Country artist Drew Holcomb performed in the area which was among those hardest hit by the hurricane.

Back then, Santa would throw candy to young people, many of whom would run alongside the train.

Thousands of people come out to greet the Santa Train.

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Kids reach out for gifts being thrown from the Santa Train

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CSX president and CEO Joe Hinrichs participates in Santa Train.

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