Pacific Railroad, and the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, have cooperated to run a historic train from Binghamton to Rouse’s Point to distribute toys and clothing. We’ve been covering the event with video for 5 years now, and here’s some screen grabs of this year’s train. Kudos to Duncan Donuts and Friehoffer bakeries for their generous support of this wonderful experience and for their great coffee, cocoa, donuts and pastries distributed free of charge to the crowd. Please patronize them if you will. And be sure to drop of a couple of toys for the kids too. You Tube clip will be up in a few days. Please check back. Merry Christmas. – Don Rushmore
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‘Twas a few days before Christmas, and all through the valley, The kids were waiting for the train with that Jolly…. Fat man called Santa, he’s scheduled to appear, behind iron horses, (forget about the deer) We gathered in Bainbridge, nearby the track, when the CP policeman said “Stand away…. well back..” Then rumble of Diesels and horns loud and clear — announced that the Fat Man would soon be near Ding Ding Ding the gates came down, And along the track the train came ’round and rolled to a stop… and who do you think got out? Elves and sailors and Marines tall and proud As Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in town. With toys in the sack and coats on a rack, and cocoa and donuts for the assembled pack The children all enjoyed that day when the Toys for Tots Train came their way But now it’s time to go up the line and bring Christmas joy to other girls and boys. Ding! Went the Bell — the diesels hummed as well, and as the train pulled away, we heard Santa say: “Merry Christmas to all — this train beats a sleigh”
